Captains Blog - May 30, 2015

We'll it was a little exciting even before we hit the water.  Last Sunday when Rob and I went out to work on the beach, our entire electrical system cut out.  So Rob had to figure out what was happening before we left this morning.  I pulled the dash off and was cutting a plastic zip tie that held a group of wires together when it gave and the knife went right into my hand, filleting my left hand right open.  My biggest concern was not getting blood all over my nice new boat!  A few steri strips, a little tape and I was back in business.  No time for emergency visits when the water is calling.  In the end Rob found the electrical issue, (a loose wire to the ignition) and all is well again.  Yea Rob!

We intended on a later start anyway, hoping to stay out a little later.  We got to the river about 12:30.  It was still low, maybe a couple of inches higher than the previous weekend. The good thing was less debris than the last trip.

Yasmin had a great day of swimming, nature walks, fishing and playing with her Uncle RaRa.

Rob, setup a BB gun target area (for adults only!) which was a lot of fun.

It was a very blustery day, so Rob and I decided to put the new modifications to the test.  How would it handle rough seas and winds?  Would everything stay together?  With Rob at the helm, we brought the boat up to 15 miles an hour, and turned her into the wind.  The new floor was quieter in rough seas than the old one, with a lot less vibration.  The top flexed just as I hoped, and every weld held tight.  Of coarse the top created drag, but less than the old bimany top that would have shredded  under the same conditions.  The boat handeled very well.  Rob and I were very pleased and gave it our seal of approval.

I spent a lot of time relaxing for a change.  With the future captain (Rob) with us, I could just take it easy.

I can't explain how much I love our little piece of beach, we claim for our family.  

We have set things up for comfort and relaxation.  This is one aspect of living in New Hampshire that I could never leave.

When Deb and Yas can walk down the beach and collect nature items for her shelf at home, as well as catapillar specimens to take home and attemp to raise until butterflies.  What more could you want out of life.  Money would be nice, but this time with my family, priceless.  Looking forward to my dad coming up in a couple of weeks, to take a cruise and inspect the changes.  And to the rest of my family and freinds, an invitation is extended to anyone wishing to get a little taste of NH.  So until next time, see you on the river!