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In 1/32 I've only built the Dragon one. I built it using Jerry Rutman's correction sets but in CHP markings. I've got the Tamiya D/K release in the stash to get to one day, probably as an RCAF 'Stang. Carl

Nice start Bill. I was looking at the gear inserts and the kit ones look to be ABS rather than regular plastic. I think I'm still going to get the brass ones though. Carl

I was looking at the B-24 this afternoon. How far are yiu going to take it Bill? I'm thinking I'd do it almost OOB with just a couple add-ons so I don't get too bogged down. Carl

Couldn't believe how stressful it was flying the pitot on. Going to have wait a bit longer me thinks before doing anything more at the bench. A couple more pics. Carl

That is truly a wall of dials. Are you sure that's not thr reactor control room at Lawrence Livermore or something? Carl

Mine would be a 1/32 CF-100 done by Tamiya or ZM. But I'd settle for a 1/32 Cf-105 from either one. Carl

I'm slowly going out for longer walks as part of the physio schedule they have me on. In fact I went and got some grapes at the grocery but that was all as I'm not allowed to carry anything over 10lbs. Carl

Sue and think we'll have a BBQ (probably in the spring) to thank everyone that helped us out and get through this. So maybe a little brisket then, something to look forward to sharing and show our appreciation to our neighbours and colleagues.

Made it home safe a few hours ago. The boys were with my sister so I didn't see them until after dinner. They were happy to see me and then claim dibs on my side of the bed. I'm in the den as it's closest to the bathroom. Honestly, it was just great to get home. One thing I hadn't realized was that it was my mom's 72nd birthday too. It got a bit lost in the chaos of my predicament. Thankfully they did something simple to celebrate it at my sister's place. Guys, thanks for your company through this along with the advice and laughs (thankfully no popped stitches. Yet). It was worth it being able to check in and read the new posts. I still haven't seen the bench yet. Maybe in the coming week. We're still figuring out what to make foodwise and coordinating getting the boys to school and home. Hopefully it won't be long until a sense of normalcy (ie chaos) returns here. Thanks again, Carl

Good news is I'm discharged from the hospital. I just need to survive the drive home with Mr parents. Wish me luck. Carl

Very true. I'd been thinking about this even before the heart attack. Especially with the 4 engine heavies that we have sometimes accumulated.

In that case, I'd be faking my own death.

I suggested making a brisket when I got home. I was turned down even though I said it would be in moderation. I guess you can't celebrate surviving a heart attack with a BBQ...

Now that you mentioned it, I noticed for the first time earlier today that the docs had shaved the entire middle section of my body. As in a stripe from my neck down to my ankles is bare. I was trying to figure out why I was itching so much. A very different sort of body grooming....

Thanks guys! In my defense I'm red-green colour blind so it all looks good to me. I'm looking forward to getting home and being with family. I didn't think I was Interior green though. More a I have no idea really

The Final Countdown- F-14s vs Zeros. Enough said. Midway- since that's what we all grew up with. Battle of Britain- takka takka takka Spitfire: the plane that saved the world- fantastic documentary.

That's pretty cool there John.

It's just before 9am now. My wife decided to call me right before 7 to make sure I was up. Here's what I got for breakfast: I think they're trying to watch my calories...

Happy birthday Frank! I've got a couple years left before I hit that milestone. Carl

Yeah, I've taken a couple of shirt walks in the hall. I won't be able to walk the distance o my kids' school until next week at the earliest. Thankfully some of the other parents have offered to drop them off for us.

Well, it's one way to get some attention. Although my wife says I don't have to go get so extreme next time.

Right now they're saying Sunday but if I'm recovering well, they may boot me Saturday. Won't be able to lift much initially so all the multiengine kits are out. We'll see I guess Carl

That's what my lunch wanted to make me do today. Boiled chicken disguised as grilled and drowned in honey garlic something.

A quick update guys. The operation went well. I'm on the road. to recovery still at the moment. The incision hurts like hell when I cough all I'm trying to do that at little as possible No nurse Ratchads thankfully. Just a bunch of Asian cuties. Talk soon and thanks for all the well wishes. Carl

Thanks guys! My dad had a triple bypass after his third heart attack and that was 22 years ago. He's still with us and doing fine. Off to bed for me so I'll update you all soon Carl