Wednesday, September 24, 2008

History

I don't think there is a picture specifically of the models but I'm pretty sure one or both can be seen in some 70's shot of the kids near the tv in the basement.
The Forrestal has an interesting history.  You've probably seen the footage of the '67 fire on deck.  Google 'USS Forrestall' and 'wet start' and you'll find there was an interesting pilot at the controls of the plane that was at the heart of this massive conflagration. Odd how you don't hear too much about that incident these days. Or try Googling the term 'reverse ace'.  Interesting stories. Who know's what's what anymore.  If it's on the internet it must be true...
and along related lines, Michael Moore's new 'movie' is out yesterday.  And it's FREE viewable or downloadable of the internet.  It's like an hour and a half of him patting himself on the back claiming to have single handedly brought in the youth vote for the Dem's in the last election.  It's a bit much even for him.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Good questions...

I remember that guitar. Aptly named, indeed. As I recall, those models stayed with Dad, probably in storage, given that the weren't on display in Brandtford. I don't know if there were any pix of them. Any of them.

Whatever happened to...

Whatever happened to the Harmony, AKA 'Finger Killer'?  Also the USS Forestal and the rocket under glass? (no we didn't shoot them up).

Monday, September 22, 2008

more houses, and rejuvinating more music



The cat run is accessible via my office window, which cats can come and go at thier leisure. The outside door is one-way-in only, so that if Niko is out, he can always come home. If something else figures out how, we may have squirrels or raccoons in the house some night. But I doubt it.



Jasper's house is 2x4 construction, R12 insulated and fully vapour barriered, has the standard ante chamber and main chamber in side. It stands over 5' tall, and is VERY heavy. The roof lifts off for access.




Last but not least, I've been meaning to re-string Grampa's mandolin for quite a while. The tuning gear was a bit of a disaster, so I replaced that too. I knew it wasn't a very valuable instrument, and it probably got played in its time. But the frets are, sadly, not semitones apart. Makes for very curious chords. And the frets themselves are in serious need of re-dressing. But with the new tuning gear, and new strings, it certaily makes music. C, G and D are playable, and only take two fingers each. We can jam at Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

followed her to school one day



Only 6 days old and she followed Fiona to school. Ok, so mum and dad drove Llama to school for a visit. Fiona told her class all about Sue Pajama Llama and we toured the primary classes for an hour before rescuing her back to mama llama. A hit for sure

dinosaur dens and firehalls


Fiona's at her first piano lesson with the Music for Young Children
(MYC) program. with any luck, I'll pick up some theory and playing too. There's hope for me yet.
I DID take out the autoharp the other day!

and Dave .... lovely wall ornaments, especially since they come down for a visit on a daily basis!
You're an inspiration.

back to cleaning closets!

PS: that's one BIG dog, no wonder the wonderhouse is as big as you say!
and lovely home too!
and one tall son! man oh man!
The scary part is that Fiona is tracking taller then Ben at the same age!!!!

'bout time I cleaned that closet


I KNEW I had this in the house somewhere. Just buried in a bin of special saver clothes, not in the dress up collection after all.
also found 4 slide reels and a projector from grandma and grandpa. some slides from a DC trip in 77, or so says the listing on the outside.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Happy Birthday to Judy!

As we go into the final year when we are all in our ... 40's?!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

We keep feeding them, they keep growing...

So, here's what's been happening over the summer.

First, here's Benjamin back-to-back with Susan: Another 3/4 of an inch, and he'll be taller than his mother.
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Meanwhile, the "puppy" has grow a bit, too.

Amazing what 4 months can do.

Long over due is a picture of our house.
Here's the establishing shot, followed by our close up, Mr. deMille.



And you may have heard that I've purchased a Dobro. For those who don't recognize the name, here's pic of my banjo and dobro, hanging on the wall of my office. Always good to have them in reach.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

W. Lorne Addition


The Plynth has been added.  New trees coming soon.