> Just finished taking the Walrus off the forms. I'm amazed that the act of
> turning the frame over can so suddenly reveal the secret of its beauty.
> Those little moments are, I think, a large part of the appeal of this
> boat-building addiction. I've done plenty of projects that afford great
> satisfaction in their completion, but nothing has ever provided a series
> of gratifying moments like this. The completion of each step is a new
> revelation of beauty. There's a temptation to just sit around and admire
> the work of one's hands. I'm sure my wife gets tired of me asking
> "So, hon, whaddya think?'' but I just can't get over that intense
> jolt of the soul that stems from creation. Sermon over. Thanks for all the
> help so far guys. Tom

I know _exactly_ what you mean, on all accounts. One pleasant aspect was that the sweetness of each new surprise was better than the last, and when the boat was ready to be paddled, not actually finished yet, it was the best of all. God, I can hardly wait to get it outfitted and finished.

'So, hon, whaddya think?' hehe... I wonder if that "question" bears any semantic relevance to 'So, hon, does this make me look fat?'? Neither one seems to ever get a conclusive, satisfactory answer.....

Just a little support from the amen corner.

Ed Valley