Cohesion Update!

 I'm making a lot of progress with this design. The hull is now one solid piece. I'm almost finish bonding the bow ends together. I'll start bonding the stern ends together and then add a low keel that will run along underneath the hull vertically. I also plan on building up the sides of the hull, in order to add some depth to the inside of the hull.
Due to a Covid 19 outbreak, we are currently under a stay at home quarantine which now has been about 14 days. Only going out to buy essentials from the store/or to work is statewide. Along with social distancing when you do go out among other people. Reality is like being in a apocalyptic scenario in a movie script. How unreal it seems when cold like symptoms causes people to fear coughing or sneezing of a common cold. Being unhealthy can be a matter of life and death if you have flu like symptoms..
You  have to be very thankful for your good health. It can help the virus cycle out if your immune system isn't compromised. Some people complain about being bored, but it may be a good time to catch up with your life. Meaning do the small things that you've been procrastinating on doing. That also includes me/family time that is hard to do when going to work or school. This blog is out of the ordinary due to the current global pandemic that we all are trying to avoid getting or battling. My projects are numerous and there's no room for being bored. There's just no excuse for not getting some things done. May this blog post motivate those who take the time  to read it.



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