I regret to inform that Hugo is with his rightful owner (my son) and will only make a brief appearance this summer. This state of affairs is such a problem that a puppy may need to join the team. Stay tuned.
I said it before. I love that You have added your voice to these videos. It’s way more personal now. Having said that, the style you started with was wonderful. You are bringing us in for the ride. Thank you Dave.
I've said it before - you're welcome! I spent my career on the back side of the camera. I'm still working on the acting required to place myself into these little films (it turns out that "being yourself" for camera is still acting) but I've discovered that I need it on occasion to tell the stories I want to tell. I'm glad to hear you find it effective.
WOW! That 1910 calendar is such a cool find. Hard to believe someone would just cover it over. Good thing they did though. You should make a frame for it with some of the old wood you take out.
Thank you! Throughout my half year of San Francisco studio art projects, viewers send generous words of praise. The Maine construction projects, in contrast, are met with a steady supply of beer money. Love it.
This is Wild! glad your alright, Dave and you had a (hopefully) speedy recovery all things considered. Love that you're documenting this. VERY interesting and entertaining
Yay! My favorite summer series is back! Glad to hear that your wrists are on the mend. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us again. As always, your work is fabulous (on the camp and the videos)!
It is. Common practice around here. We don't drink it, but bring in jugs of water "from the in-town house". (We don't have an in-town house, mind you, but have relatives who do.)
A not insignificant contributor to the joy of this project is that I'm not too sure where I'll take it myself! There's downsides to the solo slow grind, but it eliminates the forced decision making schedules brought on by contractors.
When I saw the input devices multiplying in the digital side of the Studio I wondered if the RSI fairy had come to visit you. Solidarity from one who knows just how spooky hand trouble is for a hands-on generalist, and sincere hopes for a speedy and thorough recovery. Nice to see you back in the saddle at camp!
Thank you! It was surprising to me that hard labor triggered extreme symptoms, when I always assumed hard labor was good for the hands compared to repetitive use of digital tools. The years of keyboard use likely set me up for the problem, but I'm not sure. In any case, the surgery seems to have done the trick. Long may it last.
@@cinodrome Long, indeed! Might be worth a hard look at your workstation ergonomics when you get back to the opposite coast. Did they hook you up with some good information for that? My long-fought habit of using my palm as a mallet frequently exacerbates my RSI when I'm doing hard labor, maybe you have some similar thing you haven't spotted in your habit list. Cheers!
@@SelahPictures We had a full time ergonomics person (ergonomist?) for most of my time at ILM. I consider myself well informed and well set-up. The hard truth is that we aren't well designed for long hours at a work station. I spend less and less time clicking - it's why I was so surprised that it was physical labor that triggered the extreme symptoms. My hand specialist admitted that it's all still something of a mystery. The way our hands are built out of the box seems to have more to do with it than anything.
Last year it was a hornet's nest. This year it's a 1910 calendar. Can't wait to see what else is behind that particle board. Welcome back to Maine. Break a leg in the theatrical sense only.
And why, pray tell, was there zero wasp nests in this section of the camp, and dozens in others? This space is on the north side, shaded, and not as warm? That’s my only theory.
Hah! I, and those around me, were prepared for complete uselessness for a week, but it really wasn't that bad. After the first 12 hours, my fingers sprang into limited action.
@@cinodrome I had really hoped to get both of mine done at the same time but my doctor asked, does someone at your house love you enough to wipe your but for you? I chose to just have the one done... :0)
I, and I think most people, always operated under the belief that carpel tunnel was aggravated by certain repetitive motions. My hand specialist gave that notion the surprisingly-common-in-medicine "we're not really sure", and considers the issue to have more to do with the engineering of the hand we're born with combined with age. My symptoms came on fast with the introduction of activities like day-long shoveling last summer, but was my carpel tunnel already problematic from years of working with digital tools, or would it have been a problem under any circumstance? It's unclear.
@@cinodrome That's it. I knew there was something missing from my experience. Next video I'm going to mute your royalty-free bossa nova music and put on the theme from 'The Rockford Files'. (No offense against royalty-free bossa nova music. I haven't blamed anything on the bossa nova since the Cuban Missile Crisis.)
I think so. The odd thing was that I always worried about carpel tunnel during my 15 years of long hours at a computer. In the end, it was shoveling and carrying bags of concrete that did me in.
You might want to be careful about cutting even fallen trees on your property. My cousin worked for the Maine Department of Environmental Conservation, and regulations apply when clearing trees, including fallen ones, near shorelines.
You're absolutely right. Each Maine town adopts their own shoreline zoning ordinance (though I'm not sure how much variation is to be found in the state) and I have a copy of mine on the desk. It provides a formula relating to tree density and trunk diameter to maintain a "well distributed stand of trees". Storm damaged trees can be removed without a permit or replanting as long as the resulting opening in the tree canopy isn't greater than 250 square feet. Undoubtedly more information than you were looking for, but your comment gave me the excuse to review the fallen tree details.
Glad to see this series continue. I hope Hugo makes an appearance soon!
I regret to inform that Hugo is with his rightful owner (my son) and will only make a brief appearance this summer. This state of affairs is such a problem that a puppy may need to join the team. Stay tuned.
Thanks!
Indeed - thanks so much!
I said it before. I love that You have added your voice to these videos. It’s way more personal now. Having said that, the style you started with was wonderful. You are bringing us in for the ride. Thank you Dave.
I've said it before - you're welcome! I spent my career on the back side of the camera. I'm still working on the acting required to place myself into these little films (it turns out that "being yourself" for camera is still acting) but I've discovered that I need it on occasion to tell the stories I want to tell. I'm glad to hear you find it effective.
WOW! That 1910 calendar is such a cool find. Hard to believe someone would just cover it over. Good thing they did though. You should make a frame for it with some of the old wood you take out.
I have to imagine the craftsperson putting in the new walls thinking, "Someday, someone will find this..."
So glad you are back. Can't wait to follow along!
Thank you! Glad to have you aboard.
This makes me so happy! I love the cabin restoration journey. Miller time fund contribution.
Thank you! Throughout my half year of San Francisco studio art projects, viewers send generous words of praise. The Maine construction projects, in contrast, are met with a steady supply of beer money. Love it.
OH YEAH! Dave-o!!🎉. Off to the races, year 2 - love it!!
Thank you N!
This is Wild! glad your alright, Dave and you had a (hopefully) speedy recovery all things considered. Love that you're documenting this. VERY interesting and entertaining
Thanks so much - appreciated.
Yay! My favorite summer series is back! Glad to hear that your wrists are on the mend. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us again. As always, your work is fabulous (on the camp and the videos)!
Thank you thank you thank you!
She’s a beaut, Clark!
Dad, Dad, Dad...
Fantastic to see you back at the camp, looking forward to year two immensely.
Is water drawn directly from the lake?
It is. Common practice around here. We don't drink it, but bring in jugs of water "from the in-town house". (We don't have an in-town house, mind you, but have relatives who do.)
I really like watching your work.
Thanks so much!
I could hear the dry, 'this isn't good,' very clearly in my mind.
It's muttered around here almost daily.
Beautiful, welcome back!
Welcome back to Maine. I hope you have a speedy recovery! I can't wait to see what comes next! Have a 6 pack on me!
Thank you! With the current pace of incoming beer, I may struggle keeping pace with the next build.
You're most welcome! Thank you for showing more of the interior of the camp.
Loved following this project last year, can't wait to see where you go with it this year!
A not insignificant contributor to the joy of this project is that I'm not too sure where I'll take it myself! There's downsides to the solo slow grind, but it eliminates the forced decision making schedules brought on by contractors.
Amazing episode! Your channel has quickly become my absolute favorite.
And folks like you keep me going. Truly. Thanks so much!
Welcome back East.
Happy to be here.
Minus the bugs. Can we have fewer bugs please?
@@cinodrome I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.
Great 2:1 episode, time for a BEER!🎉
Amazing! I'm drinking an upload beer as we speak. I'll have another! Thank you!
When I saw the input devices multiplying in the digital side of the Studio I wondered if the RSI fairy had come to visit you. Solidarity from one who knows just how spooky hand trouble is for a hands-on generalist, and sincere hopes for a speedy and thorough recovery. Nice to see you back in the saddle at camp!
Thank you! It was surprising to me that hard labor triggered extreme symptoms, when I always assumed hard labor was good for the hands compared to repetitive use of digital tools. The years of keyboard use likely set me up for the problem, but I'm not sure. In any case, the surgery seems to have done the trick. Long may it last.
@@cinodrome Long, indeed! Might be worth a hard look at your workstation ergonomics when you get back to the opposite coast. Did they hook you up with some good information for that? My long-fought habit of using my palm as a mallet frequently exacerbates my RSI when I'm doing hard labor, maybe you have some similar thing you haven't spotted in your habit list. Cheers!
@@SelahPictures We had a full time ergonomics person (ergonomist?) for most of my time at ILM. I consider myself well informed and well set-up. The hard truth is that we aren't well designed for long hours at a work station. I spend less and less time clicking - it's why I was so surprised that it was physical labor that triggered the extreme symptoms. My hand specialist admitted that it's all still something of a mystery. The way our hands are built out of the box seems to have more to do with it than anything.
@@cinodrome Yes, as a similar specialist once told me with a shrug "using the body wears it out."
I look forward to seeing you build it. Have a 6pack on me!
Welcome back! Look at that potential bookshelf (the stairwell) ((Books fit anywhere)) oh wow! hidden treasure!!!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
If I start stuffing it with books, you’ll be the first to know.
Yes! So excited for year two!
Glad to have you along for the ride.
YAY! I've been waiting all winter!
You and me both!
Last year it was a hornet's nest. This year it's a 1910 calendar. Can't wait to see what else is behind that particle board. Welcome back to Maine. Break a leg in the theatrical sense only.
And why, pray tell, was there zero wasp nests in this section of the camp, and dozens in others? This space is on the north side, shaded, and not as warm? That’s my only theory.
Wow, someone must really love you to allow you to have both hands done at the same time. Hope they are still talking to you!
Hah! I, and those around me, were prepared for complete uselessness for a week, but it really wasn't that bad. After the first 12 hours, my fingers sprang into limited action.
@@cinodrome I had really hoped to get both of mine done at the same time but my doctor asked, does someone at your house love you enough to wipe your but for you? I chose to just have the one done... :0)
I thought my carpal tunnel went away, but it came back. About how much does that surgery usually cost?
Curious what prompted the carpal tunnel. Was it precautionary or did it flair up?
I, and I think most people, always operated under the belief that carpel tunnel was aggravated by certain repetitive motions. My hand specialist gave that notion the surprisingly-common-in-medicine "we're not really sure", and considers the issue to have more to do with the engineering of the hand we're born with combined with age. My symptoms came on fast with the introduction of activities like day-long shoveling last summer, but was my carpel tunnel already problematic from years of working with digital tools, or would it have been a problem under any circumstance? It's unclear.
Is that a James Garner picture on the writing desk ? was he a relative??
Nice catch. It is and he is not. I have no idea why there was a James Garner portrait in this place, which makes me like it all the more.
@@cinodrome That's it. I knew there was something missing from my experience. Next video I'm going to mute your royalty-free bossa nova music and put on the theme from 'The Rockford Files'. (No offense against royalty-free bossa nova music. I haven't blamed anything on the bossa nova since the Cuban Missile Crisis.)
Is this syndrome a cumulative thing that went rapid from the hard labor during the restoration?
I think so. The odd thing was that I always worried about carpel tunnel during my 15 years of long hours at a computer. In the end, it was shoveling and carrying bags of concrete that did me in.
You might want to be careful about cutting even fallen trees on your property. My cousin worked for the Maine Department of Environmental Conservation, and regulations apply when clearing trees, including fallen ones, near shorelines.
You're absolutely right. Each Maine town adopts their own shoreline zoning ordinance (though I'm not sure how much variation is to be found in the state) and I have a copy of mine on the desk. It provides a formula relating to tree density and trunk diameter to maintain a "well distributed stand of trees". Storm damaged trees can be removed without a permit or replanting as long as the resulting opening in the tree canopy isn't greater than 250 square feet.
Undoubtedly more information than you were looking for, but your comment gave me the excuse to review the fallen tree details.
Not TMI at all. You should hear my cousin expound on environmental issues! Knowing more than you wanted to is no bad thing.
Thanks!
You fabulous people! Greatly appreciated - thank you!