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Good morning everyone. We had a great trip this weekend as Jim Dugan's pictures show (Thanks Jim!). Of course the people made it. We are blessed with great guests and I can't thank them enough for getting our season off to a great start. Mary's friend Hank played some great fiddle tunes one evening. Jake, the assistant cook, is no slouch either and plays a mean dobro.

I have my repair list for the day, replace pressure switch in saltwater pump, fix that squeaky bunk in Cabin 1,find small fitting for hanging lamp, install equalization timer for 24 volt charger system. I could probably think of a few more. The details are endless. I think we call that job security.

Have a great day. Be well. Do good.
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Anonymous said…
Nice pictures, puts me right on deck, nothing like a little schoonerobics in the morning to get things going, look forward to it every day I'm onboard. Can't wait, need a good dose of windjamming real bad!
May 31, 2007 at 4:14 AM
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