With the onset of warm weather and longer days, the time finally came to launch Last Laff; our Grampian 26 sloop. With the help of my brother and father-in-law, she was ready for the launch from her cradle earlier this week. Apparently that went uneventfully, after she received a touch-up of bottom coat here and [...]
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After our much loved golden-pyrennes mix died, we decided to adopt a puppy. Enter Copper, the labradoodle….the hybrid dog that encompasses the best of both worlds: smart and kid-friendly but without the shedding associated with a retriever. Copper was born December 1, 2007 and well…he is a cute little guy.
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No, not anything related to human metabolic processes….rather, this is Gear Acquisition Syndrome…the condition characterized by the never ending search for musical equipment and subsequent purchase of this gear. Of course, at the time of each purchase, there is a justified reason, even if it is not a reasonable jusification. Some examples follow…..many [...]
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In September 2007, I purchased a 1973 Grampian 26, Last Laff. Though “vintage”, she was a well-kept vessel and continues to reside in Sodus Bay, NY during the season and is on her cradle on Sodus Point the rest of the year. Unfortunately, we’ll be leaving her behind with our move to Milwaukee. [...]
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Here’s my entry into the world of blogs. I’m doing this to keep friends and family updated with the latest in the lives of my family and me.
I’m grew up in Southern California but since 1994 have been in the midewest or northeast. Other than working in healthcare, I spend most of my time with [...]
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