Post Archive – Classic Boats

Back in 2018 some photos showed up on ebay, which of course I scooped up fast for around $5.00 and then digitized them and shared them with you all. They are images after all and part of the fun is sharing such things. I then gave some…

Art Directing The Railway To Death, Okay Maybe Just Real Old

I would bet that many of you are not really sure of what and Art Director is? Okay, you have an idea, heck, my parents didn't even know. Well, as an Art Director for over 40 years, at some point you can't erase it from your brain. So…

Cleaning Up After The Clean Up – Old Photos

A couple days ago, before we were so rudely interrupted by who ever pulled the plug... Hey, let's just look forward, all seems to be working.. Anyway, a couple days ago, Bob Kays sent me some images from lake Hopatcong to fix. Okay, no sweat.…

We Should Break Woody Boater More Often

If you are just now tuning in, Man oh Manischewitz you missed some fun..ish drama. And we lost a fun story and around 20 comments. Lost at sea one could say. Now things might get out of hand, and fingers are pointing in all sorts of directions.…

Michigan Gang, Breaks The Internet.

If you were here this morning, we had a fun story cooking about the Michigan gang making small boats for kids. By noon we were up to 20 comments, and then it happened. Boom, crash, bang, sputter sputter. Woody Boater turned into a boring template.…

Sunday Sausage

While we were all story surfing and milking, lots of little bits and pieces of stories were clogging the digital arteries of my laptop. And so today I am going to clear them out with a Sausage Story. After all a good breakfast is good energy…

Global HQ Updates. Yea Yea, I Know.

Art, Community/Web

We interrupt yesterdays interruption to get back to the updates at the Railway and possibly a Mr B photo. Get this? I got private comments wanting more Mr B? So, there ya go, different strokes for different folks. We do have more Indian…

We Interrupt The Endless Milking Of Indian Lake For Breaking News.

For the record, this has been the longest milking on record, and to be honest, I am feeling a tad gassy.. Hey! Believe it or not, there is another months worth to go. Greg Wallace is amazing, and the paper trail and photos are insane. But we…

The Paper Wake Of A Chris Craft Triple Ride Boat

Classic Boats

Hold on, I have been waiting on the mail man to deliver the mail. Yes the Milk man is waiting on the Mail man. And so you are waiting. Thankfully The Wallace man knows how to text.. Thanks man.. Anyway, jokes are now out of the way. We have…

Dear Mrs Burns;

I will never be frustrated again while dealing with anyone on a phone tree. Okay, yes I will, We forget what doing business was like back in the day. Letters, and waiting for the mail. Not hitting refresh or waiting for the Ding, you've got…

One Photo From Indian Lake With So Much History

I have been holding this one image back because its just too juicy to have it in a sea of photos. Like the BW shot of the storage showroom. but this one is current. YUP. And that Racer is.. Yes, the racer in the old family photos. Grandama…

Story Surfing – Special Dart Indian Lake Boat Ride Boat

Classic Boats

We have a new term for the Woody Boater dictionary. Story Surfing. It's what happens when you go beyond milking, and the good stuff keeps coming. And such is the case from yesterday. Fellow Woody boater Jim Hawver, chimed in with one of his…

The Stump Story From Indian Lake, Ohio

Destinations

This past week we have been learning about Indian Lake in Ohio thanks to Greg Wallace and rest of the Wallace gang. The Ramsey Bros have chimed in with some gold, and one could imagine that the lake is a paradise in the middle of Ohio. Gotta…

Indian Lake Ohio, Where It All Got Popular

Destinations

This week we have been focusing our attention on Indian Lake in Ohio. Yes, a small lake kinda in the middle of Ohio, and well, the country. Mind you this is not a huge body of water, but man oh man, did the residents ever make the most of it.…

The Wallace Family Boats Of Indian Lake Ohio

Destinations

Yesterday we featured the Wallace Aero Marine Service Buildings, today we have some amazing images from the Wallace Boatride archives. Okay, archives might sound a little lofty. Maybe more like a photo album. Or maybe even some of Gregs Drawers.…

Wallace Aero Marine Services On Indian Lake Ohio. Oh Heck Ya!

Remember that killer sign for sale last week? The one at the Facebook Auction? The one that sold for $15,000? Ya that one. Well, we were all rooting for Greg Wallace.. yes the same Wallace, to get the sign. But at some point, it just was insane.…

I Know, I Know, Put The Railway On The Shelf

Todays story may seem like a repeat, but its not, its all fine tuning, and small details in the office that are getting even more dialed in. Like the shelfs made from raw cedar and the old corbels. And yes you could put an engine up there,…

This Special Request Goes Out TO Phil, What I Listen To At HQ.

We got a request the other day from Phil in New Zealand asking what music we, as in Mr B and I listen to while enjoying the timelessness of it all. Well, Phil from New Zealand, todays story is dedicated to you. WARNING: The music list is very…

Spending Timelessness At The Global HQ Office

Since installing the new AC heat window unit, the Office at the Railway has become my spiritual oases. With the music going, a warm space, Mr B, it just amazing how fast time disappears. Like a boat ride, its a joy to try and fine tune it all.…

Get Well Troy, And Sandi, Well, Get Yourself A Drink

For those wondering where Troys and his comments have been, he has been getting his heart fixed. it all started when we both got Covid. We still are not sure who to blame. I got better, and Troy kept on coughing, so much so, it caused some…

SOLD SOLD SOLD. You May Want To Sit Down On This One.

Okay, first put your coffee varnish down. And swallow it, cause you are gonna spray that Java all over your computer screen when you read these sale prices. Are you ready, I can wait... mmmmm, milk, milk, milk...... Okay, now. WHAT IN THE HELL…

Two Insanely Rare Signs At Auction Tonight 7PM, Only One Issue. AND A NEW PLOT TWIST. READ COMMENTS!

Tonight at 7PM east coast time, there is going to be an auction on Facebook Live. You all know how much I hate Facebook, Facebook to me is the evil in the universe and probably responsible for increased anxiety and divisiveness in our world…

Today Marks 6,000 Stories. Who Would Have Thunk It Possible?

Today we have reached a milestone of sorts. Todays story is the 6,000th one published. SIX THOUSAND. Not one day missed in over 15 years. Which leads of course to the larger question. WHY? The answer is simple. I don't know. I have never known.…

A New Sponsor – Grundy Classic Boat Insurance

About 6 months ago, there was a ton of chatter in the Classic Boat Community regarding letters from Hagerty Marine Insurance canceling people. Me included. If you read the letter carefully, it was clear that this was some sort of shift in underwriting.…

Angry Sausage Today

I have been up since 4AM and trying to write a story. Everything I write is angry and bitter. Website updates, new sponsors, a new Woody Boater, maybe another Railway story. Like you, I am in the same boat. Its the winter doldrums, and the…

A Homage To The Butler’s And Woolsy’s

Over the past week, now that I have heat in the Railway Office, I have been putting in the final touches of insulation and planking. I know this seems to take forever, but the planking is the time killer for sure. Each board is split on the…

A Night At The Railway, And The Desk Question Is Solved.

Okay I am mashing two stories into one today, kinda like adding some milk to the story to add a little something. Maybe a cereal of sorts. A sequence of a story that needs some more, but not small enough to be part of a sausage story? And…

We Need Some Help With Some Reedville History.

Art, Uncategorized

Yesterday my son Ham and I where allowed in a very cool old building here in Reedville to explore and pick. Ham is amazing at this, he finds stuff even the owners dont know they have. I will link to his store at the bottom of the page, or just…

The First Sunset Ride Of 2023, Thanks To Your Chosen Solor Deity

Yesterday we slipped out for a sunset ride on Sweet Pea. Kinda strange to be taking sunset rides at 4PM but hey it was 60 and calm. So, start that baby up and lets roll. Now, I have been on this cruise so many times I don't even really notice…

Pre Britney, Or Post Britney? The New Pre War, Post War Dividing Line

Yesterdays comment section took the usual turn of conversation.... Which I love BTW, and discussions were had about rotary phones and kids these days. It reminded me of a saying we have at work regarding conversations with each other. We have…

Real Chris Craft Marina Clock On Ebay, It’s About Time! UPDATE! Read At Bottom

What a breath of fresh dusty air. A real clock, real broken and repaired bakelite, might cause an electrical fire, and dare I say a tad boring REAL! Now this is how ya find them. Note no ® after the Chris Craft logo. Now of course one of the…

Old Photos Of Lake Geneva On Ebay. From Asia?

I am a tad confused this morning, how do old BW images from Lake Geneva wind up in Asia for sale? Are they real? Does it matter? Regardless of my confusion, these are cool images, and appear to be staged, so I am guessing they may have been…

Ding Dong Dang-it, Where Did All The Warm Weather Come From?

Art, Community/Web

First off, I am not complaining, and for about 3 or 4 hrs during the day it's t-shirt weather here in Virginia. I will add though, that you go out on the water, and it cools down rather quickly. So its a never ending mind wrestle. Boat ride?…

Vinatageising A New AC Heater Window Unit For A New Year

Well, I bet you didnt see this kinda story coming? Me either. But here it is. A Story about painting a new AC heater window unit. And its late to boot. Anyway, in the office at HQ it needed heat. I was headed down Mini split lane and an AC…

2022 A Year In Over 100 Pictures.

What a year. I have looked through the 5,043 images we have posted in 2022, and tried to get a taste of the larger stories of the year. Hands down though is the Molly O No story. Still cracks me up and was milked to the fullest extent possible…

Ugh! I Over Slept. That’s The Truth.

You know those nights where you can't sleep? Well, I had one of those, and ding dang. Boy that clock flew by and I just let myself stay asleep. I know its a lame excuse. And I am trying right now to start my engine. It's just clicking, and turning…

Chris Craft Pre War Planer?

I am not sure how anyone could confirm this, and of course sadly not sure if there are any pre war employees still out there to confirm it either. And to add to that confusion, it really has no writing on it other than the Sandusky marking on…

Bob Murdock From Howe Marine Found Some Holiday Magic.

When you open up yourself to the universe in a positive way, goodness comes around. Oh sure there is always the Dim's to try and distract you from such higher goals. But there are also Bob's and Chucks to remind you that 99.9% of the planet…

Twas The Day After Christmas, And All Is Too Quiet, So A Little Sausage.

Well, Christmas is over and we are getting close to moving on to 2023. How does this all seem to happen so fast now? And this week between Christmas and New Year, we shut down the agency so everyone can gather their thoughts and be with family.…

MEEEERRRRY CHRISTMAAAAAS, And Last Day Of Hanukkah. So Whatcha Get?

Here is to all a joyous day, and togetherness with family and friends. May the holiday spirit overtake you and allow you to act like a child again. Not that yesterday, okay and the entire year are any different. And of course todays tradition…

Some Warm Memories To Warm You Up.

Classic Boats

Yup, it's official, it's cold outside. No matter where you live, it's colder than it should be. And yes, even for our friends in Florida. Yikes. Lizards dropping from trees. WTH? I do think that may be one of the signs of the Apocalypse, so…

How Ccccccoooolllld Is It? Can Wood Freeze?

It's so cold you have to open the fridge to heat the house.Okay we got the joke out of the way. The question of the day is. What happens to wood when its this cold? And oh BTW, all our Florida Friends. Shut the hell up! Anyway. According to…

The 15th Annual Hangover Elixir Story

One would think we would all learn by this age. Moderation. But nooooooooo, Not when it comes to classic boats and a good old classic holiday office party that we can just hang out and be ourselves. Yes...."someone" took some copies again on…

The 2022 15th Annual Holiday Office Party, Come On In. Watch Out For All The Wires.