Thursday, June 28, 2007

For Sail

Well, I bought a sailboat yesterday. It's a 22 foot Catalina that sleeps four, has a little dining table, a small galley and a portable toilet. The cushions have all been newly upholstered. It's in great shape and comes with all the sails, a 4.5 hp motor and a lot of other gear. I've always wanted a sailboat and kept driving by this one on my way to work. I stopped the other day and checked it out and decided that I really liked it.

So last night I went over and made an offer that was accepted. The trailer needs a bit of rust busting and there is some teak that needs sanding and varnishing. But all of that will be the fun part in getting the boat fixed up to be absolutely beautiful. Once all of that is done then I'll be out sailing.

I guess that you can tell I'm excited about this. I'm thinking about anchoring in a quiet creek, spending the night on the boat, and just chilling out. Today, life is good.

10 comments:

  1. I seriously ! think that is an EXCELLENT idea. Especially while you are re-evaluating the way you deal with things at home. Having a peacefu; place to go is a HUGE investment in yourself. Plus it sounds LOVELY apart from anything. Cool. I'm very glad you found a good one! Very exciting!

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  2. Wow --- Syd --- what an exciting decision to make and fulfill for yourself. I had to check back over the past blogs - to remember what that gun-thing was --- and found it --- you may need to invest in a needle gun to bust the rust off your outfit! That way, all needs are covered: contentment, hard work with concentration, and OWNERSHIP!
    Love ya and good luck, Anonymous #1

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  3. please share some pix for us landlocked folks

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  4. Cool dude!! Photos please.
    Ps. Am free Saturday, Pleeeeease can I come over and try out that needle gun. Pretty Please :-D

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  5. Sounds like just the thing you need for yourself right now. Enjoy.

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  6. Well I think every grown man has a boy inside that would say..."Hey, park in the drive way, play like it's a fort and sleep inside".
    It's great to realize a dream!!

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  7. You better take me out...I come up there a lot..

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  8. Like buying a piece of heaven! Bet you're grinning ear to ear! Take before and after pics. I always do when working on a project.Have you thought of a name yet?

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