As I write this from fairly plush living accommodations in DC (I have my own toilet and shower, my dream while living in the yard and having to share public facilities), Joey is just starting another day of grueling work to finish the boat on time. He’s been cranking out 17 hour days to finish the cockpit, the floor in the galley, the area around the nav berth and countless other large, small and important details. Everyday I feel like a loser because I’m not there helping him, but I’m sure that he is more productive without me and Audrey getting in the way with our extraneous demands, such as taking a break for a meal. I’m trying to do my part here by sewing some necessary items such as lee-cloths, some canvas slings for storage and hatch covers. Finally all of the hideous blue canvas that came on the boat when we bought her will be gone!
Eleven days to go before Le Petit Canard gets loaded onto a trailer and shipped to New Jersey. (Sorry Joey, I know that you don’t want or need to be reminded)
Getting ready to leave was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Leaving was one of the most rewarding. You’re nearly there (just keep repeating that to yourself as you fall to the floor, comotose, every night…). You’re nearly there…
By: svxenos on May 2, 2009
at 11:46 pm
I heard you left a big hole in the heart of the yard when you pulled out.
Sounds like you’ve pulled it off though, and will have the coolest Angelman on the East coast. When’s France happening?
By: Andy on May 17, 2009
at 9:36 pm
This is a great web page and thankyou for leaving it on my office wall. It took me awhile to figure out who left it and what it was. I just wanted to say it’s been great working with you here at the Evil Empire. You’ve been someone I could count on every week to be here. Heather I know we didn’t to talk all that much but I’ve enjoyed you coming into my store. I’ll check in now and then to see how your trip is going. Stay in touch, be safe and have a great time!
Leader of the Evil Empire, HA-HA
Ken Brown
By: Ken Brown on May 23, 2009
at 2:48 pm
Thanks for the update…I’ve been wondering! The boys are anxious for more details. Cookies to Audrey!
Eff
By: Effie on May 26, 2009
at 12:40 am
Hello Heather and Joey…what a surprise but happy you are fullfilling your dreams and getting on with it. I can relate to all your trials and tribulations- inertia is a massive obstackle at times.
At any rate….will check your site….keep us up to date.
Very best wishes to both of you….
Salty Dog
By: Richard Broadbent on May 26, 2009
at 4:32 am