lamarvalley

With sails furled, it seems to be in repose, to stay in calm at the port or anchored at the sea... At the same time there would be an uncrowded view and more static... This alternative should be taken into consideration...

Actually before my disability I wore support/compression stocking for a time. They are a pain to get on but actually you notice a huge difference at the end of the day.
Do you stand alot at work, are the floors concrete, Tile or hard surface on concrete included? Years of standing on concrete is hard on the legs.
Also the Sodium and water thing is typically a kidney function issue if water retention is the issue. Water flushes sodium out, the body is designed this way. Its not the sodium or the water, it's something else.
There are a lot of misunderstanding about sodium and how the body uses it. Sodium Does Not cause high blood pressure. It's one of those cause and effect problems that MD's don't seem to understand. In a healthy person, water will flush sodium and prevent water retention. The sodium isn't the cause, its the efffect of something else.
 
Another thing to consider is laundry detergent or softner. I've had reactions to that in the past if Tam changed brands or the company changed recipes on the formula. New and improved may mean - now it causes issues. We make our own laundry soap now.
 
The sad part of this is you may never know what caused the issue. It may also be a warning of under the surface issues in health. Sadly my background in biochem and analytical/organic chem along with my disablity has changed the way I see MD's. Too many CAN NOT put the big picture together, at least here in the US. I've also found them to be overconfident in there understanding. I've had dozens that have told me things I know to be false. Maybe this is just a USA problem. Since my disablity I've kept track and have seen just under 50 different doctors. I never cease to be amazed by the ignorance demonstrated by nearly all MD's. The only thing greater then the ignorance is the arrogance.
 
Just to demonstrate - the only MD I still see is my family (GP) doctor. With all the blood sugar issues I've had and the medicine changes I've had in the last few months, I've had 2 inconsistencies (I call them lies or negligence) told to me in the last few months. The last one for example was when they started the insulin. My MD stated that it was rDNA produced and was exactly the same as human insulin. 2 paragraphs into the literature states that Lantus is a modified form of insulin. It has 3 amino acids changed. This is to allow it to last 24 hours.
My issue is this. Sickle cell is due to a change of JUST 1 amino acid in the blood cell. JUST 1. Yet Lantus has 3 human introduced changes. I don't call that the same identical molecule. The main issue is that most MD's continuing Ed is done by drug reps that have no medical background. In the US to be a drug rep required a BS degree and that doesn't mean ANY biology classes. A grad with a BS in philosophy is as qualified as one in biochem. The sad truth is so much of it just comes down to MONEY.
 
I RANT because I care. I have been destroyed by disablity and the medical profession. Even after way over 100 to 200k dollars in testing, still they are clueless as to what I have. It started with a tick bite that was confirmed Lyme disease, but bacterial infections are so misunderstood and germ theory is Wrong. I hope only the best for you and hope you recieve the quality of care you deserve. Here in the US that's nearly an impossiblity. I hope things are better in OZ.
 
All the best, hopefully this will all work out. Don't be afraid to be pro-active though. You know better then anyone what your body is telling you.

Good to hear positive thoughts Adriaan. Keep up the good brain waves... can't hurt eh?
 
We got a Wii a few years ago and I thought what fun but felt the fitness part would be a laugh... until I tried it and boy was I surprised how out of shape I was... I worked out on that thing 3 times a week and it made a difference... has been about a year or so now and I'm not sedimentary but I don't really 'work out' ... now I'll have to start all over again but I'm glad you brought it up... I think i'll do it tomorrow

I stare behind the ship that departs...
I can't throw myself into the sea, beautiful is the world...
I can't cry, I have the manhood in my blood...
 
I translated as far as I could, a poem that I like very much...
Your SF2 rigged and seeming as she departs, made me remember it...

To furl or not to furl... That is the question?

Max,
 
Put the checkbook down.  Make a cup/glass of your favorite beverage and sit back.  Now ask yourself this:  Where do I want go with this hobby?   If it's kits then power tools are a waste of money.  If it's scratch building, then kits are a waste of money. 
 
Then ask yourself:  Where am I in the shipbuilding learning curve? If you're doing more and more scratch work and bashing, what tools will most useful for that? 
 
It's a growth process, I think.  When you're ready for the big power tool, you'll know it and no one will convince you otherwise.    if you're more kit oriented, go for the kit and put the money away until you need that "next thing".. be it tools, kits, or wood.
 
Now I could tell you exactly what I'd buy, but it may not be what you'd want or need.   Kinda' evil, aren't I?

Dear friends, a little updating: placing of fore beams. Being the interior visible, I decided to make a realistic accomodation (...insofar where you can see beams and brackets ...).
 
Cheers
Alex

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Fantastic Mobbsie. The netting is outstanding along with all the little details. Beautiful!

Always looks natural and perfect Ferit. Outstanding!
 
As to valley versus shore... truth is lamar valley is special, to me, and I have a great fondness for it but it is second to a seashore. The waves, the salty air, the sounds, so much activity along with the mystery of the oceans... Lamar valley was picked because I couldn't name just only one ocean related place...LV is great and I love it but a seashore environment is where I will relocate one day.

A strained chest muscle huh? I told you ratlines were dangerous... I knew it!

For my two cents worth i can hardly add much to Adelines' response as she hit most of the points that I would bring up. Aesthetics are key to the builder and I for one am building for my pleasure first and for accuracy second. I am not that experienced a builder to think 'museum quality' so I can be flexible about being true to the original.
There is a saying here on MSW... your ship, your decisions. For most this is a hobby to enjoy with color schemes and various kit/scratch build alterations (bashing) left to the shipwright.

Nice rope work to accent your beautiful wood work. Looking at that broadside photo reminds me of why I love the Galeons, oh so much.
 
I'd say your a man outstanting in his field but for you - your a man outstanding in his valley

I'm serious again…...
The ratlines at the port side at the main mast are done.
And a few pics to let you know that I'm telling the true…..
 

A strained chest muscle huh? I told you ratlines were dangerous... I knew it!

Alrighty then... you have had your fun.... motorcycles and Sturgis and weddings galore and I and a few others are probably curious but so far the extended family has remained silent. One fellow is under the weather with gnome ailments or he would demand as commodores do.... so I will.... Pics. We want Pics!!! :) :D

A strained chest muscle huh? I told you ratlines were dangerous... I knew it!

After a quick google search of Turnac I think I would spend far more time enjoying that beautiful water and coastline than in a room with little pieces of wood Very nice landscapes!

well done Randy!!!
Gee, I go away for a week and I find both you and Sjors have conquered the dreaded rat lines
 
I think you both found there was nothing to be of.

Hi friends,
first build the deck beams 1. Gun-Deck for the further interior in Orlop-Deck.
Karl
 
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That is tiny!!!
FYI... I don't know if you considered this or if you want to spend more on purchases but Chuck's company Syren, sells 2mm blocks. I know you need a lot of them with all those guns but it might ease some of the frustration of making so many little blocks.
Either way, you're doing an incredible job on the ST.... if I even do buy one for myself (it's in the plans someday) I will definitely use this build as a spectacular tutorial.

Looking nice Randy.  Sjors wants them higher........just remember that he lives in the 'low countries'   

"When all finished, they will be more greater than you are thinking they must be..."
Super work Randy, really super!...
That is not for encouragement...
I say what I see and what I feel... 

chapeau,bravo!in french!
YES YOU CAN!