Bookshelf

fred capenos

Canoe Pilot

• Jul 9, 2009

• #1

The stem bands went on today and we're waiting for the decal, then the bookshelf will be done (after 7 months of fun) and it is headed for the Assembly.... Fred

 

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Mark Z.

LOVES Wooden Canoes

• Jul 9, 2009

• #2

WOW! That is a gorgeous canoe, Fred. But, isn't it going to be kind of hard to stand up the books in it? Looking forward to seeing it at the Assembly.

 

Dick Persson

Canoe builder & restorer

• Jul 9, 2009

• #3

Nicely done Fred! It looks fantastic.

Cheers
Dick Persson
Headwater Canoe Company

 

Kathryn Klos

squirrel whisperer

• Jul 9, 2009

• #4

Proof!

Fred has proven that it can be done! And it's simply gorgeous!

Now, there's a "flower bed" canoe in a nearby town...

 

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BLK

Enthusiastic about Wooden Canoes

• Jul 9, 2009

• #5

Great job Fred!!

Now you need to get several of those little "post-it" flags to show the original pieces that remain.

Bruce

 

Steve Ambrose

Nut in a Canoe

• Jul 9, 2009

• #6

I feel much better about my restoration project now!

 

Dave Wermuth

Who hid my paddle?

• Jul 9, 2009

• #7

Exceptionally done

Need another project? I think there's nothing you can't do.

 

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Fitz

Wooden Canoes are in the Blood

In Memoriam

• Jul 10, 2009

• #8

Inspirational

Fred, you are an inspiration. I have a few canoes that are very bad but look much better than your shelves, so there is hope for them yet.

Thanks,

Fitz.

 

Andy Hutyera

The Red Canoe Guy - Life Member

• Jul 11, 2009

• #9

OK Fred, you did your usual splendid job. The only problem is it looks so gorgeous no one will ever believe it started out as two book shelves.

Look forward to seeing it and you at the Assembly!

Andy

 

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Scot T

LOVES Wooden Canoes

• Jul 11, 2009

• #10

What a shame...and those were gorgeous book sheves too. Oh well, there's always Ikea.

Beautiful job, Fred. I'm duely impressed. You are an inspiration, for sure.

 

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victorw

Enthusiastic about Wooden Canoes

• Jul 11, 2009

• #11

This really is inspirational! It's a testament to how cedar-canvas is durable. Then again, How much of the actual original canoe is left?

 

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fred capenos

Canoe Pilot

• Jul 13, 2009

• #12

Thanks

Thanks to all for the kind words. The canoe is officially done. We are taking it to the Assembly to be auctioned off.
Dave, we will be in Dryden Michigan this August...I'll give you a call and maybe we can go look at the garden canoe....or not.

Fred

 

Dave Wermuth

Who hid my paddle?

• Jul 13, 2009

• #13

Hi Fred

Dryden is near, very near. I am donating a canoe to the Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden. Would love to have you stop by and visit. The flower bed canoe is something I saw along Pratt Road near Dryden. Closer to Hadley actually. I'm sending you a pm.

 

Kathryn Klos

squirrel whisperer

• Jul 13, 2009

• #14

Fred--I'm profoundly touched by your generosity in donating this beautiful canoe-- with all the work that went into it. An amazing canoe, and an amazing gesture!

Kathy