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One extra day to build this year.
lou
As I've got my Mustang and Mosquito completed for 2011, I hope to now paint my completed models of the Hellcats, the F6F-3 and F6F-5, originally my contribution to the Hellcat cook-up,all some time ago.
After that I would like to draft some 3views of a Tiger Moth made from some photos coupled with other 3views that I've got and to modify some scale drawings of a Junkers 53 to conform to the necessary scale views of ARM - the Junkers that served for such a long time in the Bush as the biggest cargo aircraft in North America during those years in the employ of Canadian Airways and later Canadian Pacific Airlines.
After that I would like to model: the China Clipper, a Lockheed 10 and a Lockheed 14.
Age, Travel and Reading will determine if I get any of these modelling ambitions finished.
However, moving might also prove to be an obstacle.
Cliff.
Good projects for you Cliff. I am sure you will do them justice.
Lou
I completely lost my Hard drive. ;D
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RFB
I've got two projects for the museum. They want me to build two Schweizer gliders/sailplanes to go with the Ag Cat, the idea being that the three models together will form the basis for an exhibit on Schweizer Bros. Aircraft, because it's a New York-based firm. So far, nobody's mentioned anything about modelling the helicopters they now build for Silorsky. That's fine; I don't much care for helicopters, anyway, and at the speed I work, the two gliders -- a TG-3A trainer from WW2 and a model 1-26 -- probably will occupy me for months!
Things have ground to a standstill here and I was looking forward to get some building done soon as well,alas a period of hospitalisation and a minor operation has knocked me for six,at the moment I am having to live with a catheter strapped to my leg which is inconvenient to say the least,but the cath is better than the awful pain that I have had to go through these past few weeks,when this is all sorted then I am looking forward to getting some carving in and trying out my new wood lathe as well.
Barry.
Heal up, Barry. We want you back!
Ken Pugh
Hi Barry,
I hope your feeling better soon and back in action. My wife and I are both dealing with health issues so I know how difficult it can be. Hang in there, this to shall pass.
Peter
I hope to have you up and about quickly.
Lou
Hope you get better soon Barry, Regards Paul J.
Barry,
Sounds similar to something I went through three years ago :P. Wishing you all the best for quick and complete recovery. ;)
Mark
I took the catheter out myself this morning after pain and blood presence,now I am regretting doing that as in pain again as unable to pass water and feeling shaky,at this very moment I am awaiting emergency assistance but there is a backlog due to bad weather and local practice closed for training.
All of the joys of getting older,it happens to us all.
Barry.
Good luck again, Barry. And as Mark and yourself have expressed it's likely something we all go through as we "mature."
Cliff.
Admitted myself to hospital again in the end and had a new cath fitted,so at least out of pain until the next step after the antbiotics have done their job,I sat there for 4 hours but it was well worth it.
Thanks for the messages everyone we all suffer one way or the other in old age as things do not heal as well as when we were young.
Barry.
Barry, I went through something very similar as I believe some of our other members might also experienced. It is very trying for sure: the catheter, the operation and sometimes the attendant matters. But our Prostrate Cancer Support Group does it's best to not only assure men to be aware but also to assure them that there are many new approaches available and that certainly not all is lost. Hopefully that is not your problem. But at the same time we believe that lending support and information is our duty and to speak out is our responsibility.
Cliff.
Get well, Barry. Hang tough!
jim
Thank you Cliff for your kind words of support,I have lived with the cancer now for some 15 years having declined the risky operations which can spread the problem,they told me without the op I would live two years,I am still here to tell the tale sans operation !! as you say it is a fine balancing act.
A new drug has been developed unfortunately it costs £3,000 per person to treat per month,the UK national health service have declined to introduce it into the system due to the high cost,what price life ?
Barry.
Hi Barry, You have certainly had a difficult time as of late and as you've described. I sincerely hope things look better from now on. The Prostate Support Group that I referred to, and those other such associations in other countries, have generally a long-term approach: to encourage all males over the age of 40 to have their PSA's checked - and to know it and record it; to exchange experiences; to distribute information concerning the many various alternative treatments, and; to keep members informed of any new medications or techniques available to name but a few goals. I urge you to seek out such a group when you are feeling better. In the meantime or short-term in which your case seems to fall I feel that your best approach is to follow your doctor's advice,and to, if necessary, proceed directly to an emergency care facility if required. This is not intended to be alarmist but occasionally we have to stay ahead of things. As you have mentioned that is certainly an expensive medication. Perhaps there exists another alternative.
Finally, this is probally not the forum to carry on a discussion of this nature. Rather you are invited to get in contact with me direct using my email if I can be of assistance.
Cliff.
As far as I know, the Officer's Lounge is the perfect place to discuss these matters. Information that helps our group outside of the model building field is, in my opinion, very welcome. There may be others, now and in the future, who could benefit. If anyone is so inclined, start a topic in the Officer's Lounge and put out whatever info may be of use for others.
Ken Pugh
A short reply to Ken Pugh's suggestion that the Officer's Lounge may be a more appropriate place to post more sensitive messages. I agree that since this group is primarily to date comprised of men perhaps the Officer's Lounge is the place to discuss health and other matters as they affect men principally. Perhaps we - or Ray - should come forth with support of such an idea. As a start I'll suggest that the topic may fall under the heading of PSA.
Cliff.
The Ping is a place for members to let us know how they are doing and what is going on in their life. It was started as a way to get members to "Speak Up" and update us on their projects and their lives. As well as a place for us to let them know what the site stats are up to. It is sort of a group journal in a sense, letting future members know what we were up too. The Officer's Lounge is for more in depth conversation and is set up to let members start their own topics even if unrelated to modeling. It is, in short, up to you what you put there. It is there, Where I will soon post my retirement announcement.
I hope you are well Barry, I feel your pain, I have a wonkee prostate too.
I agree,these conversations sometimes get deeper than at first intended,Cliff I have sent you a pm.
Perhaps we can do a new line in wooden bits R.F !?
Barry.
Barry, Would you send me a message with your email address on it. I've tried to check your email address using what appears to be your old email address. It came back undelivered.
Cliff.
Hey Barry,
wishing you quick recovery, and fun on that new lathe. Must admit that the lathe has stolen most of my modelling time as of late...
Take care,
Kenny