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I'm finding it tougher to keep track of all the threads that this blog is starting to generate. Not that's it noticeable for you, the reader, but for me I've had a million real cool subjects that I just have to get to in 2008. Every time I look up something I see something else that I just HAVE to write about sometime soon.

I promised a few new series for 2008 and I am on the hunt for a small desk to use for model building. I changed my mind about building it on the kitchen table. In part because I just got it and have been revelling in eating my meals seated with beverage and napkin within easy reach, rather that balanced on my knee. And I have a series on toasters coming up and I don't want my toaster (prominently featured on my kitchen table)to accidentally appear in any model photos I take. It's not because of any toaster inferiority I suffer, it is a mighty toaster after all, but because I like to review the history of things in their proper order. When the time comes, I'll show you my toaster.

I have the perfect spot in my living room for a desk and an excellent magnifying lamp my wife got for me (she knows how to treat a guy well). I just have to figure out what model to build. I confess I'm a bit nervous. Tall ships or any boat models with rigging just scare the hell out of me. I love looking at them in museums and I marvel at the coiled ropes and how every line just seems to go in the right place, but for the love of Christ I don't know a windlass from a binnacle. I'm leaning towards an airplane, most likely from one of the world wars. At least I know front from back with those.

I plan to post a short list soon for readers to debate and vote on if they want. Once settled I'll see if I can find an actual model kit, do the research on paint and markings, and fill my evenings with the gentle sounds of muttered curses, paint fumes while sipping a brandy and soda. Makes you want to smoke cigars.