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launch list...
This post is probably quite boring. I'm just using it mostly to keep track of the things I need to do in preparation for launching the boat.
Essential for Launch
Prepare bottomAnnual stuff. I use 1 1/2 gal of VC offshore, and this is an even year, so I have to buy two gallons. Ugh, at $210/gal or so, I don't like the even years. The usual ( Read more... ) -
How the Peters' play scrabble...
Scrabble is fun. You should learn it ( Read more... ) -
Harper gets one right
I have so rarely found myself happy with the Harper & Bush governments, I thought I'd make a PSA about one of their successes.
The new fifth protocol to the US/Canada Tax Treaty took effect of as 1 January, 2008, so you can take advantage of it when you do your 2008 taxes ( Read more... ) -
them's the brakes
I'm annoyed. My car's brake fluid is now low. That usually happens when the pads are wearing out, since the calipers have more travel and the fluid resevoir gets a bit depleted ( Read more... ) -
music notation
I've been reading up on musical notation; my family's new piano isn't set up at home for a little over a week, but I have spent some time reading music, visualizing my fingers on the keys and such ( Read more... ) -
reupholstering a piano bench
I don't really know how to sew, only sails and upholstery ( Read more... ) -
The Good Times
Last night, amid much toddler-fun, Nicholas wrote his first letter to Santa. He wrote to the Canada Post Santa, since he replies ( Read more... )
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