11/29/2012
The extension of the Fort Pierce City Marina, officially called the Waterfront Protection Project, progresses every day. Yesterday a new little tug was assembled just across Moor's Creek from WINDSONG. A bit windy today but temperature in the high 70's which is normal for November.
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11/29/2012
I had once intended to take my Seawind 30, s/v VIKING, to Florida. I did a lot of work on her to get her ready. However, shortly before my departure from Ontonagon, I discovered that the Albin AD-2 engine in VIKING at water in the oil. The problem appeared to be a blown head gasket. So I decided to take our C&C 27 WINDSONG. As it turns out, that was a good decision. Getting a new had gasket for an antique Albin AD-2 diesel engine is difficult. After considering a lot of options, I finally had to contact Stefan Strom at ALBIN MOTORS AND FASHION in Sweden. I have spoken to him a few time by phone a few times. This is probably the only store in the world has has parts for Albin engines. Not only can he provide the gasket, but he has a sale celebrating 40 years of working at Albin Motors by giving a 40% discount. How great is that, says the Sock Monkey! Today's picture: Stefan and Maud Maria Strom, ALBIN MOTORS AND FASHION, Sweden.
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11/28/2012
My Black Friday gift to myself was a new bicycle. Bicycles are a very traditional vehicle for a librarian. Melville Dewey, of Dewey Decimal fame, was an avid bike rider. Anyway, the bike arrived in a big box and a marina staff member delivered it over to K dock on one of their motorized carts. Some assembly was required. Christmas lights are still being put up on the palms in Marina Square. It's a complex business. When music is being played the lights change with the music. So I am told. I was also told that the cost of this little project was $30,000.
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11/27/2012
Today I put up Christmas lights on WINDSONG. She looks good. I may add a few more lights before the Christmas boat parade. The new LED lights work good since many strings can be run from a small 12 volt inverter. At the dock I cheat and use shore power! Sock Monkey is happy that the lights are up.
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11/26/2012
A lighting company is busy putting Christmas lights on palm trees in Marina Square. Christmas is a big deal in Fort Pierce. Very soon there will be a big Christmas parade. I have not put my Christmas lights on WINDSONG yet . but this will probably motivate me.
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11/22/2012, Public Marina, K Dock, Fort Pierce, Florida
While biking over by the marina office I took a picture of a lady feeding the birds their Thanksgiving Dinner!
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