Hi Chip,

Good paddling with you Saturday, thanks for coming.

If I was going to do another decorative strip I would seriously consider buying one already made from one of these type of outfits.

http://www.inlays.com/

: I've been doodling with a pattern for my deck (it's a snow day here in
: Seattle ). These aren't the right proportions but it's a reasonable
: facsimile of what I'm planning. This will repeat along the shearline of
: the deck. I picked up the wood yesterday - Spruce and alternating
: dark/midtone cedar. I happened to find a very dark cedar board with swirly
: grain in it; I've never seen a board like it.

: Anyway, it's got that "19th Century Canoe" look that I like. I'm
: hoping it will compliment the diamond pattern on my hull. I'll be piecing
: it together on the boat (A La Ross)... probably use super glue (A La John
: Monfoe). Thanks guys (and everyone else for the inspiration)...

: Now quick, talk me out of it!