No, it's not a new ship model, but rather a, hopefully, new ship modeler. My grandson was born at 2:50 am this morning. Riley Jacob, 6 pounds 11 ounces. He was a bit early, a Halloween baby instead of a Thanksgiving baby. At nearly a month early he's doing well for his age. He was having a little trouble breathing but the nurses seem to think he'll be fine. Mother is doing well. Soon as I have some pictures I'll post them.

For those of you interested this date in history has two memorable events, besides his birth. The Charge of the Light Brigade and the Battle off Samar. Speaking of Leyte Gulf I may need to apply for a hardship extension on the Leyte Gulf campaign as I'm not sure how much modeling I'll be doing the next few days. The call from my daughter came as I was at the IPMS meeting and doing some work on the 40mm guns of The Sullivans. You know what they say, babies are God's way of telling you you've had enough sleep.



PS: somebody has got to come up with a virtual cigar for me to pass out.

Congratulations Rodger

Congratulations, Gramps!
Terrific news, mate...yes, another shipwright be born...

Now Gunny, we don't want to make Pawpaw Rodger feel old.

Congrats Rodger!

GRANDPA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats on the new baby! Remember it is never too early to start building his kit stash!

Congratulations he sounds like a healthy little tyke. Sorry no cigar for me I'm to young. lol.

Grampa Rodger, please don't give Riley a Trumpeter HMS Hood for first birthday present
CONGRATULATIONS

Rui (aka Skipper)

EDIT: But you can buy it and give it to him when he's 10