Today proved to be another very windy day. We thought we might be able to make it out to the boat. Braden even paddled the Seahawk II around for a while before we decided we really didn't feel like being blown out to the middle of the Intercoastal
Today we got up and headed out back out to our boat with intentions of starting the first of multiple days of cleaning it up. We loaded up the SEAHAWK II into the Jeep and headed for the water. As we got close, we noticed that the wind was quite
Yesterday, we launched the dink from a very small beach area at the park. It has oars that are secured into oar locks on each side of the boat. Erin had to go to the bathroom and the car needed to be moved, so it was decided that I was
So, we bought the boat but didn't have a way to get to it. The planning could have certainly been better, but we have a partial solution that just arrived from the brown van today. It is a semi-rugged inflatable. It's called the Intex Seahawk II.
A year in review. Here are some various statistics about our website. This is where our visitors have been coming from in the state of Florida in the past year. Here are the countries where visitors have come from (thanks Augusta for New Zealand): Here are the sites that send
Our transaction is complete. We are now owners of a new 24' sailboat. The work begins…undoubtedly, there will be many more updates to come with details of our mini restoration. If you want to help out, let us know…I'm sure we'll need it.
Giant windmills are being assembled very close to where I am currently working. The picture quality is terrible on my cell phone, but I took a picture of how close they are on my morning commute: Also, how have I never seen this picture over at christineanddan.com? I am
Braden happened to pass by this sign today just outside of Amarillo, TX. Its just so funny, I couldn't resist putting it on the website.
Most of you know that Braden spent the whole month of December working from home. If you hadn't seen him recently, you would not know that he had given up shaving during this time. Finally the new year brought the project in Amarillo, and the beard had to
Here is a before and after picture. You can see the rest in the 2007 Townhouse album. Before: After:
Phase 2 is complete. Check it out.
After months and months of agonizing over what to do with the stairs, work has finally begun. We decided on a three phase approach to get the job done. Phase 1: Risers Phase 2: Wood top Phase 3: Baseboards and stair noses Today was day one and phase 1 is