My surfboard work shed, I call it a work shed because it’s more than a shaping bay. I do all my surfboard work in that one room from shaping to polishing and everything in between.

The story about the different personal shaping bays I’ve had through out the last 50 years is here.

https://drsurfboards.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-first-shaping-shack-was-lean-to.html

Note the last paragraph in that post…. So basically setting up a shaping bay is more than a room with some lights on the walls. I’ve got my preferences and things I like so I’ve been seriously taking my time setting up the one that may be the last one I will ever have. And hopefully it will be home for where I work for many years to come.

Well something happened on the 9^th of this month. We had a destructive winter storm that hit my home and property very hard. I’m not sure how long it’s going to take to dig out and rebuild.

The last couple weeks a number of friends have come out to help. A very special thanks to all for that… we’re moving forward slowly. 

This below, taken from givesendgo.com , that was set up for my Wife Suzi and I

From Dennis Ryder:

We thankfully have flood insurance, which covers the house, garage and contents that are damaged. Anything and everything outside, like the dirt, sediment, debris and redirecting the water that is currently flowing through our yard, are all the things our property insurance doesn’t cover.

The damage to our home and property is seriously beyond our means. Asking for help is far away the most difficult thing to do…. It’s very humbling. But, there’s no way we can do this on our own. We need help.

Thanks for your prayers and support.  With shovel in hand.

D.R.

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