Tally ho

[Capt'n Widda]

Dear Forumites,
I am trying, really trying to keep Ken's Dream (TALLY HO) alive. But I have run into a minor problem that I need to ask fo help. Jenny and I tried to button up and get her ready for the winter as Ken had instructed. Well today's wind has ripped the tarps to shredes. I will get replacment tarps, but I need help in getting them in place. If anyone, within resaonable distance can give us a hand, please email me (shutchins@berrybrow.com). I'm so sorry I'm not 25 anymore and need help.
Shirl Hutchins

[Mrleft8]

Wish I was closer Shirl. It's been a wicked windy fall, not to mention all the rain this year.

[Art Read]

bump...

[Bill R]

When Shirl?

I'm in southern NH quite a bit over the next couple weeks, usually Wednesdays thru Fridays. I'm working and staying in Nashua, so I can head over your way for a morning or afternoon/evening.

[essaunders]

when? I'm relatively free this weekend..

[Capt'n Widda]

I'll get the tarps first, then set a date. Thank you all.

[wdnbt]

Hi shirl,

let us know when.

Rick

[elf]

Yeah. This is what the Forum is for. Thanks to all the New Hampshire/Mainiacs who are offering to help out here.

[paladin]

Best of luck, Shirl....sorry I can't get that far......

[ChaseKenyon]

Sent PM to you Shirl

Call me in the AM Sat (Today) and we might be able to get it done this weekend.

Next Weekend is 29* F and snow showers all day both days . Dangerous slippery tarp conditions.

Chase

[Phillip Allen]

I hope someone takes a few pics

[Capt'n Widda]

Tarps are coming in 4-5 business days, so Chase this weekend is out.
I will NOT schedule work if the weather is bad, or too dangerous.
Here are a couple of pics (front & rear of the rollup curtains/tarps that need replacing).
I've ordered an extra one to add another layer to the deck.
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq45/ShirlHutchins/BoatShedFront.jpg

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq45/ShirlHutchins/BoatShedBack.jpg

[Willin']

I made a similar roll up arrangement on my shed using Gryffolyn tarp material but added 1x3 strapping every few feet for added support. The straps attach to the shed at the ends with eye hooks to prevent blowing around.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/Hotrudderedbum/Drift/BasinSkiFeb09036.jpg

It's not pretty but it's lasted several years now with no end in sight.

Just a thought.

[Hughman]

somebody send me notice, i'll try to be there

[abe]

Please let me know Shirl.

abe

[Capt'n Widda]

Tarps arrived today.:)
Now for some decent weather.:rolleyes:

[ishmael]

Wish I were closer, Shirl.

Try to figure out what was chewing at the old arrangement. Does the frame have some hard spots, was the tarp too light, not enough ties, stuff like that? I've found that something with just a bit of flex, some heavy shock chord, helped on a smaller boat when I had it stored outside.

[Willin']

Wednesday's out for us, otherwise we're at your disposal.

Mark & Cheryl

[ishmael]

A thought, looking at the pics. You've got a huge amount of unsupported tarp exposed to the wind in places. Maybe run some lines behind it. Not attached to it, behind it. Nuthin' fancy or heavy, just something to give it some support, like a bit of a web.

[Bill R]

I'm in NH Wed-Friday next week if any of that works.

[Capt'n Widda]

Bill, Wednesday is out. Anytime after that is OK with me.

I like that idea, Ish, about the web supporting the back of the tarp.
Those tarps held up for a good 5+years. Hope to get the same out of these.

[Capt'n Widda]

Sorry I had to move this thread. Couldn't stand the Bilge anymore. Hope you all understand.

[Bill R]

How does Friday afternoon look? Anybody available? Shirl, does this work if we can get volunteers?

[Capt'n Widda]

Works fine with me Bill. Just make sure you wear your snuggies!;) It's going to be cold.
Oh, Ken attached the pieces of wood holding the tarps to the boatshed frame with phillpshead screws. I've got the batteries to his Makita drills in battery chargers, I hope they still work. Might be a good idea if you have a cordless drill to bring it along.
Thank you again so much!!!

[Vince Brennan]

Sorry I had to move this thread. Couldn't stand the Bilge anymore. Hope you all understand.

They don't call it "Bilge" fer nuttin!

Wish I could be there.

[Willin']

We'll be there by noon, or earlier if you can get there Bill. Do we need ladders/ other tools?

Mark & Cheryl

[Chris Coose]

How bout an address to google.
50-50 I can make it Friday in the afternoon.

[essaunders]

gotta work this friday... What time is planned now, though?

[Bill R]

It looks like noon-ish for a time.

Shirl has the tarps, and I'll have a ladder and truckload of tools. What we need is a few bodies.

Thanks everyone.

[Capt'n Widda]

Got the tarps, ropes, screws, etc. Will have clam chowder, chicken noodle soup, bread, coffee & tea to keep you warm.:)
WBF is amazing!! Thanks.

[Concordia...41]

WBF is amazing!!

Yes it is! And I'm pretty sure double-good karma is awarded for good deeds done around Christmas, and maybe triple if it's really cold!

Hugs -
M

[abe]

An hour or two in the fresh air is far better than running around the mall looking for Xmas gifts that nobody really needs. I will be along at noontime.

abe(Andy)

[Thad]

Directions to Ken Hutchins TALLY HO
379 Currier Rd.
603-483-8102

NOTE, OBSERVE DISTANCES.

From the south take 93 north to Manchester, NH From Manchester take 101 east.



From Maine take 95 South to West (Hampton toll exit) onto 101 west.



When on 101
Take exit 3, the exit for Rt. 43
From the top of the exit ramp go 3 miles on rt. 43 towards Deerfield.
Turn left on New Boston Rd. go 3 miles. At about 2 miles along this road the name changes at an intersection, ignore the signs go straight the full 3 miles. The sign for that intersection for Currier rd is the wrong end of the road.
Turn right on Podunk Rd. go ½ mile.
Turn right on Currier Rd. this is a dirt road, go ½ mile.
I am at the highest point on the road on the left, a gray Colonial with a BIG red barn.
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[essaunders]

sorry I won't be able to make it. my boss called the once-per-year staff meeting. It'll be too obvious if I miss that...

[Capt'n Widda]

One change Thad, telephone number is 603-483-8238. Previous one was a FairPoint number and if you call that one they give you the WRONG forwarding number. I've tried to correct them a number of times, but the still get it wrong. And they wonder why I left!!!

[Willin']

Thanks Thad! I thought about finding it by memory but don't trust the grey matter anymore.

We're loaded and ready to go. Wind is laying down. We'll make short work of this and all sleep better knowing Tally Ho is sleeping well protected.

[Capt'n Widda]

Thank you
They came and they went. :D Not as ships passing in the night...
TALLY HO is as snug as a bug in the rug. :rolleyes:
Bill, Mark, Cheryl, Andy - Thank you so much.
And by no means supervisor extraodinaire - Barley. :)

[Thad]

Good to hear, thanks for the report! Might get a little snow tomorrow night.

[Hwyl]

Thanks guys, I feel increasingly guilty that I have never made one of these events. it's not as though I live a hectic lifr

[Bill R]

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm116/ryallworks/12-18.jpg

Cheryl, Mark (Willin'), Andy (Abe)

Sorry I had to leave before the job was done, but the radio gods were angry. (They do NOT like the cold)

[essaunders]

Sorry again that I couldn't make it out: Many thanks to those would could lend a hand...

[Willin']

Live, Freeze or Die sounds more like it!

Kudos to the most generous guy on this forum, Bill R, for spearheading the effort yet again.

Just so you know, the Heinlen maneuver, which is what I'm calling Ish's suggestion of a supporting web structure of rope, worked flawlessly, at least in today's light air. Fingers crossed for the winter.

The woodstove is my best freind tonight.

[rbgarr]

Nice anchor!

[wdnbt]

I too, am sorry that I couldn't make it as well, work got in the way.....

Many thanks to all who came to Tally Ho's aide!!!!!

It's so absolutely awesome to me that when Shirl makes a simple request for help with Tally Ho, there's an endless abundance of folks willing to come and give their time, and support for the preservation of Ken & shirl's work. I'm so glad to have met such a amazing group of people who share the common illness.....Love of Wooden Boats.............
Rick

[elf]

And a big thanks from all of us too far away to come help.

And to the weather, for holding off until you all got the job done!

[paladin]

I give thanks to those kind folks also......I'm a bit far away to get there.....