In the genes...

I'd be up the creek without a paddle if I didn't at least give them a mention here...
My parents are also interested in history and design. But while my interest involves the pulping of trees, theirs floats them. They build replicas of historic Cajun canoes using techniques invented by the Vikings. Their Rushton-inspired Ugo is believed to be the only one of its kind in Australia. It has been the star of a special display at the Ipswich Library and recently won the professional section of a DIY competition there.