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Dream_Inn · August 10

Had some high water yesterday from Debby. But I still was able to get my new AC installed. Luckily I had my son to help.

LaRea · August 10

Wow that's some high water!! And nice Rinker shirt.

Dream_Inn · August 11

Both the sunset and moon tonight.

PickleRick · August 11

i wish Debbie would have given us some extra rain.

aero3113 · August 11

Meteor shower tonight!

Supposed to be best between 9:00-1:00 I think tomorrow night also.

LaRea · August 11

Cross-post from our blog.

Based on our observations of about 500 pedestrians here in Midland Ontario, the general opinion of our boat is that it's the darndest thing they have ever seen.

We're docked on the seawall right next to a busy sidewalk. Passers-by can't see inside because the windows are tinted, so they don't realize we are watching through a one-way mirror. They point, they stare, they take pictures, they debate in great detail.

Their avid interest is a tribute to the Aussies who designed our boat. It gets a little creepy when they grab our boat's railing to pose for photos, but mostly it's fun to watch. Our favorite was a group of Japanese tourists who we heard say something like "Utsukushī bōto! Kanojo wa La Rea!"

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YYZRC · August 11

@larea I have been searching endlessly for a bird print shirt. Sure wish you would have asked him where he got it.

Willhound · August 14

YYZRC said:

@larea I have been searching endlessly for a bird print shirt. Sure wish you would have asked him where he got it.

If you're serious...check out Hardaddy.com. Pure nylon/rayon so they don't breathe well, shipping is usually a couple of weeks but prices aren't bad, and they have it all.

Willhound · August 14

Been awhile since we've had our Rinker, as many of you know we're now permanently moored in a 40 foot destination model trailer in a campground. But a lot of the same vibes, and hey, since I started the thread I thought it appropriate to share some pics from my wife's 40-19th birthday party this past weekend. Frozen Margaritas and Tacos for about 30 people. Cheers friends!

Ian · August 14

And they laughed when I said I just reached 50-10

Willhound · August 14

Ian said:

And they laughed when I said I just reached 50-10

Ah, yes....but the distinction I'm told is that you're no longer a "teenager" again until 50-13....😉
Although I live by the credo that growing older is mandatory, growing up is not....

LaRea · August 15

This is a picture of the beautiful Canadian summer sky. In the foreground you can see a boat, but don't let it distract you. The sky and the water really do look like this! So crisp and clear that it takes your breath away.

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RiverRunnerNB · August 16

My wife, two dogs, and myself were enjoying an evening anchored in a cove. Three boats rafted-up were motoring along looking for a more suitable location to drop anchor. Meanwhile, another boater was in a bit of a hurry, it seemed. Nice looking boats.

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Rich_ · August 16

Found a sister ship in Block Island

Lake_Bum · August 17

Aqua_Aura · August 17

Using a friends boathouse so the lady can make new canvas for our fly bridge.

Something about this photo says I need a bigger boat 😟

Our Plasdeck for the cockpit arrives this week as well so that will be exciting.

captkevin · August 17

Amazing boathouse

LaRea · August 17

I could learn to like that workshop!

raybo3 · August 17

My view for the next couple of days. Good Ole Iron Sides.

raybo3 · August 17

This is from a couple of weeks ago. The Isles of Sholes.

Spyderweb · August 19

@Aqua_Aura OMG. And is that a thermostat on the wall on the right side?

Aqua_Aura · August 19

Well obviously you can't have a boathouse that isn't climate controlled 😂

We are bringing his boat back from the San Juans in a couple weeks. This will be my 4th trip around the ocean and over the bar.

Aqua_Aura · August 23

We put down the plasdeck panels today. The outter piece that outlines around the hatches isn't glued down yet. Waiting for all the pieces to dry and then we'll stick that down. So far it was a clean and relatively easy process.

We also removed our upper davit crane that was for putting a dinghy or other stuff up on the hardtop. The pole used to run all the way down to the cockpit floor.

I would definitely recommend this over seadek or any other of the eva foam. This looks much more like real and feels like real.

LaRea · August 23

Yesterday I met this 6-pound, 29-inch northern pike and invited him to the boat for dinner. He was an ill-tempered and athletic fish who did NOT want to come aboard! We grilled him ... the guy running the grill is our friend Eric (a pro French chef). Tasty!

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mattie · August 23

Neighbor got a pic of us out for a rip today on Lake Huron.

LaRea · August 24

East Grant Island, in the middle of Lake Huron's North Channel. Totally uninhabited except for us and ... Power Rangers Super Megaforce Red Ranger! He's carefully zip-tied to a tree about 15' over the water. Great example of rando Canadian humor ... we almost fell out of the dinghy laughing when we saw it!

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Rich_ · August 25

Ian · August 26

Our annual steak and lobster bake this weekend - over 70 visitor vessels, 38 campers and 400 plus people.

RiverRunnerNB · August 26

Taking the pups for a paddle board ride. Great way of getting around at anchor.

LaRea · August 26

@Ian - WOW those boats are really packed in there!

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