June 26, 2014

With Carol off having fun in Germany, I didn't get a weekend break.  I'm tired and hurting, but got a lot done.  Just about finished with getting everything back together after the painting, and started on gelcoating the deck nonskid.  Things are looking very good in general.  I had a few issues dialing in the amount of catalyst and surfacing agent to use in the gelcoat, but I think I've got it resolved.  Should know for sure next week.
Got a surprise call from my former employer.  They want me to do a small project for them (writing a short video script).  The money will be good, so I agreed.  It will probably take a day or two away from the boat work, but that's okay.  I need the money!

June19, 2014

I began the long slog toward getting things back together this week, including touching up and recoating brightwork damaged in the prep and painting process, re-caulking portlights and re-installing fasteners for all the canvas work.  I also took care of several other minor things that had to be done to get things back together.  There is still a great deal more to do, not even counting gelcoating the nonskid on the deck.  But progress is steady, despite delays and setbacks from back pain and rescuing damsels in distress.

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June 12, 2014

Jose’s work is essentially done.  There is just one spot that needs re-painting because it seems the surface was somehow contaminated despite multiple sandings and cleanings.  In trying to get things done around Jose’s somewhat unpredictable work sessions, I’ve tackled a variety of small projects geared toward putting the boat back together.  While the amount of work still to be done remains daunting, the boat has come a long way down the road to transformation.

In addition to the boat work, the week was notably punctuated by the annual outrigger canoe race in which I paddled ten miles, my back ‘going out,’ and some minor surgery on my tongue of all places.  Pretty full week.