Adventures of s/v Divine Miss Em: July 2016

Friday, July 29, 2016

New Decks Done!

The new decks are down and done. I am looking forward to many long years of enjoyment.

Ready to put fittings back on

Beautiful inlay work

All hatches were rebedded also.
Gary and I have started the reconstruction of the top deck. This includes the hatch rebeds, eyebrow varnish, rebedding thrudeck stainless fittings, gel coat repair, compounding and waxing gelcoat, replacing rigging lines. The inside of the boat is just about put back together, with the ceilings back up. The whole boat inside has a spring cleaning and organizing due.
I know when you begin a major boat project the time to evaluate it is not right after you finish. You are just too tired sometimes. I think the best time is out on the hook, early in the morning with a cup of coffee in your hand. I know Gary and I are living our dream. We worked hard for many years to enjoy our retirement. We have found a way of life that feeds our souls and gives us peace. Happy sailing soon!

July News

We got to visit all our children at Panama City.

Snacks at Little Village at St. Andrews Marina with Amanda, Chuck, Madison, Katelynn, and Annamarie

All the Gibbons, children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren
and one dog

Chow down in the new Event Barn at Steve's

No day is complete without ICECREAM!

Steve and our daughter Laura

All the grand kids and Mom

All the great grandchildren

We were able to drive to Panama City for the 4th of July festivities. Gary's brother Steve had the big Gibbons family 4th at his ranch. He and his wife Sabrina have build a event barn and we were one of the first tryouts. The children had a great time eating, swimming, and riding four wheelers.

Low boil fun with Steve, Keith and Amanda

Mom, sons, and grandchildren

Cousins and great grandchildren

Daughter Amanda, Gary and Mom

Gary and daughter Laura

Keith's girls 4 wheeling

After much pain and suffering the decks are done. We have still much boat work to do to get Miss Em back up to cruising, but it is mostly cosmetic and the regular maintenance that is done like waxing, checking systems. Gary got me a new electric bike and we have had several great rides. I hate to admit it but he still goes extra miles while I have to wait for him.

Jan ready to go for a ride on her new EZ Pedaler

We had a great 4th of July in Panama City with our family. We got to see Fireworks at my son Brain's house with my son Shawn, his wife Carrie and all their children: Landon, Jaxon, Emma, Jillian.