John Fox III Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Greetings All, Here is something I wrote years ago, but it's appropriate this time of year. A Ship Modeler's Rhyme 'Tis the night before Christmas, And out in the shop, Not a creature is stirring As I sit deep in thought. I sit with hot cocoa, Or coffee or rum, While thinking about All the work that's been done. The frames are all glued To the keel and faired, While visions of me planking Hang in mid-air. I envision planking completed, The hull looks so fine. Then I get to check out That new air brush of mine. While the hull sits a drying, I start on the spars. I love this hand carving! My hands bear the scars. Then it's on to the details, The one's no one sees. Like framing 'neath decks, And partners and knees. Finally on to the rigging, Those ratlines and shrouds, Those forestays and backstays For crying out loud! There's no end to this rigging! It just isn't fair! I could have built modern, And had time left to spare! My late night "mind building" Is at last all complete. My cocoa is finished, As I get to my feet. I go to the door, And turn out the lights, I think Merry Modeling To All! And to All a Good Night! Anchor's A Weigh! John Fox III Ladysmith, WI Bernard Kelly, JesseLee, Gwyl Blaser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Really good! Thanks for sharing. Charlie Gwyl Blaser and Bernard Kelly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwyl Blaser Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 That is fitting John. Thanks for sharing! Gwyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Fox III Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Greetings, You are all welcome! I know it's been around a while, published in a few journals and such, but appropriate none the less. Anchor's A Weigh! John Fox III Ladysmith, WI Gwyl Blaser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasseur Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks for sharing John. Beautiful Blessings to you and yours! Merry Christmas ... and let's hope 2016 is a good year ... Jeff Gwyl Blaser, Bernard Kelly and JesseLee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsib Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hello John Fox, Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Jim Gwyl Blaser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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