Family Fun in Alden
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
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
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
The pontoon boat rebuild continued with the mounting of the lights, steering and controls
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Last Month, We Got Stoned
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
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
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
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
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
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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