Banjos & Books on Ama

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FROM AMA LOG:

Sunday, 8/13/17

DEPART: Thurston Harbor @ 0735

ARRIVE: Forward Harbor @ 1130

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WEATHER: Calm, clear skies with no smoke!



PILOTAGE: We leisurely cruised from Thurston Harbor after picking up our empty, sigh, crab pot right by Shoal Bay, spying boats at least 3 deep rafted up to the docks there. The drizzly rain kept up a few hours but cleared by the time we peeked out on the Johnston Strait while skirting by it going up Chancellor Channel. We made it to Whirlpool Rapids a half hour before slack and slipped right through and into Forward Harbor.



Peter immediately jumped on maintenance duties after cruising the harbor and anchoring safely. Sealing up cracks and corners was not what he had in mind for a freshly renovated “new” boat. It seems that Ama dries out in 100˚ degree weather, shrinking joints and fittings, allowing sneaky rainwater to seep into her newly refinished decks. We found drips in the usual places over both quarter berths under those beautiful, but watery, skylights. The new leaks we discovered over our bed and even in the head were a surprise, but manageable.



Banjo & books filled our sunny afternoon. Peter is learning more blues cords, performing for me each day by the end of practice. I just finished The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewski, a tale dealing with death, legacy and familial commitments. It is a must-read for dog lovers! The ending wasn’t necessary, almost like an editor coached the author to think of the film possibilities. It was a testament to communication skills, techniques and the triumphs of multi-lingual messaging.

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