Dory building

Thanks to Papa's excellent company and help we made some more progress on readying the dory for launching
The seats are all in and all that is left of construction is to finish the gunnels and put the bottom runners in place. Then rivet the seams, drill and plug the knot holes, sand and 3 coats of paint and Ken Segal, Papa and I will take her for a maiden voyage.

However, as it is still winter around here launching is realistically 3 or 4 months away.

Long Reach at Sunset

This past week we have had our "January Thaw" with temperatures up into the 50's most of our snow has melted, but not to worry more is predicted for this coming week. Only a few pieces of salt ice are left on the bay whereas last week the bay was frozen across. Lyn and I went canoing this afternoon with the Penner's