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Good morning everyone. We sail on the tide today. The wind is light
NW this morning and the sun is shining bright. We had record
temperatures here yesterday and today looks to be quite warm as
well. It is a perfect day to go sailing!

Thanks to all of you who have been watching over us these past few
months. You encouragement has been wonderful. It takes a village to
raise a topmast and you have been as much a part of the process as we
have.

Yesterday we went to visit with Mary Day herself to receive the
bronze medallion which graces the galley ice box each year. A piece
of Mary and Havilah Hawkins sails with us. And now the schooner
belongs to the guests and each of you who have been watching and
wishing us luck. We are just the care takers. The schooner belongs
to the village.

Have a great day. be well. Do good.

Comments

AL from Alabama said…
This morning my wife and I commemorated the first day of the season by having a toast with a cup of crank in our Mary Day coffee mugs. We wish you fair winds and a great season. See you soon. Keep the wet parts wet and the dry parts dry.
May 26, 2007 at 5:17 PM
Michele B said…
Hi Mary Day! You take my breath away! You look so beautiful in this picture! I wish I were on your newly-varnished deck right now. This picture is now my screen saver. I look at it while working in my cube and I SIGH! September seems soooo far away.
May 30, 2007 at 8:43 AM
Michele B said…
Hi Mary Day! You take my breath away! You look so beautiful in this picture! I wish I were on your newly-varnished deck right now. This picture is now my screen saver. I look at it while working in my cube and I SIGH! September seems soooo far away.
May 30, 2007 at 8:44 AM
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