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Family Fun in Alden

August 6, 2016February 16, 2019 - by Kevin Forth

The Alden house has played host to both sides of the family the past 2 weekends.  Last Saturday, July 30, was very busy, with Deb’s mother and Aunt Marianne spending …

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Relaxing on Thayer Lake

July 26, 2015April 7, 2018 - by Kevin Forth

Yesterday afternoon Enzo sensed that somebody was outside, so he ran to the bedroom window to investigate.  His barks turned to a happy cry, telling me that he recognized who …

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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – All Done

July 8, 2015April 7, 2018 - by Kevin Forth

On July 7 the ol’ pontoon boat was launched on a choppy Thayer Lake for its maiden voyage following the rebuild project.  The engine and electrical system worked flawlessly, although …

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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Controls and Lighting

June 20, 2015April 7, 2018 - by Kevin Forth

The pontoon boat rebuild continued with the mounting of the lights, steering and controls

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Last Month, We Got Stoned

June 7, 2015April 7, 2018 - by Kevin Forth - 1 Comment

Last month we finally covered the ugly concrete foundation in Alden with stone.  We settled on a blend of two styles of stone from The Concrete Service in Traverse City, …

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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Coming Together

May 23, 2015April 7, 2018 - by Kevin Forth - 2 Comments.

It was a perfect day in Alden for working on a boat – 72 degrees and sunshine.  It doesn’t look like it, but I put in more than 10 hours …

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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Decking Installed

May 9, 2015February 16, 2019 - by Kevin Forth

Saturday, May 9, began with rain and cool breezes, with temps in the mid 40s – quite a drop from the mid 80s the prior day.  When the rain stopped, …

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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Bare Aluminum

April 25, 2015February 16, 2019 - by Kevin Forth - 2 Comments.

Today the remaining decking was removed from the ’87 Manitou pontoon boat.  A few pieces had significant rot, with one spot completely rotted through.  I’ll haul these 4 sheets of …

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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – The Tear-Down

April 19, 2015February 16, 2019 - by Kevin Forth

With great weather in Alden during the April 18-19 weekend, I was able to begin the tear-down of the ’87 Manitou pontoon boat.  I had received all the new parts by …

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1987 Manitou Pontoon Boat Rebuild – Update

March 28, 2015February 16, 2019 - by Kevin Forth - 2 Comments.

The prep work continues for the pontoon boat rebuild project.  The last of the back-ordered parts arrived this past week, so the furniture is complete.  The furniture is staged in …

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