Where I am today

[WelshGin]

Yes well. 25 years ago I built radio control helicopters with 6 servos, 2 gyros, an IC engine, with 2 meter main rotors that became supersonic at their tips. I forget how many pieces.

Actually in hindsight making very large balsa kits like a Mosquito was the most fun.

All these things are do much fun and so absorbing. I love lego.

I am going to look for a good balsa kit on line. I can smell the cellulose already. Pealing the balsa cement with your teeth off your fingers, yummy!

[WelshGin]

Which company makes the most number of rubber tyres in the world each year?

Michelin, Dunlop, no no no no. Lego.

[Mash]

Just build a long awaiting beer machine and fermenter.

Time for testing.

[WelshGin]

Mmm. I can still buy a Keil Kraft Westland Lysander! Wonderful.

Oddly, yesterday evening one of my friends asked if I still consumed pints? I said of course, as it hot weather you need more ice in the glass, a bigger glass to get the G&T in. I will stick with that, Ta.

[Mash]

I do like the gypsies caravan, must have missed it before. Very nice. It the roof felt shingles?

[WelshGin]

Yes, very basic from B&Q. I will finish the seats on the 'porch' this weekend, I will photograph again then.

[Jennysgin]

I have been building a gypsy caravan. I keep forgetting to take pictures, here it is at the weekend. Today I finished the handrail and started 2 front seats. It has been a weekend pleasure of mine for over a year. It originally had a canvas roof, but the charity I help want to use it as a place to have tea/coffee/cakes outside a Victorian rea room. So, as I enjoy woodwork.....

Very therapeutic.,,
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All made from scrap, including the timber balustrade. It has an ex church window from Rugeley at the rear, I will take another picture.

Plant some trees, make something for others before you pass on.

Not been on for a wee while. This looks fabulous WG! Have you made the entire thing from scratch?

[WelshGin]

It started as a gypsy caravan base, no axle or wheels. The cover/top was a tarpaulin sheet not wood. I only reused some framing in the base and the front and back wall. I made the door aperture higher as I kept hitting my head. Yes, I made it all with help from a few adults with learning difficulties. They enjoy making something, being creative but cannot use tools, no hammers, power tools, screws, saws etc. But, they can hold a piece of wood while I cut it or attach it. They pass me screws and nails etc.

[Moss]

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[WelshGin]

Yes, entertained.

Reassuring to see that even in that future day and age home distilling continues. Keep it up obviously this site has a future. X

[Mash]

Very good indeed.

Today I am making pastrami, from a bit of brisket. Yum

[WelshGin]

Well done Mash. Excellent, I wish I was a recipient.

However , I am currently satisfied with some home pressed tongue from my friend Owain.

I trust he is equally satisfied with his Gin!