Glad I didn’t get a bigger one.
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When it comes to boy toys (and boats in particular) the tendency is to consider that bigger is better. 

The last couple of days has reminded me of the fallacy of that argument.  We hauled Silver Lining home a couple of weeks ago to get her cleaned up and to finish several neglected projects before the 2013 cruising season.  Continue reading

A Tale of two “Parades”.
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This year, Mary & I are on our own for Thanksgiving day, Paul and Elizabeth will be coming tomorrow for the weekend but today is ours.  Fondly remembering Thanksgivings past, I tuned in to Macy’s parade on NBC and to my dismay, was presented with a stage show on the street. Continue reading

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Just sitting here in Todd, NC enjoying the morning and waiting for friends Jim and Carolyn to arrive from their camping overnight in Doughton Park, NC.

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See(ing) Rock City!
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I remember seeing barns along the highway in the 1950’s proclaiming “See Rock City”, “See 7 States” and so on.  In the days of 2 lane highways it was always a game between Jerry and I to spot the Rock City barns, or “Burma Shave” signs or Jack Rabbit Ranch mile markers.  These minor events broke up the monotony of the trip for restless young boys in the days before books on tape or backseat DVD players. Continue reading