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Topic: Bittersweet Memories of Fall
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Darcy
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posted November 08, 2004 12:25 AM
   
Fall is always bittersweet. You can have some beautiful last sails; but then the boat has to be put away.Shortwave's last sail saw sunny but cold and windy weather. We pulled the boat out at the Village of Rosseau, which has a very protected harbour. Here's our oldest son Patrick warming himself up at the Rosseau dock after our sail. Patrick is attired in every piece of warm clothing he could find at the cottage. 
While waiting for Lynn to arrive with the trailer, we attached the triangular mast lowering strut to the deck and the forestay to the strut. A line is led through the anchor roller then back to our winch on the cabin top. 
I eased off on the line while Patrick took up the tension on the side stays. This stops the mast from swaying. Sid's side stay control lines would work very well here if you do not have a tall son handy. Warmed in the sun and protected from the gusty October winds by the hills around the dock, we've taken off a few layers of clothing. 
The final task of the season is to take apart our floating dock and anchor it offshore slightly. In this photo, Lynn is positioning the dock. It is anchored loosely so it can move with the ice. 
I've pointed out to our sons that if they should happen to meet a gal who loves sailing and messing around in boats so much that she willingly dons wetsuit to move docks in October; they should marry her. You can also see the concrete base that secures the dock ramp. It was constructed in the spring with 70 bags of ready-mix concrete carried down our steep slope to the waters edge where we mixed and poured all day. Once you start pouring concrete you can't really stop. Next spring we look forward to “boat projects only”. Much more fun than moving a couple of tons of concrete! It's only November and we're already missing our superb times in Shortwave. D'Arcy
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Hyprstitch
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posted November 08, 2004 08:52 AM
You have beautiful fall colors there. The fall leaves here are all but gone here. Mountains are snow covered. And I'm getting ready to replace the boat stuff with winter stuff. I need to pull my motor off and cover up the Valhalla Breeze as winter has shown its face once here, and getting ready to again. First Snowmobile trip planned for Thanksgiving weekend. Sid IP: 198.81.26.106 |
Darcy
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posted November 08, 2004 09:15 AM
If you look carefully at the floating dock photo Sid, you can see the bright orange warning flag through the trees. That's to warn sledders there is a dock under the ice and snow.First snow fluries hit this weekend with the lake iceing over in mid December. As I understand it though, the prudent snowmobiler usually doesn't cross the ice until January. D'Arcy IP: 65.92.97.72 |
whited
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posted November 08, 2004 10:30 AM
Ah.ha! So that's how the 'famous' wishbone system works. I always thought the apex attached to the mast. In reality, it acts as a gin pole. I see the two base ends attach to your shroud padeyes. IP: 156.34.51.160 |
Darcy
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posted November 08, 2004 06:13 PM
There is actually another set of padeyes just forward and inside of the shrouds.D'Arcy IP: 65.95.109.151 |
Eric
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posted November 08, 2004 07:47 PM
Looks like a beautiful spot there D'Arcy! Thanks for posting those great shots  . It is indeed a sad time of year when we have to put our "girls" to bed for the winter!Nice to see you back Sid!! Do you ever downhill ski? The Rockies are beautiful for probably any winter sport! Eric IP: 130.63.85.93 |
Hyprstitch
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posted November 08, 2004 10:06 PM
Hello Eric, I've been really busy working on my new motorhome. Putting a new interior in it and I'm on a mission.Then a boat cover for the Valhalla Breeze, and inbetween got the snowmobilies ready. And yes I do some down hill sking, and will go this christmas season. Here is a picture of the new motorhome.  [This message has been edited by Hyprstitch (edited November 08, 2004).] IP: 198.81.26.106 |
whited
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posted November 08, 2004 11:35 PM
What year is that beast? I like that style. My brother-in-law bought an older Winnebago but it has that reverse slope in front that looks dated. He has offered the thing to me to use but I figure the extra gas costs would probably pay for a motel.IP: 156.34.51.160 |
Hyprstitch
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posted November 09, 2004 08:19 AM
Its a 97 Rexhall Aerbus. To go for one night a hotel is cheaper, but for two or more nights, it starts going the direction of the motorhome. But camping out at a lake, or on the side of a mountian pass there usually are no hotels. And your not carrying luggage in and out, and your not eating out. I'll post some pictures of the interior when I'm done with it. Sid
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Darcy
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posted November 09, 2004 11:46 AM
Awesome vehicle Sid. I'd say it's about the same size as our cottage. It would look even better towing a Sandpiper. Upwind at 55 mph!!D'Arcy IP: 65.92.112.218 |
Hyprstitch
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posted November 09, 2004 10:53 PM
My Valhalla Breeze will be logging a lot of miles behind the new rig. Sid IP: 198.81.26.106 |
Eric
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posted November 10, 2004 06:07 AM
Coming east for August, hopefully!!  IP: 130.63.85.93 |
whited
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posted November 10, 2004 12:22 PM
Sid...How will you keep an eye on your 'Piper while driving? I was thinking about this if I borrowed my brother-in-law's Winnibago.
Could you mount mirrors either outside or at a back window?(if you have one)IP: 156.34.51.160 |
Hyprstitch
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posted November 10, 2004 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by whited:
Sid...How will you keep an eye on your 'Piper while driving? I was thinking about this if I borrowed my brother-in-law's Winnibago.
Could you mount mirrors either outside or at a back window?(if you have one)
I have a rear view camrea IP: 198.81.26.106 |
