Tool Race

The tools burst through the starting gate this morning, and the competition looks fierce. 100′ Fiberglass Fish Tape and Phillips Head Screwdriver lead the pack, followed by Rechargeable Headlamp in third place. Sekaflex, Extra Large Zip Tie, and Shop Vacuum are close behind, but Electric Driver, Infrared Digital Thermometer, and Wire Cutter are lagging. Finally, Dow Corning 755 and Dowsil 755 silicon are bringing up the rear.  

Holy cannolis! Ladies and gentlemen, Wire Cutter has dashed into third place without breaking her stride. Look how fast she’s clipping, folks! 100′ Fiberglass Fish Tape is the favorite, but boy, oh boy, Wire Cutter’s a speed demon today.

100′ Fiberglass Fish Tape and Phillips Head Screwdriver are neck and neck and holding their own against Wire Cutter, but there are still six furlongs to go. And who would have thought Shop Vacuum would be on the heels of stardom, now in fourth place? Look at her suck!

There’s no denying it. All the tools are striving for the win today, and at this level of competition, there’s no telling who the winner will be. Whoa! Extra Large Zip Tie just tripped up Rechargeable Head Lamp, and he’s down! My heart goes out to him, folks. Wait a minute, just when I thought 100′ Fiberglass Fish Tape was a sure thing, Heat Gun came out of nowhere, rounding the stretch-turn alongside the leading pack. Ladies and gentlemen, Heat Gun is hot to trot!

I tell ya, folks, these tools are fighting for glory today. I’ve never seen them do their best work all out at once. Witnessing what they can accomplish in the Captain’s hands is remarkable—I want everyone to be a winner! But alas, they’re thundering down the home stretch and, wait for it, wait for it, 100′ Fiberglass Fish Tape crosses the finish line first, and the crowd is going wild! Long and slender, this thoroughbred has won the prize. 100′ Fiberglass Fish Tape is our Most Valuable Tool!

Last Remarks

THANK YOU to friends and relatives from near and far who kept us company and distracted us from all this boat nonsense: Cousin Daniel & Carol, John and Elaine, Andie & Elie, Dan & Laurie, Ray & Sarah on SV Kismet, Joni & Norbert on SV It’s Time, Kimberly & Mike on SV Blue Haven, Patrice & Julie on SV Raftan, Regina & David on SV Vitae, Bill & Lisa on SV Jo Beth

Annapolis Boat Projects: 

• Completion of Starboard head renovation
• Non-skid gel coat application to engine hatch covers
• Removed salon 16,000 BTU salon air conditioner and over 100 lbs of electrical cable and power cords
• Established starboard cabin air conditioner/heater connection to inverter. 
• Maintenance of leather captain’s chair, sliding bimini latches, fishing rod holders, and water filters. 
• Repair of cracked fresh-water line, port side bathroom sink
• Dinghy restoration and vinyl letter application