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jjessen

Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 285
Location: OR

Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:31 am Post subject: Thoughts

I once wrote an email to this august group that said I was in Buildus

Interruptus.  This is a state of being that prohibits one from working on

the project.  Reasons vary, such as a prolonged business trip, a bad cold or

flu, even the dreaded family vacation!  How could anyone not see the logic

of working on the plane for two weeks straight?  Why go somewhere else! 



The interesting thing about this malady is that it proves RV (or other

plane) building / restoring is addictive.  There cannot be any other

explanation.  When I pack for a business trip, I make sure I have the next

10 pages of manual with me, reduced in size on my home printer so they will

fit in the briefcase.  The manual is my breakfast reading, my bathroom

reading, and my bedtime reading.  And the 10 manual is not even close to

being difficult, as were the manuals of lowered numbered RV's.  Not even

close!  Since I'm now working my way through planning the panel, I've taken

all the panel pictures that I can with me, studying the layouts, mentally

flying with each.  Given that we fly with sticks, this activity can be

rather embarrassing in an airport lobby.  Women tend to shoo their children

away from me.  



But!  There are ways to deal with such sickness.  Instead of going through

the Buildus Interruptus withdrawal tremors, which have been known to become

quite disruptive to others who are so unfortunate as to be around the victim

during an episode, one can divert one's attention away from the symptoms to

such endeavors as web site building.  If you think an early RV-3 manual is

tough, go down to your local B&N and buy two or three books on DreamWeaver

and Coldfusion.  Yeow!  And they are so thick!  Thank the higher powers that

they give you a CD-ROM!  Take one of those manuals on your next business

trip and the plane won't get off the ground.



Another way out of the tremors is to visit other builders' projects and,

rather than help, practice your disdainful tongue clucking noises, look down

through the bottom of your trifocals while making the ever so insidious,

critical, seemingly discreet touching motion with the index finger as you

scrutinize a specific imperfection.  Ahhhh, the satisfaction of knowing that

you've created worry and doubt in a fellow builder's mind who is actually

building and not away from his/her project.  Don't you just despise those

who can actually build while you, staving off tremors, must remain the

tourist, content to watch? 



Yes, you've guessed correctly.  This is day 8 away from the project.  Eight

days of boredom and wasted building.  I need back to the inner sanctum of

the workshop.  I need back to my addiction.  



John Jessen

  ~328 (a weekend, no less)



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johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:09 am Post subject: Thoughts

Clearly John, my tri-focals will have to be reground to Progressives.

And now, only positive encouragement provided as an elixir to your

malaise.  May the spectacular Oregon spring weather help in a speedy

recovery back to your hangar and the lonely rivets awaiting your

caressing touch.



Make's appreciation for Tim's vast contributions even that much more

impressive and humbling.  Has anyone seen the great progress that Scott,

Ranae and Ray are doing lately with 100 days to go on N104XP?



I am still estimating 600 kits sold and 50 flying RV-10s at OSH this

summer.



Keep up the medicinal treatment.



John - KUAO

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Tdawson(at)avidyne.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:15 am Post subject: Thoughts

50 flying RV-10s AT Oshkosh, or just flying somewhere?



TDT

40025

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johncram(at)msn.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:49 am Post subject: Thoughts

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  I think 600 kits sold might be an underestimate. I ordered mine at SNF and  emp shipped last week. Kit # 40569. 

 John Cram - waiting

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johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:05 am Post subject: Thoughts

It's my forecast.  I'm sticking to it and the location is OSH '06 from

July 24 till the 30th.  They won't all be there on the same day though.

But I will. It will be the best cross section of powerplants, cowls,

props, instrument panels, interiors and topcoats available in one

location ever.



John



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johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:21 am Post subject: Thoughts

Kit #40330 is the highest number kit now flying. Congrats again Debby.

There are more than 18 who have filed registration in the last six weeks

(all the way up into the 400th), which is a step toward DAR Inspection.

I am tracking 12 that are all scheduled for completion prior.  Far more

who are staying off the radar screen like John Nys did with Randy's

progress last year.  I'll buy a beer for every 10 builder who sandbags

my estimate at OSH and toast one for every one of the 50 who are there.

"the glass IS half FULL".



Oh yeh, and on the empty side... there has been less than a 0.40%

sellout rate of those abandoning the pursuit to date going all the way

back to James McClow.  Rick, you are going to be missed.



Check Six!



John



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LarryRosen

Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 415
Location: Medford, NJ

Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:36 pm Post subject: Thoughts

Yes, Rick will be missed.  24 volt, Blue Mountain screens and probably 

only 6 to 9 months from flying.



John C, It could be a long night toasting each of the 10 that show up at 

OSH.  Let me know when and I will help.



John J.  For me, working on finishing up the canopy fit, it is difficult 

to get pack into the garage and make more dust.  It is pretty bad when 

my new Permagrit sanding block in my new favorite tool.



Larry

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John W. Cox wrote:



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Kit #40330 is the highest number kit now flying. Congrats again Debby.

There are more than 18 who have filed registration in the last six weeks

(all the way up into the 400th), which is a step toward DAR Inspection.

I am tracking 12 that are all scheduled for completion prior.  Far more

who are staying off the radar screen like John Nys did with Randy's

progress last year.  I'll buy a beer for every 10 builder who sandbags

my estimate at OSH and toast one for every one of the 50 who are there.

"the glass IS half FULL".



Oh yeh, and on the empty side... there has been less than a 0.40%

sellout rate of those abandoning the pursuit to date going all the way

back to James McClow.  Rick, you are going to be missed.



Check Six!



John



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speckter(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: Thoughts

We will again have out motor home at OSH and use it as a connecting point

for RV10 builders.  When I know more details I will post.

Gary

Just hung engine

40274



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rvbuilder(at)sausen.net
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:45 pm Post subject: Thoughts

 Hmm, I'm much more of a Tequila type.   Won't be flying before OSH this year but certainly next year.   We might have to have a little -10 get together up at my dad's grass strip about 30 north of OSH.  Great little spot to camp and have a BIG campfire.  hehe

 

 

 Michael Sausen

 RV-10 #352 Working on Fuselage

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johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject: Thoughts

We should let Tim do the wonderful job he did last year (if he is

willing)posting the participants and times.  I promise not to spend most

of my time with the warbird group as last year.  I will bring my credit

card for those who make it.



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johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:49 pm Post subject: Thoughts

Gary, I will pitch in money for the gas cause it doesn't look pretty.

And thank you now.



John - KUAO

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johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:52 pm Post subject: Thoughts

I’ll bring the Lime and Salt.  

   

John - KUAO  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen)

 Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 5:45 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Thoughts  

  

   

 Hmm, I'm much more of a Tequila type.   Won't be flying before OSH this year but certainly next year.   We might have to have a little -10 get together up at my dad's grass strip about 30 north of OSH.  Great little spot to camp and have a BIG campfire.  hehe

 

 

 Michael Sausen

 RV-10 #352 Working on Fuselage

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Rick S.

Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 347
Location: Las Vegas

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject: Thoughts

Hey!!!



I felt like I was reading my own Obit!!!   Rick CONTI is selling not the other handsome and clever Rick S.



Just in case somebody thought you were talking about me....James is now just a distant momrey...hehe, I mean memory.



What is happening to get all of us together at OSH this year? My first time!! Tim are you going to do the same as last year with the "list"



Rick S.

40185



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Tim(at)MyRV10.com
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:40 pm Post subject: Thoughts

I didn't have time for "the list" for SNF, but I will definitely do it

for OSH this year.  For those who don't know what I mean, I have a

password protected list that I keep for OSH that will give builder

info including things like Cellphone numbers and your days you

plan to be at OSH.  That way we can easily meet up with people

during the week.  I'll start adding people to the 2006 list shortly.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Rick wrote:

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 Hey!!!

 

 I felt like I was reading my own Obit!!!   Rick CONTI is selling not

 the other handsome and clever Rick S.

 

 Just in case somebody thought you were talking about me....James is

 now just a distant momrey...hehe, I mean memory.

 

 What is happening to get all of us together at OSH this year? My

 first time!! Tim are you going to do the same as last year with the

 "list"

 

 Rick S. 40185

 

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tganster(at)frontiernet.n
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:06 pm Post subject: Thoughts

Hey Mike,  

   Who is your dad, and where does he live? Just happen to live very close to him.  

            Tom Ganster 5598F PA28/140  

            RV10 #??? Starting shortly  

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bcondrey

Joined: 03 Apr 2006
Posts: 580

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:41 pm Post subject: Thoughts

Gary,



We also plan to be there in a motorhome (hopefully a couple days early).

Your location was great last year!



Bob #40105

 



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