Comments for From the Orlop

Comment on Larry on top of world by Tom

Tom — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:59:28 +0000

Wow….this sure looks like YOU..maybe a few years ago. Looks like nice country . Let’s see more Larry.

Comment on Pride update by Richard Hall

Richard Hall — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:56:11 +0000

Hi,

I wanted to know, if you can tell me, just what that clamping device is you have in your picture of the Pride of Baltimore II model you’re building? I today received the PanaVise 301 thingy you show in your pics but black one with the long square rod which seems to hold the keel in two places is the one I wanted to know about. I’d like to get that as I am also soon starting the Pride of Baltimore II. Your model looks great and it shows good workmanship. I really like it.

Thanks,
Richard
(age 18)

Comment on Say ‘cheese’ by Dave

Dave — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:59:15 +0000

I have heard this kind of thing called “creative destruction” of the old to make way for the new, and the new is better in many ways, as you have noted. It sure makes my old bathroom darkroom seem like the dark ages, doesn’t it!

Comment on Say ‘cheese’ by Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:59:42 +0000

That whole Kodak thing makes me kinda sad, they sure had a good thing going. I guess they were too late in going digital…or was it just too great an overhaul? It Is nice to have the instant satisfaction with digital though…..just click click click all you want and edit out rejects later .

Comment on Year-end at the lake by Dave

Dave — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:32:44 +0000

I hope I didn’t leave the impression that I will kick the bucket anytime soon, not that I have much say in the timing. But the fact remains that many of the things we did over our years at the lake are no longer possible. That’s OK.

And Tom, don’t worry, we’ll get out for you to catch that lunker bass soon, perhaps this year.

Comment on Year-end at the lake by Laura Layton

Laura Layton — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:22:32 +0000

I love your cove during all seasons, thanks for sharing the photos. Tom has to agree that CA has wimpy seasonal changes, I plan on visiting the Midwest during different times of year , can’t pick a favorite! I hope you have many more Ozark trips.

Comment on Year-end at the lake by Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:55:09 +0000

Nice post amd photos, Dad. thanks for taking us on your winter walk. Katie and I toured the Bagnell Dam museum at that Lodge by the entrance. I remember now they created it the year you were born!

Comment on Year-end at the lake by Larry Ayers

Larry Ayers — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:24:00 +0000

Oh, Tom, that old codger Dave probably has another decade left for him to enjoy! I enjoyed the photos, Dad, and I’m amazed that you and Mom have been going down there for 32 years! How time passes, inexorably… I have some good memories of Betsy and I visiting you two there with a couple of young kids.

Comment on Year-end at the lake by Linda

Linda — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:31:55 +0000

That’s a long walk! Glad you’re enjoying the warm weather, it’s supposed to be 50 here in Iowa tomorrow, kinda strange. The oaks at Okoboji are at the end of their lifespan too, sad!

Comment on Year-end at the lake by Tom

Tom — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:42:50 +0000

What do you mean “…nearing it’s end?” Don’t like the sounds of that. I haven’t caught that elusive trophy yet that you promised to guide me to. The pictures are great. Have always loved the tracery that leafless trees provide. Something magical about that process. Happy New Year.