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Mast down
By S/V Lealea | February 22, 2016 at 04:52 PM EST | No Comments

by the First Mate


Slow progress on the boat this week-end.  We got the mast down on Thursday with only one small hiccup.  Refit Video #11-Dropping the Mast.   

Chuck had caught a cold a few days before and I started getting sick the next day. Frustrating since the days have been surprisingly warm and clear.  

We've had fog most mornings but can usually see clear blue skies by 11.  Both of us spent all weekend at our computers, recovering, rather than out in the garage sanding.

Chuck has his weekly radio program this afternoon at 1:00pm (Listen Live) on KFSK, after the City Council meeting, and I need to spend time at the clinic later this afternoon.  One more day of recovery. 

We spoke with our lead carpenter this morning and he is still recovering from a back injury and needs one more week's rest himself.  One side of my brain is screamin' "Move, move, move" but the other is saying "Patience grasshopper". We are progressing at a steady pace and don't see any problems with time as yet.

Awnings are clean and dry and will be delivered to Sew What for minor repairs.  Good news, curtains are done.   

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