It's a 1955 Thompson Sea Coaster a.k.a. The Picnic Boat! One year, 2 sheets of marine plywood, 6 quarts of varnish, 2 quarts of black hull paint, 2 quarts of two part primer—oh hell, lots of other stuff and more hours than I can count but the result is, well…Check it out!

Thanks to my team of experts:

Mike Strohm - Woodworking, counseling, finishing
Dick DeWert - Historian
Thomas and Greg Dangerfield—Electronics and mechanicals
Allcraft Marine—Motor Maintenance
Wooden Boat Shop and Jack McCarthy- Great advice, historian, supplies
Nick White - Labor

Posted by Peter White at 11:06 PM | Permalink

I have a problem. Wood Boats! I love them. I've been looking for a small, wood, lapstrake motor boat to use on the Ohio River since sailing around here is pretty dismal. This 1957 Thompson Sea Coaster sort of came to me. It needs love but I've had more fun learning about these handsome little boats. Stay posted to see the progress.

Posted by Peter White at 9:40 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Ok, one from the heart. I purchased this boat for $70 in 1978 with the idea that it would be a perfect sailing trainer for my first offspring. (I wasn't even dating anyone yet alone married) Well, my first born is 22 and I just got around to restoring this little "nut".

Built in Oslo Norway in 1941, the Danish Peanut is only 11' long but for what it lacks in length, it makes up for with personality (I know its owner). Good friend, client and master woodworker, Mike Stohm helped with the restoration providing new book-matched mahogany rails and other improvements. Sailor's Tailor in Yellow Springs duplicated the unique blue sail.

It's maiden voyage was on the familiar waters of Hoover Reservoir in Columbus on a blustery (20-30 MPH) day. My expert sailing brother, Mark and I took turns trying to break - I mean sail—the historic craft. Here's a cool black and white shot busting through the intimidating 8" waves.

Posted by Peter White at 3:51 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

On a recent trip to Nashville, Tennessee for the International Bluegrass Music Association's annual FanFest and Awards Show, I received an education on the roots of bluegrass in the "Country Music Capitol" of the world. The few days I spent with my brother Nick at IBMA this year not only fulfilled my hunger for bluegrass music, but it also allowed me to experience a new city and culture that I have never experienced before. Nashville is such an awesome town, with rich history and friendly people. From my first step out of the taxi I wanted to shoot everything in site. As you can see, I found the contrast of old and new architecture to be one of my favorite subjects. Check out more of my photos on my photography web site.

Posted by Chris Stegner at 9:57 AM | Permalink

As is common with us, you know, creative types, all of us at White Design Studio have another creative outlet (or two) in addition to graphic design. Mine is painting. I studied Visual Communication Design at Kent State, which is a design-intensive program similar to DAAP here at UC, but I concentrated in illustration and still enjoy painting/illustrating on a regular basis. Every now and then, I get to show some of my work in a show, such as this past weekend's Upstart Art Show. It was a lot of fun and a big success. I shared space with other friends and artists: glass blowers, photographers, jewelry and collage artists. In fact, the show was so successful, with such a high turnout, there are plans to make it an annual event - possibly even biannual, with a summer show. I will post to the White Stuff when a new show is on the horizon!

You can check my personal web site for more paintings, too. www.danielschmidtart.com

Posted by at 9:52 AM | Permalink

More photos from the farm, this time the swamp. It's hard to believe this sort of environment exists in the midwest. It is a favorite place of mine to explore. These photos were taken at sunrise - black and white really brings out the eeriness of the place.

Here's a large panoramic shot. See Swamp City!

Posted by Peter White at 9:54 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

My Dad's farm in Columbus is a favorite place to go and relax. I always take my camera and always find something to photograph. Here's one of his garden.

Posted by Peter White at 5:04 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)