February 7
So today we
started out going for breakfast and visiting the farmers/crafters market. We
saw some great arts and crafts and got some really good vegetables.
We replaced all
the bits of the windlass that we had cleaned yesterday and bit by bit we checked
out the components. It worked up to the point where we added the chain and the
anchor...not strong enough to lift them, so tomorrow Rick is going to pull out the
magnets again, re-align the and try it once more.
Lots of people
came by the dock today to look at the boat and ask questions. Some were other
boaters, some were just curious. There were a lot of people fishing on the
docks as well, and we watched them catch lots of different little fishes.
I sat on the deck
for about an hour, in shorts and a tank top, reading and getting slightly burned.
It was awesome! Then we walked to another marina and back, looking for a
windlass. It took 45 minutes. A good walk!
So tomorrow we
head down to the launch site, and wait for the 6:10 pm launch. I am so stoked
for this!!! Wait ‘til you see the pics tomorrow!!!
And there is a TV
channel down here called NASA TV which is really interesting!! In fact we just watched a program about
physical fitness in schools here called “Train like an Astronaut”. It helps
kids get motivated to become physically fit, make healthy choices, learn to
focus on subjects. It’s in 24 countries across the globe. Guess what country it’s
NOT in! RIGHT! I guess we know better in Canada, eh? ‘Cuz
our kids are SO healthy and fit, eh?
OK, off the
soapbox, going to bed so we can get to the launch site tomorrow!
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| OtherGooes and Snow Goose from Boston |
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| Plaque on cenotaph |
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| Cenotaph |
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| Opening the windlass...what's the worst that could happen? |
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| If we break it oh, well, it didn't work anyway! |
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| Haven't seen one of these in years! |
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| Nice trees!! |
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| Sunset tonight |
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