Vancouver Island

[Vanisle]

Thanks. I don't know much about Port Alberni but it's definitely a convenient place to stop on the way to Tofino. RC helicopters. Sounds expensive ...

[Stuff]

howdy from SE sask!

[Vanisle]

Thanks. I just about got stranded in Regina a couple of weeks ago due to snow (Air Canada cancelled a bunch of departing flights but I was able to get on a WestJet flight that circled a couple of times and finally landed) ... no offense to Saskatchewan but I wanted to get home. I've been to Regina and Saskatchewan a few times for work and went through Estevan about 25 years ago on my way back from a trip to Toronto - don't recall a whole lot about Estevan but i'm guessing there's a bit of grain around (although I confess I might be stereotyping that whole prairie thing).

Richard

[Stuff]

oh back then it woulda been the farming. now its all about the oil. towns growing like a weed (except the housing... )

[tracksntreadslou]

Originally Posted by aseejr

Saying hello from Port Alberni.

Hey JR good see to see you signed up...great forum and when you get a chance and figure things out post some pics of your rigs...cheeers lou

[derailed]

Hi Richard from the east coast
i also bought a milling machine and lathe when i started in R/C rigs
i'm always building or modifying something
built a few rigs for others and currently building a pete for a fellow in VA now
welcome aboard

glenn(NB)

[Vanisle]

Thanks for the welcome Glenn. I've never been to NB, assuming that is where you are from. The closest I got was Halifax last year a for a day (fly in and fly out same day so I didn't see much).

What mill and lathe do you have? I am hoping to get some time in December to play with mine again. Ever since I installed my DRO I haven't had time to do anything with them.

Richard

[bigpipespete]

Hello , i'm from Surrey on the mainland . I have been a model builder most of my life , a heavy machine operator, trucker , and now a clamp truck and shunt truck operator . I work with paper rolls from the Catalyst mills on the island. I recently discovered the rc machines and am totally wanting to get involved. My name is michael and i'm hopeing to meet others who are too. Talk to you later.

[Vanisle]

Welcome Michael. Who knew there were so many local guys. I used to work in various pulp mills on shutdowns. Now, I mainly work a desk and computer. One day, someone will have to organize a BC get together, with an invite to our Pacific Northwest US friends. I say we have it on the island and not in Surrey, no offence to Surrey intended.

Richard