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“The seas were angry that day, my friend, like an old man trying to send soup back in a deli.”- George Costanza The e-mail came through. Help as a kayak escort for a 24-mile marathon swim from the Magnuson Resort at the north end of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to Ben T. Davis Park on Rocky...

Thanks Wallace.

My Stepfather passed away about 2 months ago and I am taking possession of some of his tools. This is something I collected from the shop but have no Idea hat it is. The only marking is a number 4 on the bottom and the little knob you see is attached to one of the jaws below and is spring...

Funny Chuck, I noticed that too. My neighbor across the street has a huge oak. Last week I noticed a ton of acorns being shed. Bring on the cold (As I sit here after just cutting the lawn in +90 deg weather)

Not sure of what kind of fishing you are doing. But we use them a couple different ways. One is to work it just like a softbait. Either like a swim bait for the fish shaped ones or like a DOA shrimp and just move it slowly through the grass. Anothr method is to toss it up current and let it...

Cockroach is an awesome area. It is one of my favorite paddling spots and is 15 minutes from the house. Interesting area with historical significance. Actually a few years ago Chuck sent me an article about a pirate who was held up on Big Cockroach mound. I lost the actual e-mail Chuck sent...

My wife is at a conference in Atlanta for three days so I took some time off to play Mr. Mom. Today we took a little trip to Cockroach Bay in Ruskin for a little fishing and paddling trip. Not a whole lot to say. We had a great time so here are the pics.

Wade, No drawings were used other than sketches on graph paper. I started with the dimensions of a king sized mattress and box spring. Then I measured the foot board with enough height to keep the comforter from falling off when folded. The head board was just designed by eye. Once I got...

And to think, I broke one once and fell out of a tree. Hate to have people undr me.

I participated in this event as a kayak escort for one of the swimmers. This is the third year and the swim is a 5k to benefit fallen and injured Navy SEALS. There is not a lot to say about the event other than it was awesome and moving. Once we completed the escort, we paddled back across the...

You have a very good point. We drive safety at work, even have safety stand downs when a significant event happens. But, we loose this at home sometimes.

Guys, I know in our haste, we tend to take some liberties with our power tools. Today I almost paid big. I finished a project for my daughter today, and I have another little project waiting to finish, so while I was cleaning up, I figured I would quickly cut some panels before I put the...

Hey- sorry for the late response. I just saw your question. It is put together with biscuits. Very few screws. I am in the process of another bed right now. Will post when done.

Very nice. What sort of wood is the frame?

I will chime in too. Here is a picture of Chuck's Peterborough and my Selway-Fisher Raven. Both nice boats. Just pay attention and don't work too fast. A couple things about the Raven. You will gain some strength when you load it. It ain't light. But it is stable. And you will get wind...

Seedtick, I scaled it from the picture. I can dimension a drawing for you and gives some details if you are interested.

Thanks guys. It was a fun project. Pretty tough, but got it done. Getting ready to start the next. It will be water related. Hopefully more details to come. Whats nice is most of it will come from scrap wood.

After a woodworking hiatus, here is my latest. The wife wanted this: So, I bought this: And started this: And ended up with this: Happy wife, happy life.

Hillsborough Blueways It looks like they finally finished the paddle trail through Hillsborough County. This was a joint effort between the County and the City of Tampa. The only hole appears to be the restricted zone around MacDill AFB

Broke Right where I knew there was a weak spot. I had it on the tiller stand and then I hear a little snap crackle, pop and POW! She was at 22 inches draw Jack, Maybe someone else can explain it better than I. But I took a 2x4 and drilled 36 3/8 holes, then cut notches for the string. I...