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Post by Ding Carpio on Oct 27, 2010 11:23:03 GMT
Hello! No this is not a message from the grave. Still very much alive. Been sometime. New job (same company). Been traveling. Lots of work. Miss you guys. But also have a new project that I've been busy with over weekends. Thought it's about time I shared it with my good friends here. No that's not a photo of some fossilized bird. It's actually a boat I'm building with my son. She'll be a 23 foot gaff-rig sailboat. Built the classic way. With bright finish (meaning clear-varnished hull), bronze fittings, wooden cleats...and it'll cost me less than a 500mm prime! So, my dear friends, I hope you will all forgive me for being scarce for about another year more. Hope to get you aboard then!
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Post by gabriel buluran on Oct 27, 2010 11:26:00 GMT
hey ding! good luck on this voyage! cheers!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 27, 2010 12:00:24 GMT
Hey, you're alive Ding!!! Wow, awesome project. Is the design photog-friendly? Thinking about chasing a grey-headed raptor somewhere. BTW, I think Tonji is also into sailing.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Oct 27, 2010 13:05:49 GMT
Hey, you're alive Ding!!! Wow, awesome project. Is the design photog-friendly? Thinking about chasing a grey-headed raptor somewhere. BTW, I think Tonji is also into sailing. Yes, next to you, Tonji's the worst influence in my life! He introduced me to a fellow boatbuilder who convinced me one needs litle woodworking skills and a budget less than a good cellphone to build a nice sailboat. Well, that's one expensive cellphone and, so far, had to recall all those cabinetry skills I had once upon a time. She'll be photog-friendly if, by that, you mean if she'll be stable enough while shooting. She'll be a mini-cruiser, not a racer so the ride will be relaxed and easy. She'll look something like this: On the grey-headed raptor, just let me know when you're up to it. I'm sure I can spare a Sat morning and take you on the patrol boat and hunt for it in La Mesa. Serious!
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Post by Mark Itol on Oct 27, 2010 13:22:03 GMT
Wow, that's one cool project, Ding! Good luck!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Oct 27, 2010 13:28:53 GMT
WOW!!!! And I think I have an idea where you can test it
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Post by alainpascua on Oct 27, 2010 13:30:40 GMT
Whoaaaah! That's a very nice project, Ding!
And for that spare Saturday morning patrol, please count me in, list me in the second slot with the master! Thanks!
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Post by tina mallari on Oct 27, 2010 19:50:42 GMT
Good luck with the new project Ding. It's always nice to hear about fathers sharing a common thing with their son/sons. Strengthens the bond
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 28, 2010 1:17:46 GMT
Wow, Ding, wishing you the best on your project. Soon you can go out and boat. ;D
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Oct 28, 2010 2:28:27 GMT
So that's why Ding has been so silent! Good for you Ding! I'd spend most of my time with my son too - if I had one! Aah, the things that matter most ... :-)
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Post by Ding Carpio on Oct 28, 2010 4:43:48 GMT
Thanks, guys.
OT. Just got back this morning from a visit at La Mesa watershed. Met up with the Bantay Kalikasan folk and toured inside. My job recently changed (sam company) and part of my responsibility now is caring for watersheds (La Mesa, Ipo) as well as all treatment plants and facilities (Balara). This means I am now responsible for preservation and other environmental concerns.
If any of you would have some ideas and/or suggestions, I'd welcome them.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 28, 2010 7:40:52 GMT
Wow, nice! Good luck on your project and new position, Ding!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Oct 28, 2010 10:27:07 GMT
Aha! Neon and I will need to sit down with you about the Nurturing Trees Seedling Bank Project we have. We will give you a free copy of the 1st ever Pocket Guide to Philippine Birds (bribe).
On Saturday, a group of birders and mountaineers will be in Ipo Dam - check out the WBCP forum as to what has been happening in your turf. It is so good to hear that La Mesa and Ipo are under your guardhianship.
By the way, if those wooden planks that I see are recycled, make sure they are not wood fibers that expands when wet. He, he... can you imagine if they are? You can try some spinach. Good luck Popeye. Toot. toot!
telyds
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Oct 28, 2010 21:45:23 GMT
Let's document the avian species first.
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Post by mantarey on Oct 28, 2010 23:48:19 GMT
Let's document the avian species first. Good idea Edu, I am willing to volunteer in this effort if needed.
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Oct 29, 2010 3:02:20 GMT
Great project Ding! Woodworking is exciting! I am sure you are heaven high while building your mini arc! She will be lovely!
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Nov 4, 2010 14:05:08 GMT
An excellent endeavor Ding. I admire fathers who have purposeful activities with their sons.
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