Stephen a good afternoon
First of all my condolances with the death of your beloved father. It’s always the same the best ones go first.
Second thanks for arranging this website which seems to be a drug for a lot of modelboatbuilders. We can’t miss this site we are adicts😂😂
I hope you can find the strenght to go through this difficult time in life

So sorry for your loss Stephen. I offer prayers of strength to you, your family, and all your father’s friends.

Hi Stephen, sorry I didn't write this sooner but I also offer my condolences.

Stephen. My condolences on the loss of your father. It is obvious from the late reply that I was also effected by the no-email problem. Thanks for resolving it. Len

Thanks Stephen for fixing the issues and by no means least condolences on the loss of your Father. Looking forward to your proposals for the New Year. Hopefully I can participate more again soon.

Thanks Stephen, your explanation for not actioning the mail problem is perfectly understandable and along with many members not only do we send our condolences but also thank you for the continuing good work you do on this site. I am sure your father is immensely proud of your efforts and will be smiling on you even now!

Everything is back to normal, thank you very much Stephen.

Thank you who ever fixed this. Now I am getting the emails on items posted on the forum. Thank you again😊👍

Emails are back up and running 👍

App push notifications are next on the list!

Then I’m going to make some changes to the quiz and Wordle… both will leave the home page and be moved to a dedicated Fun & Games category, maybe called the Captains Game Chest or similar! Any category title ideas for me? Pirates Puzzles, The Riddle Reef, I’ve not decided what to call it yet!

I’d like to have another go with the AI generated questions (yes, we all know AI isn’t accurate!) - But instead of recycled inaccurate quiz questions, we might as well have new inaccurate quiz questions! With it being off the homepage I hope it’ll return the website slightly more back to its former focus of the forum, photos, blogs etc for all our superb members. The puzzle page can then be an option for those interested in that 😊

Finally - Christmas is coming up. We’ve often done a Christmas quiz, but I’d like to focus this year on charity fund raising, for either cancer research, or for the cancer hospice that did so much for my dad in his final days. I haven’t figured out the specifics, but I do think cancer is a better cause that has affected a lot of people on this site also. More than our lifeboats anyway, which are sadly more of a taxi service across the channel these days.

I’ll keep you all posted on the changes!

Thanks everyone for all your support as always 👍

Stephen

Hi Stephen,
I believe I am now speaking on behalf of all members.
Firstly, our condolences on the loss of your father. It is logical that one's life is shaken up a bit. . .
Thank you also for your input. Now we also know what exclusive work is behind such a great and useful homepage. I would like to thank you once again for your work, which is not something that can be taken for granted.
I have received more tips and ideas, even boat plans, here than anywhere else!
You Stephen, are great, but I would also like to thank the members who adhere to our etiquette. You guys are awesome.
Hobbyist greetings
Michel-C.