On the water at last
We finally got in the water last Friday. The boat was launched from a town about 30 miles from our home port. We’d planned on sailing as soon as she hit the water and (Read More)
We finally got in the water last Friday. The boat was launched from a town about 30 miles from our home port. We’d planned on sailing as soon as she hit the water and (Read More)
Things seldom go as planned, but they do seem to work themselves out. Last night I rented a truck so I could haul my boat 30 miles south to get the motor mount put (Read More)
Getting closer to launch day! The sailboat is cleaned, bottom prepared for painting, scuppers cleared, and my son is fixing the electrical systems tomorrow. The new outboard has arrived. We’ll be picking it up (Read More)
Our sailboat still isn’t launched, but we’re getting closer. I have to scrub the boat down; buff the sides back to a shine (the fiberglass was oxidized when we bought it); build a bed (Read More)
Note: I found a post from an old blog I had. It is about my mother and a wonderful post my daughter wrote in her own blog. My mother was more to me than (Read More)
Hi all, It’s been awhile. I’m afraid I’ve been kinda dry writing wise. Emotions can have a debilitating effect on a writer; at least for me. I’m back though. Spring has hit. I’m getting (Read More)
Good day today. Got some computer work done. Felt great. It’s a good thing too, because I had to do battle with the beavers again. They keep damming up my run-off ditch which causes (Read More)
Hi all, Been awhile. Had my ups and downs, been busy, had to join some cowboys and round up a herd of zebra, …ahhhh, well, if I can make up any other excuses I’ll (Read More)
We recently attended a ceremony where our son, firefighter Guy Smith, officially received his title of Captain. He was promoted to full captain a year ago and has now completed his probationary period. He (Read More)
Hi all. Yesterday I was kinda tired. But today is great. I’m trying to get my chops back so I can play with a band again. I used to be in a Christian band (Read More)
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