Margo hows things?

[Wild Dingo]

Must be a hard time of year for you my lady with the anniversary of Norms passing and all... I just wanted to post a small note to say we still care to one special lady and say Bluey my dear remember to always face the wind smile and take heart that Dave is near ever near. And no matter how much time and water goes under your bridge of life he still remains just over the horizon

So... How is Sarah progressing? gettin anything done? She launched yet? Come on slacker get goin!! No time to sit on your jollies twiddlin yer thumbs woman move it move it move it!!! hup hup hup!! get that girl sorted and sailin!!! :D

PS... us Aussies always call redheaded carrot tops "bluey"... its an Aussie thing accept it and smile! ;)

[Concordia...41]

Shane - you're a dear and wonderful person to think of me when you've got your own plate of worries.

Things are OK here. Sadness about Dave happens when I think about how quickly time marches forward and how much he's missed. His birthday was last month and he would have been 59.

Grandbaby Sarah turned 4 and while Kristy drove Dave crazy with the way everything always had to be a deluxe drama (and Sarah's birthday party was no exception), it's so unfair that he missed things like this:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/p818a9a63f13fd98783f4e45c04b67962/efadbd2f.jpg

Classic Kristy though. :D Sarah wanted a My Little Pony party (popular toy here) so not only do we have My Little Pony decorations and favors, but Kristy arranges REAL PONY rides for the kids.

Dave would have been speechless!

The little redheaded girl in the green dress reminded me so much of pictures of me at that age.

Tons more pictures at:

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2107942812

Sarah the boat - as opposed to Sarah the grandchild - progresses slowly. Back in March we had a "Volunteer Day" and had a day where I had some projects lined up and all the good and wonderful folks who have offered to help got an invitation that basically said, "Here's your chance." Lots got done, I had lunch and beverages all ready, and a good time was had by all.

Main progress made was a work platform at deck level - an idea first suggested here :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/p41d71a6bb421102739aab1044f05628c/efc05029.jpg

Lots more pictures of the boat and the work done:

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2108114830

And me, I keep working and traveling and sailing/racing as much as possible.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pc22f326e7ea60276efb2490cc2d40441/ef256020.jpg

Don't worry, not as many as the others, but more pictures of the race at:

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2106696756

I've been trying for over a year, but HOPEFULLY I've got my work situation to the point I can work less hours (and still pay the bills) and have a couple of days a week to work on the boat. It's such an endless circle.

I work full-time+ because work is good and lucrative so I can pay the bills and keep roofs over Sarah and my heads and just about every weekend there's some opportunity to crew or I need to go to my mom's or a grandbaby's birthday, etc.

Entire weeks go by without me even getting to the warehouse. It's not good for Sarah, but there are way worse things than having too many opportunities to travel, sail, and spend time with family.

So there you go...

Sorry you asked?????

[Wooden Boat Fittings]

Well, I for one am not sorry he asked, Margo. I just wish I'd beaten him to it. Thanks for the news. Keeping busy is good for lots of reasons, isn't it?

Bless you, Bluey....

Mike

[capt jake]

I am also glad he asked. Thanks also for the update.

[stumpbumper]

Wonderful pictures of the birthday, the race, and volunteer day. Thank you for sharing them. Good thing Marley was there to keep y'all focused.:D

Lynn

[Wild Dingo]

You know Ive always been curious about your Sarah Margo... the boat and the wee grandhoon! :D

All the posts over the years about you and Dave fixing her amid your own personal difficulties were an inspiration your happiness vibrance and sheer personality and love of boats has kept me going a fair few times over the years so its me that should be thanking you

Its brilliant to see that youve not lost any of those things me dear :cool:

The little one is growing beautifully isnt she! You ALL should be proud of yourselves.

You know I think its the fact that your sooooo flamin drop dead gorgeous at the helm that stirs our blood!! :D ...Aye aint nuthin like a wee flamin redhead wench at the helm of a boat with the wind in er hair and lookin to the horizon to get us scurvy dogs blood up mateys! :eek:... AHEM... Sorry couldnt resist that!! :o