Cliff Jennings said:
I was wondering if anyone would notice that… The little dude fell over when I was parking the cover, but my Give-A-Crap needle was flat-lining.
But of course our ever-vigilant Rooster noticed, haha! Thanks Roo!
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Some was too polite to mention it …
John, you’re sure an eagle-eye here… not much gets past you! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)
Thanks my friend!
Ric Golding said:
Now that’s funny! I don’t care who you are.
If you’re the one on the ground it’s probably not very funny.(http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)
Bruce Chandler said:
Ric Golding said:
Now that’s funny! I don’t care who you are.
If you’re the one on the ground it’s probably not very funny.(http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)
I was thinking the same Bruce …Ric must has a very demented sense of humor !
Cliff you got that mess cleaned up yet and if so it never happened !
Great work as always Cliff. Nice to see it out on the layout.
This Thursday, I’ll be giving a lecture on the history and site work and model making for this last “dump” stage of the project.
Apparently I’m not on the mailing list of the Foundation I’m speaking for (need to straighten that out!!), but thankfully a friend in NV just sent me this:
Flying out in the morning, all day traveling tomorrow. Wednesday and Thursday, doing a little more site-research; Thursday night the lecture.
Since it’s being held in the (small) bar of a (very) historic hotel, I suppose if someone wants their $5 back I could just stand them a drink. (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)
The big (but shorter) version of this talk will be given at the annual V&T Historical Society convention in Carson City, on 10/13. Over 200 people there…
If you’d like to see the PowerPoint for this lecture, or its predecessor from last year, please PM me with your real name and email address, and I’ll get the links to you (probably after the 17th).
Any prayers are much appreciated… I have 10/14-10/16 penciled in for foaming at the mouth while rolling around the hotel parking lot… (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)But maybe sometimes getting up to do additional poking around for next year…
===>Cliffy
Well, how cool is that!? If I were in the area, I’d gladly donate - and probably down a few at the bar, as well. Great model and a great story to go with it. I’ve enjoyed following it all along and it was sure a special treat to see it in person. Don’t be nervous - just imagine all of the folks in the audience don’t have a laser cutter! (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)
Don’t forget to get a bag of Tailings!
Have a great time and knock’em for a loop!
Cliff Jennings said:
This morning I re-took this shot. Dang, I still missed clearing out a leaf or two!
Even so, it is a grand image, definitely has the flavor and feel of the period.
Remove the Rooster weather vane as that is a whole other lecture and not necessary.
Good luck Dr. Jennings!
Cliff: If your talk is 1/1000th as good as your model, the standing ovation will go on until last call :-).
I’d sure enjoy being there. No such luck… Break a leg!
My friends, you’ve been great pals through all this, and you’re being mighty kind in your remarks, thanks very much!!
I’m in Carson now, at the hotel; time to do final tuning and rehearsal! Tomorrow will be the first time I’ve seen for myself the remains of the little ore bin and shed, which is in my model, and the center of the presentation. This is because the bin / shed are original Comstock architecture, but are in an isolated space that has survived all the vandalism elsewhere.
Thanks for your support and friendship, I’ll keep you posted.
===>Cliffy
i wish you a good audience!
Good luck…
So, how did it go? Are they ready to erect a statue? Or, is someone preparing a rail? (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)
Either way, it’s one of the coolest projects ever!
Thanks, my friends! I sure appreciate your encouragement!
I did about 3 hours of rehearsal / editing last evening, and am feeling better about all the prep.
Today was my exploration day, visiting the site (now with proper permission), taking pics, getting dirty, etc. My friends in Nevada had been there last February and April, but it was great to see the little bin and shed remains for myself, and also those of the tramway trestle – which are original Comstock structures. Really neat.
Also had a good chat this evening with the owner of the Combination Shaft, that huge landmark mine on the other side of the valley from Virginia City.
Doing final lecture editing this evening, slightly tweaking the text and my brain based on my observations this morning. But just like last year, I saw more important stuff, but can only bite my tongue, photo-doc it, and punt till a later time. And keep focused on this program.
Tomorrow is the big day… probably do a museum, change hotels, final rehearsal, and then the lecture at 7:00 pm.
Yee haw!
Good lock Cliff. You’ll do great. Above picture has me asking the nature of the train in the back ground, but it’s not part of your present endeavor
David Marconi,FOGCH said:
Good lock Cliff. You’ll do great. Above picture has me asking the nature of the train in the back ground, but it’s not part of your present endeavor
Thanks Dave!
Yeah, that’s the Virginia City yard of the V&T RR, it runs tourists between VC and Gold Hill. They were running their diesel train yesterday, and the tracks run right next to where I was messing around.
Did you provide ample time in your lecture for the discussion of proper venting of the structure? (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-tongue-out.gif)Just kidding you buddy, good luck and have fun!
Well, crud. I’m at least a day behind…
Plus, I was NEVER invited to the “discussion”. Probably for a good reason - Cliff probably doesn’t want any hecklers…or even fan boys. Well done Cliff.
