I am so amazed by and proud of Mike. He has tackled this boat and it’s never ending projects with determination and tenacity. He has been able to organize, manage and carry through with various jobs (big and small) which need to happen before we can set sail, also ones to keep us comfortable and most importantly safe. The boat and her needs never stray far from his mind, if at all. It is an all consuming job during the haul outs just to stay ‘above water’ and keep on track. And what astounds me most is the attitude he carries through all of this. While I become frustrated over some little thing, Mike remains calm despite the 10 times he has to run to the chandlery for just that one more piece that is needed to complete a job. Or starting a new project and just having it lead to five more unexpected things that need to be done. I know he will read this and probably disagree. And there are moments where he may loose his cool for a second or get discouraged for a moment. But overall, he keeps everything in perspective and continues on despite the various obstacles thrown at him. And in the midst of everything, he is still able to be a wonderful husband and friend who helps me get through the tough days.
And today was no different. He was able to buy new batteries after a lot of research on what would be most beneficial to us. He spent the afternoon lugging old ones off the boat, lugging the new ones on and getting them wired. Mike, each day is one day closer to being on anchor, surrounded by clear blue water, with a cocktail in hand instead of a power tool or varnish brush!
Poor guy...he's so busy working on the boat that he can't even find the time to get a hair cut:)
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