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Forum: Living Aboard 01-05-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 42,881
Posted By SilentOption
Thanks for responding. I am looking at the...

Thanks for responding. I am looking at the Splendide and now I'm convinced.

I was going to give my wife a toaster or new vacuum for her birthday but this is so much better!
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-05-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,520
Posted By SilentOption
The foam doesn't make the tube exactly...

The foam doesn't make the tube exactly bulletproof but it helps with ramming into stuff.

The biggest issue I can see with filling a tube that was designed to hold air would be the strength of the...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-05-2009, 02:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
I'll have to get her involved in this...

I'll have to get her involved in this conversation next time we are together. I am in the Keys working and she is home in Virginia taking care of house, kids and horses.
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-05-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
I think she was in VT22 in Texas not VC like I...

I think she was in VT22 in Texas not VC like I originally said. I just have CRS from being hit in the head one too many times.

Sali does know who Splash is. Small community.

I was in Va...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-04-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
Thanks Seems quite friendly so far.

Thanks

Seems quite friendly so far.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-04-2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,392
Posted By SilentOption
I found with heat I had a hard time keeping it...

I found with heat I had a hard time keeping it localized. I ruined some paint adjacent to some trim. I will admit I am very impatient and might not have been as careful as I could have been.

So...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-04-2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,392
Posted By SilentOption
Thanks for the link. It confirmed a lot...

Thanks for the link.

It confirmed a lot of what I know and and have been told already about paint and varnish removal.

Since starting this project I have tried sanding (mechanical), heat and...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-03-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
Thanks and Happy New Year to you. Where on...

Thanks and Happy New Year to you.

Where on the Chesapeake are you?
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-03-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
I was there all of 87 we must have crossed paths....

I was there all of 87 we must have crossed paths.

Any of these bars ring a bell? Rolling Stone Big hangout for pilots

Tipplers, Rock Lobster

I hope you didn't spend all of your time at...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-03-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,392
Posted By SilentOption
I did remove some trim and some removed itself...

I did remove some trim and some removed itself when I touched it with a sander.

I have scraped and rubbed. Alot.

Some of the varnish is really stubborn but I am slowly getting ahead.

Its the...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-03-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
She was the first woman in VC22. I am sure they...

She was the first woman in VC22. I am sure they must know each other.

I remember everything,...ahem... in Subic being inexpensive.

I spent most time there leading bible study of course and...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-03-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,959
Posted By SilentOption
Welcome Chuck! I am new to this site myself...

Welcome Chuck!

I am new to this site myself but not new to sailing. I also live on a lake in Virginia. We have been steadily building our own yacht club in the back yard with Sunfish and an...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-03-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
Thanks I think my post is what happens when...

Thanks

I think my post is what happens when I have beer in hand, or several and then I am on the computer and.....nothing good comes of that.

I am somewhat international myself right now. I am...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-03-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
Hi Brenda Sali flew A4s primarily then some...

Hi Brenda

Sali flew A4s primarily then some other stuff before she quit flying. I am traveling by Continental these days. I haven't been back to Olongapo in a while but I was stationed there for...
Forum: Living Aboard 01-03-2009, 03:20 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 42,881
Posted By SilentOption
Just found this old thread. I like the hand...

Just found this old thread.

I like the hand wringer idea but I prefer the washer dryer combo. I have the room, power and water to operate it.

I just wonder how long it will last onboard as I...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-03-2009, 02:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
This may be just a friendly crew but this post...

This may be just a friendly crew but this post got eleven looks an not one hello!

It makes you wonder
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 01-03-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,802
Posted By SilentOption
I work with an old(er) Naval architect and he has...

I work with an old(er) Naval architect and he has more old rules and anecdotes such as spinning wheels and drag and he always cites several instances from past tests that he can't give exact details...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-03-2009, 02:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,392
Posted By SilentOption
I am removing all the interior varnish from teak...

I am removing all the interior varnish from teak trim dating back 30 years. Some of the newer applications have come off quite easily but the older, likely original varnish is quite stubborn. ...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-03-2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,778
Posted By SilentOption
I had a wife for 13 years and one for 10 years...

I had a wife for 13 years and one for 10 years and now the latest one for 2 years.

This one was a Navy fighter pilot she seems a little more compatible with my idea of fun though only time will...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-02-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,448
Posted By SilentOption
Just found this place and thought I'd start the...

Just found this place and thought I'd start the New Year by meeting some new people.

I travel around the world regularly for work maybe I'll meet a few of you in the process and we can have a few...
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