The View From Our Window
I've spent the day in Hackensack, New Jersey working with the folks at MultiCam to get ready for the Sign Magic Workshop that starts first thing tomorrow. We set up tables, chairs, and visual equipment and made sure everything works perfectly. The first of the students are arriving and everyone is excited to get going. EJ who is representing EnRoute (the 3D design and routing software we are using) has arrived from West Virginia.
It is going to be another great workshop.
-grampa dan
Jet travel always amazes me. Last night I slept in my own bed in Yarrow. Tonight I sleep in a hotel in New York. I was up early to get to the Vancouver airport. I had breakfast in Vancouver, pizza for lunch in Chicago and supper in New York. It's all pretty amazing stuff for a small town Yarrow boy!
I'll be doing a workshop here in New York for the next few days. I didn't take the picture above but I hope to grab a few shots while I'm here. I hope to see a little of New York. I've always wanted to see the Chrysler Building and the Empire State building. Times Square is worthy of a looksee, andperhaps the Brooklin Bridge with maybe a ride on the subway too while I'm at it. The Statue of Liberty is unfortunately closed because of the recent hurricane. We'll see how much time I get to take those things in.
I won't be hard to spot... I'll be the guy staring in wonder at all the skyscrapers.
-grampa dan
Today I finished cutting out the wheels for the train log car. They look pretty cool - even in a pile on the floor. They need to be cleaned up and sanded down in readiness for paint.
I also did more fabricating on the train engine frame. The heavy bumpers were welded up and then attached to the frame assembly. The side rails for the deck were also cut and welded into place. The next steps will be to start in on the boiler assembly. I've measured up the lengths of pipe I need. I'll begin this work while the wheel truck components are being carved.
Before long this thing will be looking like a train. Stay tuned...
-grampa dan
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