Just got back from the Island after working out there all week.
Too tired to post any work shots tonite , but thought this picture of the bench would set the tone.
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Wonderful and so appropriate. It's taken from the book The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown.
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There was a little island in the ocean. Around it the wind blew and birds flew and the tides rose and fell on the shore. Clouds passed over it, fish swam around it, and fog came in from the sea and hid the little island in a soft wet shadow. Boats sailed to the little island from far away and herring and mackerel leaped out of the water all silver in the moonlight. The seaweed squeaked at low tide.
Night came to the little island dark and still and seven little fireflies flashed in the darkness. Nights and days came and passed and the sun and the wind and the rain. And it was good to be on the little island -- a part of the world and a world of its own all surrounded by the bright blue sea.
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Powerful metaphor. Thanks.
Colleen,
Thanks much for that -- I thought it must have been a published quote , but never found time to ask anyone there.
We had a great week of work and a friends house to live in while he's prop master on a movie being shot in LA.
Now I can show some of our workings.
We're removing 3 feet of the eaves slates and installing 20 oz. copper standing seam panels around the perimeter of the original building - then slating back in over the top of the copper.
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I'm anxious to see your photos. Some fine old homes and other buildings there. Glad to know that your work is keeping up the standard of living.
The Vineyard has long been one of my favorite summer fly-in destinations. We enjoy taking our bikes and riding around from one village to the next, stopping to eat fresh seafood and shop along the way.
I began doing that about thirty years ago, with a $4K used Cessna and a cheap 10 speed bike. Camped out at the Oak Bluffs airport and the other grass strip too.
Islands are great for bike riding. Few cars and slow speeds, plenty of clean air. Also very good for fresh seafood. Slow pace of life makes them ideal retreats for weekends.
Hudson Valley,
We got just under half of our original scope of work completed this trip - we'll do more the week after next.
All your takes on Island life are totally on the money -- there is nothing quite like it that I've found.
More of our progress on this sweet granite building.
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More of our progress installing panels and using a copper lath instead of wood to shim up the starter course of slate to insure proper laying.
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Some more shots before I leave to look at work back home.
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The last few
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Nice work as always, Walter. I notice you're not cutting and soldering the tops of the seams like previously.http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
Grant,
I wondered how long it would take you to pick that up -- not long !!!
I was short on copper rivets when I left for the island and decided to employ another technique on this install. I wouldn't use wood down that low and exposed - but the copper is a fine way to shim up the starter.
I think I was probably the only one to employ the other method - but I do like it too.
Glad you're back -- I felt bad about the Mod issues with that other thread.
Have a great weekend.
Walter
Oh yeah - we use those same blue and yellow seam tools.http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
I knew you guys used those too. System Rau I believe makes them in Germany. Bought mine from Stortz , but a lot of places carry them now.
Looking great!
What kinda snips are those with the grey handles? Something new?Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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New book alert; Eckhart Tolle "A new earth"
A must read.
Walter,
Looks great, as always. Thanx for sharing.
Do you break all of the CU on site or prep some at your shop?
Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
Chuck,
I was short on time when I was readying for the trip over , so we took that 4' box and pan brake and bent everything in the Silverado shop !!
I've got an old 4' straight break on the Island but it's got a small throat , so I took this one.
There are a lot of aging wooden gutters out on Vinalhaven that need to be copper lined so I'll trailer out my 8' Chicago at some point.
Thanks for checking it out and as always the encouraging words.
Best regards, Walter
Duane,
My friend agreed to come out and help me this past week. His specialty is timber frames. Since he doesn't do tons of metal work I think those are a serviceable pair of off brand snips.
I'm still a Max 2000 user , but I'm trying out some Lenox on this trip too. The jury is still out on them though.
Gotta check out your steel beam job later - just breezed thru briefly last nite.
Walter
I'm still hooked on Wiss. The readily available factor is nice. And, I certainly don't snip as much as I used to.
The beam is nothing spectacular, but finally in after a slight "modification" LOL.
Rumor has it that a brake from a local school is going into storage, then to auction..I believe it is similar to Grant's shop brake. I'll need to get him a heads up, but I think he is quite happy with what he has now. I got no room or enough need to snag it up.
I can make do with my Tapco 19 for the little stuff I do around the house and a few quick flashings.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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New book alert; Eckhart Tolle "A new earth"
A must read.
There's a tech School nearby that's having a sealed bid sale in early June with some goodies that I might bid on.
I need a good set of rolls and --------
Not exactly new, but Tolle's exposure on Oprah is sure making it a phenomenon. Are you familiar with his "Now" book? Same message, earlier presentation. We plug in his CDs on long car trips and even the traffic becomes bearable. Jim
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New book alert; Eckhart Tolle "A new earth"
A must read.
Our old hippie friend out there was totally in awe of this man and book.
In fact the author was supposed to talk in Rockland, Me. the town where you leave from to ferry to Vinalhaven.
Each thread takes it's own course -- no worries maan
Mr. Slateman,Good afternoon. Just wanted to send a quick "Thanks" for taking the time to share your work. I, like many others, am in awe of your talent. Also, I love the license plate!I hope you have a great holiday weekend. - T.
T,
You're a fine gent to be handing out such praise , and I'm most appreciative to be the recipient.
i love doing the work and also like to look back and remember how things went -- and these threads are a perfect way to accomplish that.
If others enjoy following along then I'm pleased too.
have a great weekend .
Walter
Sharp looking job-
Thanks for the link.
See you in July, looking forward to some time up there.
Dan
Dan,
What a marvelous treat to have you let us stay at your home.
Alfred will never forget the trip I don't think -- for a number of reasons !!!
Wes has an estimate forthcoming -- along with a number of others. We'll plan on lining both his and yours and hope Margaret doesn't spot us .
Thanks again for a wonderful stay on your Island .
Donna Jean would like another post card for under her pillow --P.O. box 444
Have a great weekend.
Walter
You have a flare/flair for copper, too!
Those finials at the apex of the hip...are those cast copper? What a gorgeous way to enquote the ridge...
Colleen,
Grant would know more if I took a closeup picture , but I think they're made of sheet goods and soldered together.
When you've got your head down working -- sometimes you don't pay enough attention to that which surrounds you.
Have a great weekend, Walter
Have a great weekend
It's been pouring since Thursday. A couple more days of this and i'm going to slit a wrist or two...pour in pure caffeine.
Don't feel bad , I left my coffee maker on the Island !!
Those finials at the apex of the hip...are those cast copper? What a gorgeous way to enquote the ridge.
They're not likely cast. I'd guess they were stamped out of 16 or 20 oz cu. - we've got some very similar or the same around here and I've seen them in a catalog as well..http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
Thanks, Grant. I've done some more googling and the finials are also called spires or turrets. Apparently a variety of techniques might be used....spun globes maybe? Spendy units...from about $125 to the-sky's the limit. What an above-and-beyond finish to that copper ridge, though. Here's a link i found with nice pics:
http://www.coppersummitinc.com/copperfinialsandturrets.htm
"" * Cut each corner approximately ½â€.
* Bend back the ridge flap and attach to the ridge.
* Bend the ridge flap so the base of the copper finial is flush with the roof.
* Attach finial to roof with sheetrock screws."" Taken from that site. Piffin ain't gonna like that one bit.
Not using the correct name for the screws and all. ;-)
They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
And they missed a chance to sell some copper screws/nails!
Edited 5/27/2008 3:01 am by splintergroupie
walter,
great work as always. my mother went to school at bowdoin and spent summers in vinalhaven. we went on vacation to vinalhaven when i was twelve and thirteen. i remember swimming in the old quarries. great island. i would like to take a trip back sometime.
Every day is a gift, that's why it's called the present.
It's quite a place.
Going back again next week for another go round.
Hope you do get back again soon. Walter
Thats so when the Cu attacks the steel screw and the gazillion $ Finial flys off, they can sell ya new one. Built in obsolescence.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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New book alert; Eckhart Tolle "A new earth"
A must read.
I'm pre-coffee, so i had a picture of Grant going berzerkers over an improper installation. Thanks...got the funnies going in my head already this a.m.
Oh he woulda gave Dale and I hell if he thought we'd use piffen screws for copper. He always supplied us with rivets and SS screws, and LOTS of copper nails, so we never had an issue.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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New book alert; Eckhart Tolle "A new earth"
A must read.
When i mentioned copper screws, i got to wondering if there even are such things. Brass, of course...does brass react with copper? Seems like it wouldn't - i've seen brass, copper, and nickel laminated in art jewelry.
Brass and copper play well together -- as does stainless.
Keep an eye out next week for the UPS driver !
Colleen,
Just got back from " The Rock " last nite -caught the last boat at 4:30 -an hour and 15 to shore then 1.5 hours home totally worn out after 8 straight long days.
Got your e mail about the slates - hope you find a good use.
Here are a couple shots up closer of the ridge terminations.
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Thank-you for the close-ups. The ball on the finial looks to have been dapped and soldered, not spun. What a lot of work went into that last final finial...very nice. Hope you're recovering from the long session. I'm cooling my heels while it rains and rains and...occasionally snows.
Walter,
Thanx for the update and detailed picks.
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Chuck and Splintie,
We're almost done with phase one on this building.
More copper all around, then slated back in. Just a couple loose ends for next trip over. Giving quotes for half round gutters and snow guards too.
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A few more before I hit the hay.
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Why do they need snow guards on that slope? Will you be matching the rods already there or doing the cast ones? I'm not understanding the first two pics in this post. It looks like one roof's eave (that you're standing on) is dead-ending on the wall of the roof you're working on, but that can't be...can it? Is there any space between them? It looks like a gutter there, but still...Mostly, could you find out about that unpainted house in the background? It needs me.... <G>
Colleen,
There is a walkway around the left front of the Library that is the ADA access to the rear entrance so gutters and snow guards are crucial there. Parking area for staff on the right side so most likely we'll do the same there. Symmetry might also play a role in the choice.
Yes I'll duplicate the rod system on the addition since I want to retain the snow low on my copper panels. I'm looking to find a two rod system since there will be more snow on two roof planes on the old portion than on any on the addition.
There is about a 5 foot distance between the new and old portions that has a flat copper roof on it. It's about 3' below the gutter on the new section.
The house next door was quite a beauty in it's day I'm sure - now an apartment house and seen some abuse.
Heres one picture of the bay area with rope moulding trim.
Walter
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My trigger finger is itching to get at that with a heat gun...oh, my. One might think i'd have learned my lesson with the last Victorian whose miles of trim i pulled, stripped, sprayed and re-installed, but nooooo...
Thanks for answering all my questions, though i'm still unclear how the walls could be 5' apart when you're standing on one roof to work on another. Maybe that's what hanging Paul up, too...?
With deep eaves on both buildings --the drip lines are nearly in line -- thats the 5' width that is down in that space.
That house was a beauty , but needs help now.
Got it. Thanks.
It is called a dead valley where one slope dies like that. It looks like the second photo shows a deep 4x6 copper gutter to catch drainage and lead it off though which is better than a plain dead valley disaster, but still not the best of solutions. Somebody probably did some sort of addition at some point. No designer in his right mind would create something like that on purpose, IMO
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Pif,
Go back and read my response to Colleen - there is no dead valley there.
Sorry to step in. I thought the flat roof was in regard to something else and that you'd forgotten to respond to that point. There were several questions all in one postIt is hard to visualize just what you were describing there. Got any pictures of that?
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Paul,
I didn't take pictures of that section of the building since I wasn't working on it. I had to jump down in and clean up debris just before finishing up though.
Those lower roofs -- one on each side of the addition -- are about 5 feet wide and 16 feet long. The gutter on the addition roof keeps a lot of the water from getting down there.
Walter
Does that beard make you hot or what. I'm sweatin lookin at cha.
Just wondering, Lou C
Lou,
Not with ice water in my veins !!
No, in reality it acts like a radiator to wick away persperation so it keeps me cooler.
had it since 1972 so I wouldn't know the difference anyway.
Walter
Do you ever find pigeons or grakles livin in there? (G)
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Nope , but hot and sour soup appears from time to time !!
Walter, I've got beard envy. A beard like that takes commitment. It oughta have it's own name and address. Your beard rocks dude. I always have a long goatee and I grow a beard most winters. But by early spring I'm done with it and shave it off. Your beards got character. ;)View Image
I thought the same thing. When framing I always grew a beard in the fall and cut it in the spring, when I got sick of it.
Slateman's beardnow thats aBEARD
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>Your beard rocks dude.<
Too bad he's not going to Doud's. Get some fuzzy guitar's and they could pretend they're ZZ Top.http://grantlogan.net
Who got Bo Diddley's money?
And hot chicks. ZZ Top always had hot chicks hanging around to throw ZZ Top keychains to them. And a couple fast cars. Now that'd be a fest.View Image
A pearl necklace.....it really doesn't cost that much......http://grantlogan.net
Who got Bo Diddley's money?
we got all that stuff covered - don't want to miss this fest - "there's enough for everyone"
>don't want to miss this fest -<That's what I already know. Tell theslateman.http://grantlogan.net
Who got Bo Diddley's money?
Grant,
You guys make it tempting , but my wifes away in cambodia and Vietnam with her Primary source group.
Next year at Diesel's and I'm in.
Walter
>You guys make it tempting , but my wifes away in cambodia and Vietnam with her Primary source group.<
Sounds like the problem's solved to me. Plus, all Brian needs to get him on board is a co-driver.http://grantlogan.net
Who got Bo Diddley's money?
Hi Walter,
this has nothng to do with slate, but lots with standing seam roofing.
The house we built has 4 valleys each between 6/12 and 12/12 pitches.
This winter we had 6 feet of snow on the roof. The roof is 12" SIP's. When the ice at peak let loose it slid to the base of the valley and put a large dent in the SIP, as well as the standing seam roofing.. The house has been under roof for 5 years and this was by far the worst snowfall yet.
Would snow guard guards about 1/2 the way down the valley hold the ice until it melted?
WE are at 8000 feet in the rockies. The valley in question was a south-west exposure.
Thanks for any help
Stef
Ouch!Ice is a very powerful thing. You can't always anticipate what it will damage.I used to live in Kremmling out your way and roof all around there.
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You might try contacting Alpine Snow Guards and discuss the issues you're having with the crew there. It's their sole business so they might be more apt to give you really good info on what techniques to use.
Good luck.
Walter
Walter,
thanks a million. That is exactly what I need.I'll be calling them this pm.
You're da man!!
Stef
Too bad he's not going to Doud's. Get some fuzzy guitar's and they could pretend they're ZZ Top.
Yeah, you just end up with one guy with a beard and you're gonna think it's the dude from the Oak Ridge Boys. 2 or 3 guys and you've got ZZ top.
jt8
"If we don't put effort into creating what we want, we must then put effort into coping with what we have." --EPNIA
Brian,
It only takes hating to shave !!
I wouldn't know me if I shaved now -- 36 years and counting.
David and Luka have similar appendages I think
Walter
Oh, I think the beard makes him look hot.
Forrest
>Oh, I think the beard makes him look hot.Forrest<theslateman doesn't swing that way and there is something wrong with that.http://grantlogan.net
Who got Bo Diddley's money?
The copper looks great, contrasting with the granite and slate.
I wonder if you ever do the etch and clear coat treatment on copper? It really works well, keeps the original bright color and shine alive for many years.
I helped do that on a new copper roof, about twenty-five years ago. Still looks like new.
I've never tried that treatment ,but would have interest in knowing more about it.
I've never tried that treatment ,but would have interest in knowing more about it.
I just checked the http://www.sikkens.com website, thinking that it was their product but it's not on their list.
It's been quite a while but as I recall we used an acid etch and probably another bonding product, like an alodine or anondine, then three coats of clear polyurathane, specially formulated for that application.
Your copper supplier could probably tell you who makes the good stuff and what their recommendations are for applying it.
I suspect that you could sub it out to a painter as a pre-installed application.
Edit: BTW, it's just dawned on me that I mistakenly thought that you'd been working in Vineyard Haven, a town on Martha's Vineyard.
It's a bit early for me, out here on the other coast. At least that's my excuse and I'm stickin' to it.
I've never been on Vinyl Haven. That's where our beloved Oracle, the screw meister lives, isn't it? ;-)
Edited 5/24/2008 9:36 am by Hudson Valley Carpenter
Thanks for the leads.
Piffin comes from a couple Islands up Penobscot Bay from Vinalhaven --- Islesboro
"Islands are great for bike riding. Few cars and slow speeds, plenty of clean air. Also very good for fresh seafood. Slow pace of life makes them ideal retreats for weekends.
"One thing that makes traffic slow is the damn bikes hogging the narrow roads!;)
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I'd have to agree, particularly on the weekends.
But what the heck does anyone need with a car on a summer day anyway? Certainly not on an almost flat island, just a few miles in diameter.
Hummm, I'm afraid my island envy is showing. ;-)
I've worked in some neighborhoods that would be aptly named:
"Vinyl Haven"
I think I like your bench and island better. ;o)
Bass,
There is some vinyl here too but overall it's one of the prettiest Islands on the coast of Maine.
It was world famous for it's wonderful granite. The columns in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine were quarried and turned and fluted here. One of the great feats of human accomplishment !
Some folks over here have recently started sawing up some of the rejected stone from long ago.
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You're a true craftsman Walter. Thanks so much for sharing your work. That's a whole new world to me (slate and copper) but I do enjoy learning about it. Looks like an awful nice place to practice your trade too. That never hurts.View Image
Brian,
Thank you very much. I've followed your recent framing threads and been very impressed with your fine work as well.
This Island is a fun place to work -- incredible coastal scenery, very friendly folks,lots of slate roofed homes and select lobsters for $5.80 !!!
Thanks again and have a grreat Holiday weekend.
Walter
Brian, Only have one picture of the view, but I'll take some more next trip over.
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The beautiful Walter. Thanks. I love working in scenic areas.... it makes it so much more enjoyable. We did a huge wrap around deck up in the woods in Maine last Memorial Day Weekend. It was just woods and a beautiful lake. My crew and I went up there and slept in one of my guys' 16' trailer camper. Bonfires at night. The guys got loaded. And we'd work 12 hour days. And it didn't hurt that the HO's hot college daughters and friends were up there the whole time either and partied with us at night. All in all.... there was a lot of nice things to look at while we were building that deck!View Image
Brian,
were you in the southern part of the State ?
I'll take some better scenic shots when I'm out again.
It's one of the best lobster fisheries on the Maine coast.
Someday I wished I had a chance to learn some complex roof framing from you. If it came right sometime I'd help you for awhile for the knowledge gained.
Walter
Did u get to see any of that scenery up close and real personal?
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Your wife reads breaktime too!<G>
I've worked in some neighborhoods that would be aptly named:
"Vinyl Haven"
That was my attempt to bait Piffin but it seems I missed the mark by a few miles.
I'm grateful to Slateman introducing us to Vinalhaven as it gives me another possible destination and some new adventures.
Hudson,
They have a strip on the Island ,but I don't know if they allow private planes -- or just for the Mail run and the designated carrier.
I'll look into it when I'm back over. Worst case -- fly into Rockland and take you and the bike on the Ferry. Hope it might be when I'm over so we could share some banter.
Walter
Checked Google maps and spotted the strip right away, on Round the Island road. Looks like they have several aircraft tie-down spots in place so I imagine they're prepared for a few visiting planes.
The strip measures about 1400ft, about twice what my plane and I need to be safe.
I'd appreciate it if you'd ask for me. If permission is requied, you can say that the plane is a STOL (short take off and landing) Maule, flown by a pilot with thirty+ years of owning and flying small planes. I'd just like to know if they're receptive to visits from qualified pilots and who I should call to get permission.
I wouldn't be coming up your way until later this summer, if and when, but you can be sure I'll make plans to look you up, no matter where you happen to be working.
I've always enjoyed dropping into small airports, pulling out a bicycle and riding out around the area so it'll be fun to find you.
Edited 5/25/2008 8:30 am by Hudson Valley Carpenter
I'll plan on being out there to help show you around.
It would be a trip we'll both long remember.
Walter
It would be a trip we'll both long remember.
No doubt. Have you ever seen any of your work from the air? We can take a photo flight, check out the island and the area.
I've flown up the coast at low altitude. It's beautiful on a sunny day.
I've never flown to the Island so no I've never seen the sights from above.
I'll provide lodgings if you decide you can take the time to come up.
T'aint a matter of if, only when. As I'm on the left coast for an, as yet, undetermined time, we'll have to wait and see how we'll get together. I'll happily accept your gracious offer, whenever the event unfolds.
If you're working elsewhere it won't matter a bit, just a slightly different adventure for me. It's all good stuff when it comes to airplanes and bicycles.
That way of traveling was inspired by a visit to the Wright Museum at Kitty Hawk on my first long cross country as a student pilot, in 1976.
Kitty Hawk is full of the excitement of personal flight, and of the Wrights' great achievements as simple craftsmen striving to fulfill humanity's longest held dream.
They are an important part of our American heritage, particularly as tradesmen who used their creative energies in such an exemplary way.
What kinda cameras do you use for those type of pics?
What kinda cameras do you use for those type of pics?
Depends on who's shooting. If it's me, I use a simple Canon Power Shot SD600, point and shoot, through the side window.
If someone wants to take better quality photos or video, I'll take the right rear door off, legal with this airplane. He/she can shoot from just inside the opening, sitting belted in on the rear seat.
if you come, there is a place on Islesboro too.
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if you come, there is a place on Islesboro too.
I hesitate to ask, a place for what? ;-) A place to land?
I'm sure to visit Islesboro then, sooner or later. My home airport is only a couple hours flight from that part of the coast so any island with an airstrip on it is a natural magnet for me.
Some of the smaller strips don't appear on our maps so local knowledge is definitely appreciated.
Both an airstrip, a road to bike on, and a place to stay ( if I can talk the wife into clearing out the guest room)not sure, but I think the strip is 5000 feet - no night landings. I don't know about tiedowns for visiting craftTo google find, the zip code is 04848
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That sounds like a great time, thanks for the invitation. I'd be happy to have your company as a guide for a local flight too.
As I said earlier, I'm still engaged in business in So. Cal. and can't yet see the exact end of it so don't get your wife stirred up just yet.
In any case I'm always happy sleeping in my tent, next to my airplane. Gives me another reason to get up early and go "dawn patroling", one of the best times to be in the air.
I'm a morning person too, most days.
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Just checked Google maps, per your suggestion. That's a real airport you got there. Long paved runway with a number of tie-down spots, ostensibly for visitors.
That's a positive sign for early morning flights. Departing off a long runway shouldn't disturb anyone. Get up quick and throttle back before crossing over anyone's home.
So unless there's fog, you're on for dawn patrol. Otherwise, we'll can go later.
Looks like there's a good day of bike riding around on your island. That's always nice to discover, an island big enough to ride for a few hours and see a lot of unusual sights.
Edited 5/25/2008 8:27 pm by Hudson Valley Carpenter
John Travolta has to land there too.
Oh no! Is it one of those Hollywood hide-aways? ;-)
Travolta's on the other, upper end of private flying. He spends as much to replace the brakes on his jet as my airplane is worth, seriously. But I'll bet I have more fun, on a lot less fuel.
Time for a bike ride, before supper. Later, y'all.
Nada.it is too short for his jets, so he lands in Bangor and uses a helio to land in the field near his house.
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Hudson,
Checked out the regs. on using the air strip out on Vinalhaven on my trip which just ended -- seems only the mail plane , the outfit that flies passengers out, and medical emergencies are the only ones permitted to use the strip.
I think feelings are that if it were more open it would become more of just the wealthy who would be able to inhabit the Island.
We could still meet out there , you could fly into somewhere close and take the boat over.
Walter
Thanks for checking on that for me. Sorry to hear that they have a restrictive policy but it's not too surprising really. Liability is probably high on their list on concerns.
We'll just see where you're working when I'm ready to make the trip. I'll drop in at the nearest small airport and ride my bike out to your job.
While I enjoy islands, any place away from population centers is good for bike riding and sight seeing.
I've always got plenty of work over there so it would still be a great spot to meet -- some of the prettiest scenery in Maine out there.
Walter
Sounds good Walter. Any trip that includes flying and bike riding in scenic places is great adventure to me.
Vinalhaven is also a great place to go sailing. Nice working harbor, with only one rock. Don't ask how I know that!
That one got a laugh out of me this morning.
They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
Well then, I might just find the same rock. I'm a certified dingy sailer, light winds only. You can't get much less competent than that and still be able to rent a boat.
Yes sir, certified dingy, that's me.
Beautiful work. As luck would have it, my wife and I were in the library this evening (Thursday). We all love the new library, and it's been great to see the roof repair proceeding in such a professional manner.
I wondered if I'd meet you out there on that project !!
Getting quotes together for gutters and snow guards for this building ,as well as numerous other projects.
Got a couple of gutter jobs on "the neck " to quote as well.
Walter
walter, looks great as usual. my GF and i are planning to take a trip to vinalhaven this summer. i will make sure to check out the library. any other recommendations. i haven't been since a was a lout.
Every day is a gift, that's why it's called the present.
Go out to the Preserve on Lanes Island for a beautiful walk with views.
Check out some of the quarries for a swim. Bike around to explore.
Send me your mailing address and I'll send you the 2008 visitors guide by mail.
Let me know when you'll be there and maybe we can hook up.
Walter