Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Robbie's new toy

Late this summer, one of my co-workers mentioned that she was selling her Boston Whaler. She said it had been in storage for a few years and that it had never been in salt water! Robbie has been wanting a boat since we had to sell his 17yrs ago to build the house. So I jumped at the opportunity and told him about it. The price was right and the boat is a gem! It small so I can haul it behind my vehicle and take it with us camping. Plus easy enough to launch when we want. The intent is it gives Robbie and the girls something to do the weekends I work.


This is what happens when you don't pay attention and dad decides to go fast!
So we were able to go for our first official boat ride on Sunday the 13th and actually had a great day for it. Had a little picnic on the boat, went over to Bristol for a while and around Sheepscott River. Hauled it up and came home for a while, decided it was too nice a day and Robbie has been working 6am-10pm almost every night for 2 weeks and deserved to go back out. So we launched it in the Harbor and went around there, and thru the bridge and Southport. Hopefully the weather will haul and we'll be able to use in when we go camping Columbus Day weekend!! Unfortunately Robbie is in Rhode Island for at least the next 2 weeks and coming home late on Saturday and leaving Tuesdays - so doesn't look like it'll be used until then.

Saw this boat and immediately fell in love with the name!!!!

4 comments:

Cheryl said...

Good for you all to get yourself a new toy. I imagine Robbie is just beside himself with the new boat. I laughed so hard over the photo of Tiz, when she wasn't paying attention! OMG its a hoot! Anytime you need a couple of passengers to fill the seats you know where we are! Now Mark will want to trade in the kayak and canoe for a motorized toy.

Jean said...

What a beautiful boat. You, Robbie, and the girls will have fun exploring the area in it, I'm sure.

Cheryl said...

I have the perfect spot for you to take the boat, we will go to the Rangeley Lakes area and rent a cabin together. We feel in love with the area. We could have a great weekend "camping"!

Melissa said...

Y'all will have a blast in that! Enjoy!