It's Starting to Come together

Having never built anything like this before, I am glad I did a couple things . One , I spent alot of time reading and researching how to build and fiberglass. Two, being a person who has made multiple mistakes through out my life, I come equipped more or less, to spend endless hours sanding out mistakes. Well, I have spent at least 8 or 9 hours just sanding. I have found out that fiberglassing and making it look good is an art. But you don't have forever to work with it. Once it starts drying that's it. Here are some pictures of my progress thus far. I am out of resin, so I am waiting on an order to arrive before I can go much further.

Name- I am thinking about naming it "Vapor." Why? Because life is like a vapor. We are today, but gone tomorrow. Moments in life are precious and unless they are written down or passed on someway, the fade away like the morning midst. Enough of that, just building the thing has been an experience and being able to use it will be special.

Color- I have narrowed it down to John Deere green and yellow, or Fire engine red and creme.

The Piryak Saga Continues

I am learning alot about boat building especially when dealing with 2 part epoxy glue and fiberglass. I made a paste out of epoxy and wood flour ti fill in all the joints. I am in the process of fiberglassing. I have the entire outside done, and I am now working on the inside. I still have 2 watertight compartments to build and gunwales to install. I do have a couple of decisions still to make. First, I am going to paint it, but I haven't decided on what color yet. I think I want to paint some eyes on the bow, so I can see where I am going. Second, I haven't figured out exactly what to name it. Anyone got any ideas. The only real thing slowing me down is this nasty head cold I picked up, and time.
P.S. Bethany has moved back to Oklahoma. She was able to save some money, and we got her a car. Wedding plans are in the air.

The Piyak is taking shape

Alright here are four pictures of my progress on the piyak. I am beginning see at least something that looks like a boat. I think I need a name for her. I am open to suggestions as to a name.

I am using zip ties and washers to put her together.I am doing that to give me the proper joint spacing when I apply the epoxy mixture. Next comes putting the fiber glass on. I have never done that before, so we will see what happens.

The Piyak adventure begins!

Well, I have taken the plunge. I have my plans. I went to Lowes and bought 3 pieces of 1/4 Luan plywood. I have gotten my fiberglass. I have already started making a pile of sawdust and scraps. I will keep you posted as work progresses. Naturally, since I have plans, I do not plan to stick to them. There are some things I want do different, of my mine goal is to see it float down the bayou. Who knows maybe I will come face to face with a gator, and see who backs down first. Ha!

Spring is here and it is time for......?

I have some projects that I have been putting off that I am now going to start on. First, I have hauled in 5 more yards of dirt for the backyard. I was able to fill in most of the low spots. The time it rains I'll see what I missed and what I need to do next. Second, my boat project: I have ordered plans and they are here. (Not that I will follow them, but they might proved helpful.) Remember, Noah built the ark, and he was an amateur. I, do not consider myself an amateur, more of the novice who is maybe just a little bit too bold. Anyway, the fiberglass is ordered, and I am going to Lowes to pick up plywood this week end. Third, tomato plants need to planted, but they are at the bottom of my list. I will do them in between piryak building and dirt hauling. Even the bird in the picture is looking at me a little weird!

Easter, Rainy and Cold

It's Easter Week End, and as you can see from the pictures of my backyard, it has rained. My rain gauge goes up to 6 inches. We had 5 &1/2 inches last night. Needless to say, when I got up this morning for the sunrise service, it was not happening. It was cold and rainy. The temp was around 40 with the wind blowing about 30 miles per hour. We met inside our fellowship hall.


Ok , now that Easter is over, I can get back to doing some more regular posting on my blog. Here is a picture of my crew right after our last Easter performance. It all went well. We had 3 nights of standing room only. It was fun, but also a lot of work. But I have good people, with a lot on the ball, and that makes all the difference in the world.
Personal stuff: Becky has started her new job at the pharmacy. She seems to really like it. Abby and Bethany are doing what they do and I am getting but not wiser. The kayak / pirogue project is now about set to take off. I will post pictures as I go along.

Thought for the Day

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
He sends you flowers every spring.
He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about
you!

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow,sun without
rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and
light for the way. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.