The boat came out of the water this morning in a fascinating operation that took 2 hours. We stood around on the pier and sidewalk supervised. I have never seen a boat her size ~ 42' long, 22,000 lbs. ~ pulled from the water. Amazing to watch.
These funny-looking quadrapod supports are what the boat will rest on through the winter. She will be moved to a storage area, these struts will be arranged at strategic spots along her hull, she'll be gently lowered onto them, covered up, and put into a maritime coma to await next year's season.
This is our last day here; we will pack up and drive back to Halifax, spend the night and fly out tomorrow morning. Our plan is to fly to Detroit, then on home. Plans are made to be changed, however. We'll see how the flight loads are and if we'll get aboard.
We have had such a wonderful time here. We would like to come back and stay longer and see more of the Maritime Provinces. This is the perfect time of year to be here, too. The weather has been spectacular. As always, our time with Pat and Jon has been filled with much laughter and fine fellowship, very much worth coming all this way for.
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Fascinating!
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