As a general rule, When the beautiful better half (i.e. the wife) gives you a large balsa sheet to build a boat, do not put it in storage and forget about it ! Even if the boat is flat bottomed, build something nice for a hull and super structure and put at least one gun on it. Have her even paint it (which she is thinking about doing). Steampunk is a nice venue for her to work with. Captain's wives do not have to be widows. Manuel Mejia, Jr.
