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Never Enough


Good morning everyone. Sawyer recently came by a pair of radio controlled sailboats. Here is the evidence that sailing never stops in this family. I don't know who was more excited... Jen or Sawyer. The afternoon sun on the harbor and the light NW wind made for perfect small boat sailing.

Have a great day. Be well. Do good.

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As I sit here in Alabama listening to the wind and rain from what has become of hurricane Ida the pictures of Camden harbor are idyllic. I hope everyone in the greater Mary Day family had a fun Hallowe'en. I attended a special screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Everyone attending, even those of us not in costume, seemed to have a great time. There is more to life than sailing - it's just that sailing is the best fun.

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