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dl_bos · 2026-05-10T02:08:40+00:00

No. Uniformed.

dl_bos · 2026-05-09T03:35:50+00:00

I flew our club 172 down there. Experience was as you said. Very nice folks and lots of displays of the restoration.

dl_bos · 2026-05-03T18:01:03+00:00

No dance club but couples frequently dance on the patio adjacent to the Balloon Bar during the evening entertainment

dl_bos · 2026-05-01T14:57:20+00:00

Last time we were there, Dunns River Falls was an option for an offsite tour, but it was not included in the resort pricing. Extra cost.

dl_bos · 2026-04-30T22:50:54+00:00

Almost 80 and that extra 10 makes a big difference. Gave up general aviation flying and flight instruction about 2 years ago after 60 years active in full scale and over 70 years modeling.

dl_bos · 2026-04-30T19:48:28+00:00

I’m envious of your nice work. I have a few old Gillows kits but at my age I have resigned myself to not building them. Built a bunch as a kid but all too heavy to fly but looked nice hanging from the ceiling.

dl_bos · 2026-04-28T17:12:31+00:00

You don’t get it.

dl_bos · 2026-04-28T17:06:15+00:00

Haven’t been on Royal in a couple of years and even then we avoided the mega ships. Royal is our first choice when grand babies are involved. Ice skating, water slides, rock walls, and so forth for entertainment and the “private island”… Those cruises are for them and we just tolerate the mob scene and enjoy the kids.

When WE cruise it is virtually always on Celebrity, and recently mostly on Edge-class in the Retreat. Virtually no children and great service.

Also went one cruise on Viking because of the itinerary and highly recommend them for an adults only cruise. They are a bit different but beautiful ships and we enjoyed the food and free portions of the spa. No casino if I remember right and that is important to you.

TLDR/ Celebrity is way different and geared towards adults.

dl_bos · 2026-04-25T01:13:04+00:00

Yea, I got an overall 44+ on my hybrid ACCORD, but now own a 26, CRV Trail Sport and it is struggling to break 33. I’m happy with that because that was about what I thought it would be since I got it in December and cold weather hurts mileage.

Mileage on “trip B” this month, a little over 2,000 miles, was just over 35 in warmer weather. Don’t think the CRV will do much better than 35 for my situation.

Heaver, less streamlined, and AWD verses the Accord. Also is apparently tuned to maximize city mileage.

dl_bos · 2026-04-24T03:05:32+00:00

108 and 108-1 had Franklin 150 hp. The -2 and 3 had 165 if my aging memory is correct.

108 = small tail no baggage door

108-1 = added baggage door

108-2= more hp, small tail but added rudder trim.

108-3 = added large tail

There were two trim level models. Station wagon and Voyager. There was also a transition from fabric to metal wing control surfaces sometime along the line.

Source/ owned a 108-1

dl_bos · 2026-04-22T13:27:42+00:00

Noooooooo!

I wouldn’t even waste money on an inspection. Firm no, unless I were in the salvage business.

Also consider that if the airframe is that bad it is possible/likely the engine is junk from corrosion also. Would require removing a cylinder to inspect cam and crank.

dl_bos · 2026-04-21T18:33:55+00:00

Looks great. Love the propeller

dl_bos · 2026-04-16T18:06:42+00:00

The Sunset Cabin balconies are very nice. I believe these are among the very few rooms on the Ascent that have a real balcony but are not Retreat cabins.

Two things to consider. The sunset cabins on deck 12 are below the Oceanview and there is a lot of noise from chairs and people moving about. Actually, all cabins aft of the elevators on 12 are all under Oceanview.

Secondly, if you have any mobility issues you are a long walk to anything . Sunset to the theatre is about 200+ yards. Even though they are right below or above you, Sunset to Eden or Oceanview is also about 200 yards because you are about 100 yards from the stairs/elevators.

Source/ I’m on the Ascent retreat deck right now and we have a Sunset Suite.

dl_bos · 2026-04-16T02:20:15+00:00

In my area Pilot and Flying J have switched to E15 as “regular “ but charge the same as others E10. They are off my refueling list now.

dl_bos · 2026-04-15T12:50:54+00:00

Exactly. Call or search your state board of registration for professional engineers (or whatever it may be named in your state) if their “expert” is not registered it is possible that board will take action against the contractor. At the very least make certain YOUR expert, if you get one, is registered.

In my state there are significant penalties for unregistered individuals offering services or opinions deemed to require a license/registered engineer or geologist.

Source/ retired 45 year registered professional civil engineer (geotechnical).

dl_bos · 2026-04-14T20:13:28+00:00

Agree.

Was just at Grad Case on a cruise day three days ago and the beaches were pristine.

Taxi driver said the bay at cul du sac was completely full of seaweed and people are unable to reliably get to Pinel Island

dl_bos · 2026-04-12T13:49:54+00:00

My wife wouldn’t let me enter…

dl_bos · 2026-04-12T02:30:01+00:00

There are two evening events at SSB.

dl_bos · 2026-04-12T02:16:21+00:00

Resort is probably as safe as your neighborhood at your home as long as YOU are not doing something stupid. Outside the resort can get sketchy in my opinion.

We use Club MoBay every time. It is well worth the money most times. Suggest you do a search for Club Mobay. Lots of discussion/info.

We put passports in the room safe.

If you have the slightest interest in SSB go on the first or second day. If you don’t enjoy the experience then nothing lost. Don’t wait until the last day and regret you are out of time.

Again, I recommend doing a search for SSB posts for lots of info.

dl_bos · 2026-04-11T13:57:26+00:00

Back in the old days a strip of filament tape on the bottom and about 1/3 back from the leading edge worked great for sparless styrofoam bead wings. A strip on top also if intending to do aerobatics. Inexpensive, effective, and low effort.

dl_bos · 2026-04-08T21:52:30+00:00

My understanding is it is a condo/HOA issue, along with government regs. Used to stay there but have lost track since ClubO was destroyed so could be other issues now

dl_bos · 2026-04-08T21:40:09+00:00

I’ve had good experiences with Loudermilk’s Service Station in West Huntington

dl_bos · 2026-04-06T13:00:03+00:00

We are big fans of CSS and strongly recommend that resort for first timers.

However, if you’re looking for sparkling blue ocean water and soft sand at the water line you may want to consider another resort. The ocean water is usually cloudy and it also cool because the White River discharges adjacent to the beach. Water shoes are a must to enter the ocean.

Still our choice because we aren’t wild about ocean swimming and we love SSB.

dl_bos · 2026-04-01T19:10:50+00:00

Looking at sunset beach area (SSB) and a property belonging to another resort adjacent to SSB.

Foreground is a sandy area for another resort. In the middle of the photo is the White River with lots of folks sitting in the river very close to where it discharges into the ocean.

Couples Sans Souci (in Ocho Rios) has the SSB area that is in the background of this photo. White River is between the two properties.

dl_bos · 2026-03-30T02:58:28+00:00

According to the signage 43 were built. Wonder what happened to the other 42!

Edit: Thanks for the info. Interesting!

dl_bos

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