Wanted to take a moment to thank the many on this board during my first canoe building process. I admire all of your experience, recommendations and techniques. Sometimes my decisions were made based more on time with a rational conglomeration of all of your input and I have been blessed with the knowledge in this forum. Unfortunately while living in a urban area many don’t understand the passion and the desire to do something like this on your own as you all do, and I have received jokes and whatever etc..., but I have come to the realization that these comments come from people that do not challenge themselves and move forward with the status quo. I am very disheartened by those that don’t understand why I am doing this and how I exactly intend to use my craft that I built with my own hands. I have decided it is not worth the explanation as to why but more of a thanks to those that helped me along the way such as Jim Dodd, Robin Lauer, Alsg, Rick R, Odyssey & Roybrew. The technical. Information that I was always searching for was kindly provided by Jim Dodd, Alsg, Cruiser, Alan Gage, Memaquay (Rob Haslam), Stripper Guy & Dogbrain. I am honored to be in such a great presence of people that understand why I do what do or at least try to do what you have all done! You are all inspirational and I thank you for your criticisms, recommendations and corrections. I would not have a product that resembles something that would float without your advice. I hope to share advice in the future as well with someone who has the same desires to learn. This is a heart felt thank you to all of you and I appreciated every word you shared with me along the way. Here’s to finishing this canoe so I can realize it’s splendor on its first solo trip in the Allagash region.