Sunday, August 15, 2010

Survey tomorrow


Today, I went for a ride on the sailboat that is being surveyed tomorrow. She is a 36 foot Cape Dory.

Today's ride was from the marina to the boat yard where she will be hauled out for inspection of the hull. I was impressed with everything on her today. We rode through a driving rain storm getting soaked on the way, but none of that dampened my spirits.

I am keeping expectations low because so much depends on the survey. I will have a choice after that to either walk away or buy. It's a big decision.

And tomorrow evening is my home group meeting and birthday celebration where I pick up my fourth year medallion. A lot of happy things going on.

No matter what the outcome of the survey, it will be a learning experience for me. I have not had a boat surveyed before so it will be a chance to go through one from stem to stern.

Now I am going to get out of my wet clothes and have some hot tea. Hope your Sunday is going well.

16 comments:

  1. nice. hope it goes well for you...

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  2. Ah. I agree with Brian- I hope it all goes well. The answers will unfold.

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  3. How exciting no matter how it turns out.

    God bless,
    PG

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  4. Sounds like we are doing the same thing, only different. It's always good to survey others to see how they do it.

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  5. It must have been exciting to have ridden in the boat today.
    Hope she's a keeper for you.

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  6. Good luck for the survey and happy times at the celebration. :)

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  7. literally, from stem to stern indeed!

    I hope she turns out to be all you've hoped and more!

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  8. Enjoy the boat and stay out of the rough seas. Nothing higher than 40 feet Syd.

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  9. Syd, Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and say hello. It really means a lot to me :)
    I guess if you are going to test drive a boat, a rain storm will tell some stuff that may have otherwise been overlooked! Conggrats on your four years of recovery too! You are truly a positive example as well an inspiration!

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  10. This is getting exciting. Like you say it is a good experience. Four years in recovery is the best blessing. Hubby and I send you big hugs and congratulations.

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  11. Heartfelt Wishes for the fourth year medallion :)
    This was a first for me, I've never seen a boat being surveyed and what emotions go with it. Thank you for sharing them!:)
    Hope the survey went just the you wanted it to...

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  12. good luck with your big decision :) she sounds beautiful

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