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January 7, 2013
by Michael Robertson
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Michael Robertson

The two are best friends, but is that enough?

You want to rile a homeschooling parent? Mention the "s" word: socialization.

January 4, 2013
by Michael Robertson
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Michael Robertson

Thankfully, the Walmart gingerbread houses did not taste good enough for the girls to eat, so they became fish food.

Michael Robertson laments that cheap beer seems to be a thing of the past now that the Del Viento crew is cruising in Canada.

December 27, 2012
by Michael Robertson
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Michael Robertson

This is one of the five new lights. If it weren't for the mark left from the old teak pad, it would look like these lights were built for the boat. Fortunately, in removing the teak pads, we learned that we may be able to remove this popcorn finish on the cabin top as easily as wallpaper--we just need to have it tested first to be sure it isn't asbestos.

Lighting a boat isn’t like lighting a home, the needs are different.

December 21, 2012
by Michael Robertson
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Michael Robertson

Our former dinghy hogged the foredeck underway, the Pudgy is more than 3 feet shorter--both a bonus and a trade off.

Micheal Robertson discovers that his Portland Pudgy tender can be powered by oars, outboard, sails, and . . . balloons!

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