The fish continues to grow

Today I started up our MultiCam CNC router to cut the pieces for the mechanical fish. I had plenty to do but the machine happily works while I do other things. Once cut it was time to glue up the pieces and check out how my computer model looked in real life. I was pleased so far. I'll be using this model as a basic shape, over which I'll hand apply a thin skin of sculpting epoxy. That's when the real detail and magic happens.

I've been getting a bunch of emails asking for links to Jamie and Doug's blogs to see how the other subs are coming along. Sadly, there appears to be no progress on either submarine of theirs as of yet. I'm sure if pressed they have a good excuse. I'll post the links whenever some progress happens...   :)

-grampa dan

OPEN!

Today was a day we've been working towards for many months... the opening day for Whistle Punk Hollow Adventure Golf in Squamish, British Columbia. With a flurry of activity the course was at last ready to open. In the next weeks there are still some things to finish and a little painting but the fans of Whistle Punk Hollow at long last were able to come through the gate and give the minature links a go. Just before the gates opened I snuck around for a few pictures. The giant rock and bridges still require final paint but it is looking prety spectacular! Here's a quick tour...

The rails will be installed this coming week.

The pictures of course do not do the place justice and there is much more to see. I heartily recommend you travel to Squamish and experience it for yourself!

-grampa dan

Big day tomorrow!

With only a few hours to go Whistle Punk Hollow was abuzz with activity. Family and friends gathered from near and far for the final push and cleanup. The gates were installed, light standards bolted into place, Hole markers and signs put in place and a hundred other details taken care of. Jeff & Janice served a tasty roast beef dinner on hole twelve to celebrate the completion of a wonderful project. It looks great!

After supper and a quick round of golf as it got dark we gathered the tools one last time.

Tomorrow morning, early, the last of the bark mulch will go in and then a flurry of cleanup will happen before the official opening at noon sharp. Congratulations Jeff and Janice and to all your helpers too for a job well done!

I can hardly wait to see the first happy golfers. I know from experience they will be lined up at the gate.

I'll be taking lots of pictures for sure.

-grampa dan