A great thing about life rural Newfoundland – which you always hear about, and now we know for sure is true – is that everyone helps each other out. Clearly, this is how we’ve survived in this harsh environment for hundreds of years. We’ve seen this in so many ways in our welcome to the WWW – the Wonderful World of Whiteway. A great example is with our inherited Boston Whaler, which I’m hoping to get out on the water soon.
Luckily, we’re next door to Jackson’s Boat Yard, and Derek Jackson did our hull. Our neighbour Alf and I are working on the lights, electrical systems and the motors. The Berry ordered a new stereo system (if they listen closely enough, they’ll be able to hear us in Rocky Harbour!). And I ordered a depth sounder and GPS. The former to find the fish, the latter to kind my way home after doing so. And we’ve ordered some navigation lights as well. All I have to do now is figure out how to use it all!
I can’t wait to get her in the water – my goal is to have her ready to take out on Father’s Day (kind of a gift to myself). And I wouldn’t be able to do that without the help of our new neighbours! If Alf and I can get the trim motor working on the main propulsion motor and the weather cooperates, a weekend run may be a possibility!
What a wonderful bunch of people you have around you. Easy to see why the WWW is such a fantastic place! Enjoy Father’s Day on the water. BTW..your boat looks great!