I've been raging to prepare for winter.... Lots had to be done, and lots has happened since my last update.

First, most importantly, check out my bitchin' Halloween costume. I rather enjoy scaring children. ...and this year was bountiful.



But seriously....


I painted my e30.


Aside from the obvious rust repair, I tucked the bumpers, blacked the trim (except key pieces), and paint matched the plastic trim to slightly modernize the appearance. I'm pleased with the result. Looks good for a pre facelift sedan.


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Front flaps.

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And I'm currently refinishing my extra set of bottlecap wheels, to toss my Nokian studded tires on. I'm hoping to spray those Pepper White tomorrow. I bought that paint to touch up the Mini.

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I already used some of it to repaint and refinish a 1950's Huffy bicycle for my Mother's birthday.

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I also repainted the Frontier. It had some dents, wear and tear, and a little scale developing along the rocker panels..... and sadly, I pulled the Whaler...

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...But I bought a drysuit to continue sailing into the winter!

Here my brother is testing it out in 45 degree water. One of my bucket list items is to sail my harbor all twelve months of the year. So, until the water freezes, I'll be on the lookout, at the ready to sail at a moments notice - with Gopro in hand.

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And for those curious as to my latest composites gigs, nothing special - a couple repairs.

Recoring a 26' Chris Craft Scorpion transom. Using devinycell foam, and mahogany in key areas for extra compression strength, where through hull fittings occur.

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And I did some work on this 1968 Lightning in trade for a wood stove for the shop.

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New stack.

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I'll beautify that later

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It's a Vermont Castings: Resolute, which if you know anything about the company, they name their models after America's Cup sailboats, so that just adds to the overall coolness factor for me.

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Also added a TV, for some guest entertainment. It's becoming quite cozy in here.

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Ecofan! These are really cool thermally powered fans.

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