WooHoo! The MK Shop Turns 2!!
Wow. It’s hard to believe that today is the 2nd birthday of The MK Shop’s birth. It seems like so long ago that I was sitting at my house in Georgia setting up a layout on the original moonfruit.com website template. I really wish that I had some screen shots of the previous version of [...]
New Engineering Postcard
There is not a lot of clever words to throw into this post, I think the picture just speaks for itself. This little nugget was taken onboard my former home, the mighty Gallatin. In light of those 4 378’s getting permission to end their 40+ year run of service, I dedicate this one to the [...]
New Wallpaper: I Am A Coastie…
Here is a new wallpaper available over on Ryan Erickson’s website. There are 2 separate versions available for you to choose from. For many of you, this is a popular topic. These wallpapers tell one message, “I AM A COASTIE”. Plus, if you really hate the term Guardian, there is a special version for you. [...]
And The Winners Are…
As most of you have heard, there will be some big time decoms coming in the near future. Here is the OFFICIAL list of those units. Sorry Gallatin!
(info stolen from ryanerickson.com)
5 Major Cutters: USCGCs HAMILTON, CHASE, RUSH, JARVIS, and ACUSHNET
5 MSST Units: MSSTs Anchorage, San Francisco, New Orleans, New York, and Kings [...]
The MK Shop is Closing Down………it’s Facebook Page
Did I getcha? Sorry. The facebook page I set up has been a great tool for sharing info with you all, but that’s about it. The newest “fad” is the Fan Page. This format allows complete interaction with all of you. It allows you folks to post pictures, stories, ideas, comments, etc. The current format [...]
Trial Layout
Well, I spent the weekend trying some new layouts for the site. The other one was constantly giving me problems. There were a couple that I liked, but they require so much work and I have a lot going on this week. With that said, this will be the layout for a bit…at least until [...]
New Discussion Boards for MK’s
Hey guys, I just wanted to take a minute and tell you about something that a fellow MK has done for our community. MK3 Kyle Montgomery has taken the time to set up a discussion board/forum for the MK Shop and it’s visitors…which you can find here.
It’s still in it’s early stages, but I know [...]
Bonus Post – Spot the BM #10: Special 10th Edition
Well, I figured the best way to start a weekend would be with a bonus edition of Spot the BM. With that said, I present to you this special edition to mark the 10th issue of this fantastic new MK Shop feature. So far the Spot the BM 1-9 has been viewed 11,000 times. That’s [...]
Spot the BM #9: Pitching In
Oh boy, another new pic. Well, I promised you 3 new Spot the BM’s this week, and I will deliver. This pic was snapped by a hard working MK who had to capture this “perfect BM” moment on camera. Spot the BM #9: Pitching In helps to document the hard work and effort that goes [...]
Spot the BM #8: Spectator Sport
Spot the BM #8: Spectator Sport comes to us via the Dallas. On a lovely day with clear, blue skies, we have a group of deckies working diligently on the scaffolding sanding away. Naturally, the 4 BM’s standing on the flight deck must be safety observers….right? Surely their not just standing there watching other work. [...]
Ohh Boy! Spot the BM #7
Today is part one of a double feature of Spot the BM courtesy of sister ships Gallatin and Dallas via Charleston, SC. These old cutters have been getting some much deserved restoration and repairs, which of course affords the BM’s plenty of time to rest. Check back tomorrow for #8
Spot the BM#7: Needle Gun is [...]
Desktop Wallpaper: USCGC Forward
If you head over to ryanerickson.com, you can get your hands on 2 different USCGC Forward Desktop Wallpapers. I don’t have them on this site, but if you click the picture, it will take you to the site to grab one.
New Joke: Relationship Advice
This was sent to me by MEC Rodriguez. I thought it was pretty funny. This is a perfect example of why engineers do not write dating/life/advice columns.
Why Engineers Don’t Write Advice Columns:
Dear David,
I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the [...]
- Rep John Murtha, 1932 - 2010Representative John Murtha, the first Vietnam veteran to be elected to congress, died today. It is said it is impolite to speak ill of the dead, so I will just end there. […]
- Rep John Murtha, 1932 - 2010
