FOUR LETTER WORDS

This weeks conversations around the farm consists of four letter words that we had not heard in a while. The weather has taken a turn i'm afraid. "John, it's cold, put more wood on the fire! Man it looks like its going to snow again. Is there warm food for lunch? You mean we're going out in the cold and WORK!?"

Yes, were still here.

Ahoy friends,

We have been off the web for a bit to let us focus on some administrative and fund raising needs. Rest assured loyal followers, we're still making great progress on Luna, our 18th century Bermuda Sloop is still under construction.

We would like to thank our sister organization, Blackbeard's Crew for their recent contribution to the construction fund. The crew graciously sets aside 10% of their event profits to the construction fund.

Our first corporate fundraiser/ meet and greet, held at Half Moone Terminal was a success. We signed on over a dozen new members and had just as many renew. We welcome The Port of Virginia and Principle Advantage, Ltd as corporate donors as well. Thank you to Ann and Angie for coordinating the efforts.

Corporate sponsorship

Dear CSF friends and family,

On ,December  8th we will be hosting a  reception at Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center  located at the Nauticus Complex in Downtown Norfolk. Tickets are $50.00 and include an annual membership.

We are in need of sponsors for various elements of construction. Our most immediate needs are:
Conex storage container- $1500.00
Fiberglass materials- $30,000.00
Rigging-$40,000.00
Marine grade plywood- $8000.00
Volunteers- Priceless

Please RSVP with Ann Flandermayer at (757) 675 1876 or e-mail annflan@principle-advantage.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

combining new and old

Hmmm- that doesn't look like it belongs in the new plans.
Yup, you guessed it. Out it goes! This is the old engine compartment.

Work has been continuing at a steady pace.  We may not always have masses working at one time, but our dedicated volunteers come and go as they can and as long as there are a couple of people on hand changes are seen weekly!

Treasures lost in time waiting to be discovered.

So what is it?

Continued from last week........ 

Work days and Schooner Appreciation Days

The last couple of weeks have been spent working on more deck beams. This weekend was spent cleaning the shop, stacking wood, and getting ready for winter. Last seasons heavy snow did Luna's vinyl and pvc pipe framed cover in. We added a laminated ridge pole and uprights to the frame so we should be o.k. this season. Then Adam, one of our volunteers, pointed out a very simple observation. "It snowed last year, we're not going to see anything for another ten years." He's probably right, but as the local saying goes. "If you don't like the weather on the Chesapeake Bay, wait an hour, it'll change."

Making Deck Beams

Sigh.... Our problem of the day is this rotting deck beam, which needs to be replaced before we can lay down any new decking. This one is located at the forward end of the engine compartment. Fortunately, there is a solid beam located just forward of this one.