Launch Day Pictures (Part 3 - the part some are waiting on)

[Concordia...41]

So we get back to the house and get everyone into dry clothes and Claudia hands me this:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf10a6f9d14500000026108BYtG7lsxbq

Granddaughter Sarah and Marley need to see too:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf10bbaa10b000000026108BYtG7lsxbq

[Concordia...41]

Sarah doesn't quite know what to make of it, but I know what it is:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf10b318100600000026108BYtG7lsxbq

James is ready to load it in the house :eek:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf10b094d12300000026108BYtG7lsxbq

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf10b7d410c800000025118BYtG7lsxbq

Thankfully calmer heads prevailed

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf10b55a917700000026108BYtG7lsxbq

I'll post firing pictures and victory lap pictures in a bit. Right now I've got to get back down and check on Sarah (we have a fair leak around the shaft) and I have three grandkids who I promised to take to for pizza and the playground. It is a really close tie which responsibility is going to push me over the edge.

But Sarah can take on a little water and the grandkids can wait while I take the time to post these photos and thank you all for the 100th time for your support and encouragement over the years.

And for the first time thank you for the beautiful cannon. It already is Sarah's most treasured piece of adornment and one that will be a permanent part of her and our life on the water.

Thank you all!

- Margo & Sarah

[jack grebe]

You should be Proud Margo........Very Proud.

Following along on the progress here and seeing SARAH in the water
is just too much for words.

I will be waiting patiently for pics when the sails are set:cool:.

[Mrleft8]

Looks more like a swivel gun.... ;)

[Dale H]

Heartwarming. Thanks for sharing over the years and I wish you and the grandkids many happy sails aboard Sarah. Congratulations!

Dale

[Thad]

More CHEERS!! Thank you!!! And we're all waiting for the sailing. You should be able to deal with the stuffing box

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

Many many happy days aboard her Margot. Truly a wonderful sight.:)

[Ed Harrow]

FIRE and SMOKE, I want to see FIRE and SMOKE!!!

[StevenBauer]

They fired the thing, they had a video camera. Where is the video!?!?!


Steven

[Jay Greer]

Ah the joy of it all! That breach looks like a Herreshoff cannon; a rare but, well deserved gift indeed!
Jay

[Ed Harrow]

Ah the joy of it all! That breach looks like a Herreshoff cannon; a rare but, well deserved gift indeed!
Jay

The collective joy of it all! But FIRE and SMOKE, I want to see FIRE and SMOKE!!! (and I suspect I'm not alone)

[S/V Laura Ellen]

James is ready to load it in the house :eek:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf10b094d12300000026108BYtG7lsxbq



Thankfully calmer heads prevailed

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf10b55a917700000026108BYtG7lsxbq

I don't see any calmer heads, All I see is David with that "I can blow something up" gleam in his eyes.
Is your house still standing?

[willmarsh3]

Just to whet the appetite a little ... :)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7064963831936772033&hl=en

[Concordia...41]

I don't know if anyone had their video camera on, but the Google video is like

boom



and the cannon that you guys got Sarah is like



Holy Freaking Gobsmackers BOOOOOOMMMMMM

:eek::eek::eek:

As some have requested night pictures, that just might have to be arranged :) :) :D

[StevenBauer]

Well there you go. Thanks. :D

Steven

[Ed Harrow]

Try here: http://www.rbgcannons.com/video.html

[Memphis Mike]

We love you, Margo. Just don't put your eye out with that thing.:D

[SWA]

Just ordered one of these for my father. May not fire, but will get someone's full attention..........


Steve

http://www.gggodwin.com/page18.htm

[Ed Harrow]

A Bump for those that missed this. ;)

[Concordia...41]

Just realized these ended up on the launch thread and not here. :o

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch075.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch076.jpg

And then a proper splashing of spirits. :)

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch078.jpg

Thanks again EVERYONE! It was an absolutely perfect part of an absolutely amazing day/milestone.

The cannon - er YSSD (Yacht Signaling Safety Device) is still in the car as you never know when you might need a YSSD...

Seriously, I've been trying to get it engraved, but so far the local folks haven't wanted to touch it. Something about it being too heavy for their machines...

- Margo & Sarah

[Simmons18]

For engraving, find the oldest gunsmith you can. He may have the skills to "hand" engrave. Keep some buckshot on board in case you ever have to fend off pirates.
Simmons18

[Paul Pless]

Margo, those pictures of you firing the YSSD are awesome.:)

[Vince Brennan]

BOOM!

There it is!


A fitting adornment to a fine boat.

Bravo Zulu to all conspirators involved!


(Now to get another one and use 'em for earrings?)

(Where's the censored jib traveller, then?)

[Kim Whitmyre]

Most Excellent! What a treat to see you aboard your floating beauty! :D
I'll be bending an elbow in spirit and truth ;)

[S/V Laura Ellen]

Great pictures Margo.
Sarah looks great.

BTW, You have to work on your pirate persona. Cringing when you fire the cannon isn't the right look.:D

[hokiefan]

Hey Margo, Sarah looks incredible. Maybe I've missed the update, but have you found your leak yet? What was it? Its a great story to see all of your hard work come together and float. Look forward to the sailing videos.

Bobby