I fixed the rudder                                                                                                                                     
with three coats of spar varnish                                                                                                            
over Thanksgiving.

Ethan helped me out.                                                                                                                              
The springs were too strong for an                                                                                                       
old fart to put on.

Yes, we embroidered                                                                                                                              
what was once all splintery                                                                                                                   
and stifled in tow                                                                                                                                 
up in New Hampshire,                                                                                                                        
knowing spring will come early                                                                                                            
with our new stove in.