2026 Plastic Surgeons Meetings and Other Model Fun!

[Heavens Eagle]

You never know for sure what a person will treasure. You can only try.

 

[Rhino]

The more I think about this gift, the more I think it might be in poor taste.

 

[Rhino]

The 1790's HMS Bounty swims! I haven't made up my mind about crew figures yet.

I got a start on the 1833 U.S. Revenue Service Cutter Roger B. Taney. She's hard-over into the wind on a 10-foot swell in pursuit of law-breakers. Crewmen will be a must on this vessel. Filing of the waterline hull on the windward side will be tricky.

It has occurred to me that these more complex vessels may be too delicate for school gifts. I have a couple of studier options for my 5th graders.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

If you glue the cover to the base such that it doesn't easily come off, they should be fine for anyone except kindergarteners and younger. Not sure how sturdy your masts and such are, but unless they are thrown at a wall or floor would they hold up to normal handling?

 

[Duke Maddog]

I think these are magnificent! I agree with Paul, I think with the cover firmly glued in place, those fifth graders should be mature enough to understand that you don't punt these across the room or anything. Treat them well and they will last a lifetime.

Chris you are one incredibly awesome guy!

 

[Rhino]

After a conversation with our schools principal, The retirement present for Mrs. Borgmeyer goes forward. I was assured she would 100% enjoy such a thing, despite my misgivings. Collecting the autographs from the 5th grade class and teaching staff members went well on Friday.

 

[Rhino]

As the end of this school year and my short career as a special needs reading and spelling associate draws nearer, I finished another small sailing vessel model cube for presentation.

Rather a future history subject. A much older Abigail and Brooklyn merrily underway to sunny parts unknown on their 58-footer.
I used a couple of leftover female figures from the 1/700 scale "Kwitcherbitchin" offshore powerboat build. A #11 blade was used for applying the paint for the blue bikini.

 

[moon puppy]

The best jokes are the ones with risk factors.
Fine looking boat Chris

my short career as a special needs reading and spelling associate draws nearer

I had no idea you were doing that. Outstanding! Thank you, not something that's done lightly.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Fine looking vessels Chris!
I am sure the recipients will appreciate and enjoy them.

 

[Rhino]

The best jokes are the ones with risk factors.
Fine looking boat Chris

I had no idea you were doing that. Outstanding! Thank you, not something that's done lightly.

Most imagine me to be a simple school bus driver, even among my bus-mates. One discounts any advice I may offer about the taught responses that our students learn in classrooms to make keeping discipline consistent, mostly because he's a know-it-all.
Rick. Odd how that name sometime begins with a silent "P", is it not?

It has been my privilege to work in the school, but it won't be repeated next school year. I learned a great deal from my classroom teachers and students alike. My special needs kid is doing regular classroom assignments, not the Individual Education Program studies he started with. His confidence has improved, and he's become a little bossy. His spelling is still an abomination, but.......
"The World is my classroom. Everyone is my teacher. Everyone is my student."
4 days of school left, and two of them are early out!

I used my avatar to decorate the blank side of my school badge. "Mr. Rhino". I advise students that if they waken after a full moon and find their mother's petunias stomped flat by big, round, flat feet, that I may have been in the neighborhood the night before.
"I am not like other rhinos."

 

[Rhino]

Abigail's yacht model (Vignette?) is finished and ready for delivery. Other kids are disappointed there isn't time to make more of these before school year's end. I confess, smart, funny, polite Abigail is a favorite.


Yesterday was my Golden Birthday. (Born in '63, aged 63 years, see?) I have not worked on my birthday for decades, pleasing myself on my special day instead, but this year I did, due to school transportation demands.

Under a tentative sky, Bus two-three sallied forth!
A pair of tow-headed 1st grade chatterboxes made me a birthday card while underway.

On one's day of birth anniversary, you bring treats to school for others, so as to acknowledge your day, since no one can remember everyone's birthday, this is the way. Both 5th grade classes sang happy birthday when their treats were handed out, then my Sweetheart arrived after lunch with baloonies, and my class and my sweetie sang to me a third time! I have never been so adored and appreciated before in my career! A senior Rhino may have gotten all misty and mooshy. Ja, Me!

I don't allow snacks on the bus, so the afternoon bus riders had a choice of a mermaid's tear or a little Jesus, or both. One of the tow-headed 1st grade chatterboxes helped distribute the little Jesus figures, and did a fine job!

This may have been the most momentous birthday ever. I am humbled to be so blessed by these folk.

On return home, there were presents and we went to Los Flores for a supper treat with friends to top off a very fine day!
Tonight, we dine in style with Grands and great grandkids! Then, off to my Sweetie's favorite singing spot to play with more friends!

 

[moon puppy]

I don't allow snacks on the bus, so the afternoon bus riders had a choice of a mermaid's tear or a little Jesus, or both. One of the tow-headed 1st grade chatterboxes helped distribute the little Jesus figures, and did a fine job!

Love those little things! Saw someone place one on a poker table at the Costco the other week.
Baby Jesus, not a 1st grader....

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Happy 63 to you Mr Rhiner! May there be many more where you get to tweak everyone and have a good time!