Well, it's certainly been 2wks I never want to repeat.
Over the last 2 weeks, I've worked 125hr+, seen my admiral nearly buckle under the strain of having to care for 2 aging parents, both of whom were hospitalized for more then 5 days. I made a fabulous trip to Tenn to drop off a Jupiter to SigSaur and made a detour thru NC to attend a Feathercraft boat in.
Once her mom was released from the hospital, and her father had improved & become more stable, the Admiral and I decided that I could take the Tenn-NC trip I'd been planning for months. And hit the road last Thurs w/ the Jupiter in tow.
I got to Sig's place and; got the quick tour of the boat hanger. I have SERIOUS work space envy. We hung out briefly, talked about all things boats, SC's, and life, and since Sig had gotten called into work, cutting our day short, we headed out to take a look at a trailer for his SL project.
When Sig and I got back from the trailer pickup, I was able to get a cell signal to call in after getting a msg no one would ever want to get. Unfortunately, my FIL was no longer with us. Her mom was released 4 days before he passed, and they were both with him at the end.
Sig & I had a quick lunch and I hit the road. I did make the leg thru NC, but was only there for a few short hours before turning back north. Some time I will share more about the boat in fest, but suffice to say I will go again next year.
If the Iboats crowd could organize an event w/ half as many in attendance that was only half the great times, it would still be a great success...
We will be receiving out of town family starting late tonight thru the Wed visitation, and many will return home after the military ceremony at the local National Cemetery. So the next few days will be busy.
I hate that it's true, but: I haven't been to the new boat shed for actual boat work in quite a while. And there is none pending.
I have been navigating the troubled forum waters as best I can, but I apologize, I must take a time-out for at least the rest of the week, perhaps 10days 2wks.
Thank you in advance for any condolences and well wishes, I may not log back on for many days.
As such, w/ the current upheaval of Topic update notifications and etc, I am turning off my preferences for notification. Again, thank you for all that the iboats community has done for me in the past and will continue to do for the masses despite the current problems.
Many of you have my cell#, email and/or address. Those of you that do, may share the info w/ those that ask.
Thank you for your support and understanding........
John
AKA:
JB
JC
Hey you, the goofy one w/ all the boats and motors
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