Is there some competition I am not aware of to see who can use my name, in terms of procrastination, the most? I belong in a dictionary. My name is becoming almost as useful as the F word.
another universal adjective, good need one to use around sensitive ears! 
yah the competition to see who takes the longest to finish half done projects. Bill thinks he’s a runner up but my 10+ years is hard to beat…
If you count started but completely abandoned, I’ve got some going back almost 20 years 
But do you have plans to actually finish it someday? That’s the key.
Yeah that quote is from a single very encouraging shingling post from Rick Marty in 2011. @Rick_Marty
Rick, did you by any chance accidentally delete “Here’s something I prepared earlier”?
I only ask because every morning since the end of the Mik Challege I too have said, “Starting to apply the wood shakes to the building…”
But as I hit the halfway mark yesterday and after reading the above remarks through my Ric Marty induced shingling haze, I had an epiphany!
I hope you’re all sitting down, because It looks like there are enough unfinished projects amongst the LargeScale Centralian population to consider a TAKE THE MARIE KONDŌ or the FINISH A MIK CHALLENGE.
I know this controversial especially as this documentary encourages people accept that they are never going to use/wear/build something figure out if it brings them joy or thank them for joy it brought them, then toss the item.
Forgive me Bob, for I have sinned…
I have gunna-ed 3 projects since my last posting…
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A few years back we had a MIK challenge was just that to finish half done projects. I can’t remember what I did or if I even finished it.
MIK builds have an interesting feature of half-life. They never quite get finished…
now, this was some kind of minority report.
more than half of the participants do finish.
Then the half that doesn’t finish has a another half life of MIK cycles, etc etc…
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Dang! I should have cross referenced the LSC Wayback machine before posting that epiphany! Of course you guys would have thought of that…
Yet another “NOT-THE-MIK” update
Craig, I’ve been saying this every day from the Mik.
So far…
Thanks to my glue choices, this is as far as I’ve gotten during the month I joined your & Devon’s race.
I’m thinking if I had chosen Jim’s Goop I’d be finished with the shingling and well into rehab (for glue sniffing) by now. No such luck with TB3 
I’m a bit concerned though, that you and Devon have been quite quiet (a bit too quiet if you ask me) about the Hecla- Special Project “race”.
At least I’ve caught up to Korm.🥸 (I think)
No rush though, I’m slowly getting through Dan’s kind tutorial to learn how to fill this gap using fusion 360.
I’ve been slightly busy with other stuff like earning a paycheck. 
I just ordered some more 3mm warm white LEDs and some LED drivers to hopefully get back started on the feed mill store area. April is always a busy month with birthdays, spring break, Easter, etc.
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Well that’s one way to slow me down Craig!
Now I want lighting too!
On the bright side (pun intended), I think I may have caught up with Mr. Kormsen.
Today I’m finally fitting the MIK bit to the NOT-the-MIK bit so that I can actually meet this year’s challenge requirement. The shims look tight…. sigh.
It also looks like I probably have another 50 shingles to add to the ridge as shipping for a $2.75 120 degree ridge cap looks somewhat problematic.
I’ll post a proper glamour shot tomorrow.
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I so miss USPS surface shipping… 
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Ah the good ol’ days when shipping was the same price as the item you were purchasing… sigh…
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I went to order led drivers from Amazon and saw the price of .010¢ a piece was way cheaper than the electronic outlets so I put 100 in my shopping cart. Went to go check out and the bill was for $448! It was $400+ for shipping. Yah not going to happen. Delete, delete empty cart as fast as I can.
Two thousand five hundred and sixteen shingles later…
Step into the future of wayside railway industries with this newly constructed 2-bay engine house. Designed with modern functionality and architectural finesse, this engine house features two spacious bays equipped with cutting-edge maintenance equipment, and an annex for napkin storage while still providing a turnkey solution for locomotive servicing and upkeep.
Nestled deep within the vibrant southern LargeScale Centralian railway community, this meticulously glued & pin-nailed structure offers unparalleled convenience and efficiency to tackle any type narrow gauge upkeep required in the modern age of steam.
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With its sleek design and durable construction, it stands as a testament to MIK innovation in the railway industry. Whether used for commercial purposes or as a centrepiece for a garden railway museum, this engine house represents a prime investment opportunity in the ever-evolving landscape of transportation infrastructure.
I think I’ve gone as far as I can for the time being. There’s some tweaks to be added, but I need to get the railway up and running.
Big thanks to all the advice and help from you guys during my first build.
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Nah, don’t believe ya… can you do a recount? 
Seriously, bloody nice job mate.
Cheers
N
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Beautiful building inside and out.
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