This summers foot traffic is a lot heavier than a normal year. I believe there is a pent-up desire for people to get out after a year of being quarantined and socially distant. The International Guild of Miniature Artisans held their annual gathering at the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine this past month. Nice to see some familiar faces come back to visit. Linda and Sophie brought Trisha some "little" presents - a miniature BlueJacket catalog and some gin & tonic. Truly outstanding work. You can visit their website at www.igma.org

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Abaft - Aft of.This term comes from the Anglo-Saxon beaften, behind.

Come About - To change course by tacking, in a sailing craft. This term appeared in the XVI century, but in a different sense; in then meant a shift of the wind. As to tacking, it very probably changed to this meaning with the advent of the fore-and-aft rig.

Kedge - Earlier, to warp a ship or to move her by the use of an anchor; now only of the latter meaning. An earlier spelling was kadge. The word comes from Middle English caggen, to catch or to fasten.

Warp - 1) To move a vessel at a pier or dock by the use of lines, also to move a vessel by kedging. 2)The line used in warping. The term comes from Old English, wearpen, of the same general meaning.

Information is from the book "Origins of Sea Terms" by John G. Rogers

 This model is by Bob S. of PA

Generally, I find funny boat names, but this month we have a name with a rel story behind it. Well-known modeler Bob Steinbrunn sent this to me:

"Hi Nic,

This is from Carl H. of CA:

The hull on the bench is Model Shipways’ “FLYING FISH” which I started around 1970, laid it aside to work on other projects, then restarted late last year. I had to remove the first set of coppering because the adhesive deteriorated, then reapply both old and new plates as shown. The plans are by H.S. Scott, February 1953.

Nic's bench - I am close to finishing a lobster boat for a customer.

Al's bench - This month Al has been doing a lot of drawing, so there's nothing new on his bench.

They say marriages are made in Heaven. But so is thunder and lightning - Clint Eastwood

He was so narrow-minded, he could see through a keyhole with both eyes. - Molly Ivins

I think the worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades - Demetri Martin

For sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. - Anonymous

Never miss a good chance to shut up - Will Rogers

A person with a sharp tongue will eventually cut themselves. - J. Robson Koenig

The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back in your pocket. - Will Rogers

I'd like to live like a poor man - only with lots of money. - Pablo Picasso

And some with unknown origins:

Did you know ants never get sick? It's because they have little anty bodies.

I started out with nothing...I still have most of it.

This "killing them with kindness" is taking way longer than I expected.

Not in jail, not in a mental hospital, not in a grave - I'd say I'm having a very good day.

One day you'll be able to tell your grandchildren "I survived the great toilet paper shortage of 2020"

This comes from Rob W. of WA

Start with a wire mesh over a wire grid. Then lay your copper tape with the copper side up against the grid side of the assembly.

Here's a view of each side of the assembly

Next, feed it through a set of pinch rollers, and you can see the nice even embossing of plates and fastenings

If you would like to see more of the process, look here. It starts at post#1385

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196/page/47/

It seems that cases of COVID 19 have spiked recently. I heard that 92% of these cases are people who have NOT been vaccinated. Please take care of yourselves and stay healthy.

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