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   seeyou | Nov 25, 2008 01:59am | #1

   Maybe you can get Paul to pack slate for you.

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   theslateman | Nov 25, 2008 02:09am | #3

   Went by his driveway yesterday on the way to the 4:30 boat

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   seeyou | Nov 25, 2008 02:18am | #5

   Went by his driveway yesterday on the way to the 4:30 boat

   That brings up a logistics problem. IIRC, the 4:30 ferry is the last one of the day and it can be 20-30 mins from the far side of the island to the ferry. The 1st ferry of the day leaves Camden at 8AM and it's a 20+ min ride. Add rollout and rollup time and lunch and that leaves about a 4-5 hour work day. Do you stay out there or commute?http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   theslateman | Nov 25, 2008 02:26am | #7

   Grant,

   I got on the first Sunday boat at 9 in Lincolnville Beach  -- 20 minute boat ride -- 15 minutes by truck  arrived and got my bearings , then started helping.

   Left the site at 3:55 to make sure I wasn't going to have to do an overnite.

   Just went out for the day to help lay the salvaged slates , but they weren't quite ready yet.  Took over some copper for dormer bottom flashings and a bunch of steps , but didn't get to use them yet.

   When I work on the next Island down I spend a week or 10 days so a lot of work can be done.

   Walter

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   Piffin | Nov 25, 2008 09:22pm | #9

   Just found this - I gotta do some sluething to find the job now...LOLMy crews would land on the job about 8:30 and leave at 4PM from the jobsite, maybe a few minutes earlier from way up-island. using reservations, and a fast drive, they just got to the ferry line in time.That gave about a seven hour work day. I would unlock, roll out tools, set up and all that before they arrived, and reverse close shop after they left to make for an efficient day. So within five minutes after landing and a visit to portajonny (Walter says, "get my bearings", LOL), the conversation was, Here is what I'd like to see happen today, and sawdust was flying.

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   Piffin | Nov 25, 2008 09:34pm | #10

   Just making sure you have my place spotted right.;)Call if you have an extra hour or two for the tour. 

    

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   theslateman | Nov 25, 2008 10:33pm | #18

   Yup , you're just across the road   can't see the house from the road.

   Didn't have a minute that day , but something tells me I'll be out again.

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   Piffin | Nov 26, 2008 12:07am | #21

   Yeah, it's a quarter mile back in. ignore the no trespassing sign. That is for trespassers;) 

    

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   seeyou | Nov 26, 2008 02:22am | #22

   My crews would land on the job about 8:30

   Yeah, you'd described the routine to me when I was up there. I knew you had reserved spots on the ferry for your guys. Didn't figure Walter had the same setup for a one off job. Was curious how he was dealing with the commute.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   theslateman | Nov 26, 2008 02:28am | #24

   Grant,

   Island traffic dies down significantly after Labor Day here.

   I was one of 6 vehicles on the last boat on Sunday.

   Walter

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   Piffin | Nov 28, 2008 01:51pm | #26

   Yah, Sundays especially slow. 

    

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   theslateman | Nov 30, 2008 05:46am | #27

   Going to go back out in the morning to help again since they are now ready for the stone.

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   Piffin | Nov 30, 2008 01:37pm | #28

   It is now morning.
   I'll be working way down island, but may try to catch up with you by phone depending...Gotta use this glorious weather while we have it, and work off that turkey fat 

    

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   theslateman | Dec 01, 2008 02:19am | #29

   Went back out today to help lay some slate and flash a recessed dormer window.

   All my brakes are out so we hand bent these pieces for a less than usual window opening.

   Calvin   -- think it's safe to go buy some stamps now ????

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    theslateman | Dec 01, 2008 02:29am | #30

    Cause Smitty says no more than 4 per post    -- heres the last batch.

     

     

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    calvin | Dec 01, 2008 04:13pm | #33

    Walter, might be safe if you back into the post office.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

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12. 
    theslateman | Dec 01, 2008 11:07pm | #34

    Cal,

    Good thing I can safely enter again  -- I'm almost out of stamps.

    Last ones I purchased were going for 28 cents. Have they gone up any ??!!

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    calvin | Dec 02, 2008 12:51am | #35

    You sir are a prime candidate for those 'forever' stamps.  By now at .42 and buy alot.  They'll always be good.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

    Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

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    theslateman | Dec 02, 2008 02:45am | #40

    That was  - as I'm sure you surmised  - partially tongue in cheek !

    Thanks for the heads up with Celtsfan's question.

    Have a great Holiday season and I hope you're mending nicely.

    Walter

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    calvin | Dec 02, 2008 02:49am | #41

    I think I am mending nicely, tomorrow the knife wielder will confirm or deny.

    I'm serious about this-would like to be around to see the world a better place.

     

     

     

     

    Have to set lofty goals.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

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    theslateman | Dec 02, 2008 02:55am | #43

    It's no fun being on the mend instead of normal activities.

    I spent all last Fall with no hip joint and then a second op. to put another in.

    Hang in there   -- Smitty can't be improving too much while you're idle.

    Walter

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    calvin | Dec 02, 2008 03:06am | #44

    I don't know, the s.o.b. was out last sunday with frost, sleet and turkey soup boiling in the bed of the pickup.

    I'm #### 'dA Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

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    theslateman | Dec 02, 2008 03:10am | #45

    Eating turkey soup , playing nine , then heading in for dollar food and beverage doesn't improve ones game much !!!

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    calvin | Dec 02, 2008 03:50am | #48

    No I guess not, but it beats the alternative.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

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20. 
    Piffin | Dec 02, 2008 01:48am | #36

    Dang, I got my nose into it sunday and forgot all about looking for you. That window hole is something - you don't do many 'normal' jobs do you?
    ;) 

     

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    calvin | Dec 02, 2008 01:50am | #37

    http://forums.taunton.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tp-breaktime&msg=113469.1&maxT=2

    this guy from maybe Boston has some siliconed slates and needs advice.

    thanks.

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    Edited 12/1/2008 6:21 pm ET by calvin

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    Sphere | Dec 02, 2008 02:01am | #38

    Hows that? The link gets me to a non existant discussion.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

    Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations

     

    They kill Prophets, for Profits.

     

     

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    calvin | Dec 02, 2008 02:23am | #39

    Thanks duane-I changed it out up above.

    Here it is again.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

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    theslateman | Dec 02, 2008 02:51am | #42

    Paul,

    Same here - worked till 4 then headed to the boat to get a ticket and back to Newburgh.

    I can't figure why they recessed that window , but hey what do I know .

    Luckily I can solder up copper sheet , but didn't finish that yet. The rake trim on the left side was not applied yet so we couldn't run slate all the way out.

    The dormer still needs trim boards too.

    A bigger one on the other side.

     

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    Piffin | Dec 02, 2008 03:21am | #46

    I spent sunday salvaging clapboard siding that had blown all over kingdom come top finish a wall. I had gotten sidetracked friday to replace a square of shingles on a roof where they'd been blown off in that storm.Today, I was peacefully enjoying the rain by staying at the computer to do a design concept presentation. I was wrapping that up just before lunch when I got a call from an insurance agent - can I get a tree off a roof and fix the hole right away?Turned out to be three trees,five holes, and man am I sore. Worked 'till after dark.
    Trees are off and holes have temp fixes. 

     

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    FastEddie | Dec 01, 2008 02:58am | #31

    Do you solder pieces of copper whwere the notch is in the window sill pan?"Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

    "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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    theslateman | Dec 01, 2008 02:59am | #32

    Yes

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    Piffin | Nov 28, 2008 01:47pm | #25

    things are a lot slower now. Couple big jobs on delay until the market and economy get rolling again. Not so hard to get on the boat without a reservation. 

     

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   mike_maines | Nov 25, 2008 02:05am | #2

   Looks like a fun little project, Walter--

   I'm curious about the roof insulation detail.  What's up with the 2x2's in the foreground?

   I used to have that exact same Volvo.  Is the front end smashed up from hitting a deer?

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   seeyou | Nov 25, 2008 02:10am | #4

   I used to have that exact same Volvo.

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   theslateman | Nov 25, 2008 02:19am | #6

   Mike,

   Theres a timber framed roof on stick built walls , with the v- match running vertically.

   2x8 rafters 4 ' apart with 3 layers of blue board over the t&g. We stripped 2x stock to give more nailers for the boarding boards.

   They had hoped to be ready for slating yesterday , but instead I played carpenter.

    

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   calvin | Nov 25, 2008 09:07pm | #8

   Walter, is that you? 

   You look ten yrs younger w/o the beard.

   10, shoot-20.

    

   Matter of fact, you could go back in the post office now.

   safely.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

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   theslateman | Nov 25, 2008 09:36pm | #11

   Calvin,

   Hope you're healing up nicely from your procedure.

   No that isn't me  - my friend who's helping build this structure.

   I do however look youthful for a 58 year old curmudgeon !!

   Walter

   Have a great Turkey day

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   Piffin | Nov 25, 2008 09:44pm | #12

   I knew that wasn't you. I've seen his face around, but can't think opf who he is. 

    

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   theslateman | Nov 25, 2008 09:46pm | #13

   He lives on the other Island  - Vinalhaven.

   I stay in his home over there when I do work over there.

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   calvin | Nov 25, 2008 10:29pm | #17

   Alright, just need some guidance case I see you walking down the street.  Would hate to just walk by.

    

   You're on Pauls island?  Cool.  Check and see if his house is "finished" will you?  Nice to have that to fall back on case the wives start getting in on us...........

    

   Enjoy the south.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

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   theslateman | Nov 25, 2008 10:35pm | #19

   I've lived in Maine for 58 years and set foot over there for the first time Sunday.

   The Post Office was closed though  so I didn't get to see my mug shot.

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   Piffin | Nov 26, 2008 12:00am | #20

   You are getting more sneaky with so much time on your hands...Finished? LOLCarole will probably start talking to him about genealogy and find out we are related 

    

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   calvin | Nov 26, 2008 02:26am | #23

   Just keeping my figure on the trigger.

   (edit: I've got my finger on it too)

   And they think we are working a conspiracy together.

   I was a bit concerned about smitty, but alas that's the first thing Helen showed me........

    

   They can't break a sure thing.

   A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

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   Edited 11/25/2008 6:27 pm ET by calvin

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   jonblakemore | Nov 25, 2008 10:02pm | #14

   I know you're not the GC, but wouldn't an SIP make a better detail? I would think the extra framing and insulation are a lot more work then an 8" SIP and some long screws.Also, is there a hotel on the island if you miss the boat? 

   Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA

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   Piffin | Nov 25, 2008 10:11pm | #15

   couple of bed and breakfast type places that are open at the pleasure of the owners this time of year. 

    

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   theslateman | Nov 25, 2008 10:19pm | #16

   Jon,

   We laid slate over SIP's this past Spring in the Photo thread  " Waiting for a crane"

   The gc strapped the osb surface then nailed on the same sheathing boards to make a suitable nailing base for slate.

   Your method has merit , but it was not my call. I was there for only a day to help with the starting of the recycled slates  - but they weren't far enough along for my help there.

   I needed to get back to finish up a lock seam porch roof on Monday or else I would have stayed with friends and helped again.  Lots of rain here today and heading to Philly in the morning.

   Walter

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   Waters | Dec 02, 2008 03:34am | #47

   That's funny!

   I was just looking at that volvo and remembering working out of a '72 wagon I'd bought a few years ago...

   Volvos....