by Paul | May 15, 2020 | Fabrication, Farm & Homestead
The “Honey-Do List” goes on (and on and on…..). My wife and daughter like to “rescue” Monarch Butterfly caterpillars from birds and other predators so they will have a chance to turn into Monarch Butterflies. The caterpillars are typically found on milkweed leaves...
by Paul | Apr 30, 2020 | Contests & Giveaways, Promotions
Giveaways are open to all subscribers of Downeast Thunder Creations and Shoestring Shipyard respectively. No purchases required. Subscribers are entered once automatically. Additional entries are earned by adding (no more than) one comment per video on each video...
by Paul | Apr 16, 2020 | Boat Building, Introduction, On My Mind, Sailing & Cruising
Big Announcement! I’ve just launched a new YouTube channel. My Downeast Thunder Creations channel is such a wide ranging eclectic mix of topics, I decided to concentrate all my boat building and boat related videos on just one, dedicated channel.Right now, the...
by Paul | Feb 20, 2020 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
Cabin fever abounds here in Milbridge, Maine as I impatiently wait for he warm weather to return. I so desperately want to complete the construction of my new sailboat!
by Paul | May 16, 2019 | Boat Building, On My Mind, Sailing & Cruising
I’m an old sailor, retired marine engineer & naval architect, and I’ve been “landlocked” for the past 15 years. I have a serious need (as does my soul) to get back to sea! Let’s Go Sailing! I looked at an old Pearson 26 Sailstar sloop that was being given away,...
