Went out for a bit in the morning; nice NE breeze about 6 to 10 kts, bright sun but chilly as the wind off the ocean is blowing across mid 50’s water. Went down to Sloop Point and hove to on the Port tack for a good draw on the stove. A cup of tea and another chapter in Seven Sisters took care of the tack back to Mantoloking.
Semi-retirement has arrived so I hope you’ll look forward to more sailing pics, checking up on the Osprey families, reports on what’s new at Beaton’s, yet more garden pics and such.
Progress on the Sjogin sister-ship program. Paul Gartside has agreed to produce a set of plans for a Sjogin replica; both for traditional construction and for the modern glued lap method. Perhaps there’ll be a plan for a gaff yawl. I’ve mentioned here and on the Forum that Sjogin would look good with such a rig. And here’s a vote for jack yard topsail!
I sent my deposit in yesterday. I’ll let you know how you can buy a set. Suitable for framing and dreaming.
New garden pics as well. Happy Almost Summer.
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Nice classic dry Northeaster.
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Reaching back to Beaton’s. Had a successful downwind landing; it’s easier with Sjogin in her Summer position.
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Put away for the day. Her battery went flat so a bit of exercise with the hand pump was needed.
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Jim rigging Myth. Nice to see her back in the water.
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The Oak Leaf Hydrangea is ready to pop; upper left. Roses too.
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Pretty full. Pay no attention to the shabby shingles.
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Beach roses ready to put on a show. Do stop and smell the roses.
One day you will see me walking up that walkway from the road. I’ve been by several hundred times before in my life. Tell Julia not to be startled at my hulking frame. I will come as a friend, not a foe. Sail on Russ.
The little ship looks fine. What did you finish those pesky eyebrows with?
Eyebrow’s?