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Monday, November 20, 2006
Leaning Toward the Peapod
More Visions of Matinicus Peapods. I'm also considering building a Swampscott Alpha Dory.
Paramus Bound / Bash Prep
Back to Paramus, NJ, via Laguardia Airport in NY tomorrow. Been there so many times over the past five years, and still dread it. It's just not a pretty trip. The people are great, but it is gritty Sopranos territory and the drive is very stressful through the Bronx and up the NJ Turnpike. Regardless, I've done a ton of business there, and all indications are that this will continue for the Darwinians. I'll be back in Marblehead by 6:00 PM tomorrow night.
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Meanwhile, I managed to make it to Costco tonight and put a dent in the beer and wine needs for the Bash. Got the chicken wings but couldn't find the hot sauce. Can't forget that. All three kids seem to be psyched for the event, so it is shaping up fine. Since I'll be in NJ tomorrow, I'll probably have to leave Darwin by early afternoon on Wed. to fill in the rest of the provisioning details.
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We've had some fun times in the past ten 13 years that this event has transpired. I'm looking forward to avoiding some of the past stuff though. Especially wrestling with McBurney.
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Meanwhile, I managed to make it to Costco tonight and put a dent in the beer and wine needs for the Bash. Got the chicken wings but couldn't find the hot sauce. Can't forget that. All three kids seem to be psyched for the event, so it is shaping up fine. Since I'll be in NJ tomorrow, I'll probably have to leave Darwin by early afternoon on Wed. to fill in the rest of the provisioning details.
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We've had some fun times in the past ten 13 years that this event has transpired. I'm looking forward to avoiding some of the past stuff though. Especially wrestling with McBurney.
Short Workweek
Should be relatively quiet in telecom due to Thanksgiving. A good time to flesh out work breakdown structures and similar pricing analysis to compare customer needs and service delivery requirements.
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Also have to develop a project schedule for the Sundance move, finalize the P&S, and make the additional deposit.
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Not to mention planning and provisioning the Thanksgiving Eve Bash.
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Short workweek, but it should be hectic.
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Also have to develop a project schedule for the Sundance move, finalize the P&S, and make the additional deposit.
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Not to mention planning and provisioning the Thanksgiving Eve Bash.
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Short workweek, but it should be hectic.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
An Optimistic Assessment
No. This is not my tender. It is a picture of what I intended it to look like by now. Actually,
I'm not too far behind.
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After 4 to 6 more hours of sanding, the entire interior will be coated with epoxy twice. Then these coats will be sanded smooth - another 4 hours.
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It will take another six hours for the seats, oar locks, and mast supports to be cut, coated with epoxy, and installed. 6 to 8 hours. Final coat of epoxy, then a light 220 grit sanding.
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Then we start the marine varnish routine. Sand, Spray 5 days in a row.
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With the holidays and the Sundance move, we might have to settle for a New Year's Day launch. The sailing rig won't happen until the spring.
I'm not too far behind.~
After 4 to 6 more hours of sanding, the entire interior will be coated with epoxy twice. Then these coats will be sanded smooth - another 4 hours.
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It will take another six hours for the seats, oar locks, and mast supports to be cut, coated with epoxy, and installed. 6 to 8 hours. Final coat of epoxy, then a light 220 grit sanding.
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Then we start the marine varnish routine. Sand, Spray 5 days in a row.
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With the holidays and the Sundance move, we might have to settle for a New Year's Day launch. The sailing rig won't happen until the spring.
Steve's Chili
Awesome chili from Steve Lewis for the Pats Games. More vindication for the talents of POTW. Plus the Pats dominated 35-0. They either look great or horrible. It was great today.
Time to Get Back on Track
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (6-3) at GREEN BAY PACKERS (4-5)
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Lambeau Field (72,922)
1:00 p.m. EST
Im going to see how much I can get done on the Tender this morning before kickoff.
New Light
Braeden Turner made an appearance yesterday. What a cutie! She is a fine addition and the first 2 year old to crack into the Inner Peeps Clique.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Saturday Morning
There are about one dozen common sparrows all over the Bird feeder on a crisp November morning in the 30 degree range. As soon as I finish watching them, I have to attack the list.
- Sand Tender
- Finish Cut and Assemble Flooring
- Do bank errands and pick up disposable gloves.
- Coat Interior and Floor boards with Epoxy Resin.
- Clean up Office.
There is the rumor that we may have a Kate sighting this morning as well. That could change everything.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Planning for the next Boat
After the Herreshoff Yacht Tender is finished, I'm thinking that my next project will be a 14' 
Maine Matinicus Peabod. These were lobster boats at the turn of the century and popularized at Matinicus Island. They seem to have taken some inspiration from Indian canoes. The version that I'm contemplating would also be equiped with a centerboard and Sprit Sail rig.
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The issue is whether to go with a cedar strip technique such as I used on the Tender, or to try a glued lapstrake planking method using scarfed 3/8" Olkume mahogany marine plywood.
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I really like the lines on these double enders.
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Realistically, I have to remodel the basement first, before I begin the next boat. This may make the remodeling go faster though.
Maine Matinicus Peabod. These were lobster boats at the turn of the century and popularized at Matinicus Island. They seem to have taken some inspiration from Indian canoes. The version that I'm contemplating would also be equiped with a centerboard and Sprit Sail rig.
~The issue is whether to go with a cedar strip technique such as I used on the Tender, or to try a glued lapstrake planking method using scarfed 3/8" Olkume mahogany marine plywood.
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I really like the lines on these double enders.
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Realistically, I have to remodel the basement first, before I begin the next boat. This may make the remodeling go faster though.
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