Friends and Families

Ok I get the hint with the incoming emails. Where is Faye and am I ok?
Yes I am ok and I am currently in Calgary.
I departed St John's on July 10th and arrived back to Vancouver to start working on Genesis.
The first week was continual rain so not much in the way of outside work was accomplished.
I did however get measurements and quotes to have the Bimini replaced by a hardtop. The advantage to a hardtop is that I will never have to replace the canvas again or winterize the upper deck. The difference in price was well worth it. I have gone with a company from LaConner Washington as the quote came in 1/4 the cost of the companies here in Canada. I guess it is nice to take advantage of a down swing in their economy. Generally over the years it has been the opposite.
Cam has been working in the engine room repairing the damage that has occurred to the exhaust systems on both engines. The hoses are all new and raw water pumps have been ordered and back ordered. Carbon has been blown out of the various parts opening all the passages. Genesis will have brand new arteries!
The sun finally peaked its head out and I spent a feverish week stripping, sanding and brushing teak on the lower deck. I was privileged to have a good friend show up from Calgary that gave me several hours of his time. Barry is quite good with woods and brought me two new handy tools that helped to get into the small crevices. I am very grateful for the hard work and friendship. When all is said and done I finished about 3/4 of the job. It looks impressive and people walking by continually were commenting on how great she looks.
 I received a skype message that my best friend Lea had broke her hip while exercising.
So the following morning I was on a plane flying back to Calgary.
So the boat is waiting and can wait ........................
The moral of this weeks (month) blog that friends are the people that we choose to be there for.

"Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things." ~Author Unknown
I know that I have been blessed with a great best friend and have many wonderful friends that think of me often and are truly grand. Thank you all for that.

I will add pictures of Genesis once she is looking remarkable.