Progress Update: September 30th

(Eric trimming foam for mattresses)

• The first upper bunk in the lower cabin is completely finished. Eric used spray adhesive to build a mattress using layers of high quality foam toppers. (Thanks Fiona!!)
• Our friends from REACH Ministry left on the 28th. We were able to do serious bleach scrubbing of the upper helm hallway using tooth brushes. It was a daunting task to get started but now Mary is working on the rest of the helm walls, a section at a time. They are coming out really nice considering the amount of smoke damage before the initial cleaning when we first took possession of the ship 3 years ago. It was time for a final, intense scrubbing and we are grateful to our friends for helping Mary get it started. Mike also did an awesome cleaning job on the upper deck barbecue grill. Thanks so much Mike and Lynn!!
• Other projects are on hold for the moment as Eric is working on another side job for our personal support. He is building a 14 ft bowsprit out of Douglas Fir.

 
 

Progress Update: September 18th

(Eric and temporary crew moving 'Far Horizons' to our new location...about 4 miles up the bayou.)

• Due to tropical storm preparations (which thankfully missed us) and getting the ship ready to move to a new location, actual tangible progress these last few weeks was less than normal. Our new location is only 4 miles up the Bayou from where we were docked and is much quieter. We had to move due to electrical issues and a pending property sale at the former boat yard. 
•  A very special thank you!! to Bill and Dave for crewing with us. They were invaluable as engine/generator assistance and dock hands! 
• We also want to thank Mike and Lynn Gross from 'REACH Ministry'. They arrived just in time to help with the move and have been working with us on current projects. The stairwell had been primed for a long time and we were finally at the stage where the walls would not be damaged if they were painted. So nice to have it finally completed! Thanks Mike!!
• The newest project is building the two upper bunks in the 2nd quarters up forward. The first bunk is almost ready. Thanks again for your painting assistance Mike! Eric applied the last coat and also caulked some areas. As soon as the beds' boards are painted and installed, Eric will begin building the second bunk.
• A couple smaller projects have also been completed. Eric finished varnishing and installed the wire-run in the helm's overhead and also built a sliding cover for the port in the shower stall of the newest cabin.
• Mary was very sick for about three weeks in August and subsequently fell behind on the ships' maintenance. We are so grateful!! to Lynn for all her help in working alongside Mary to help her catch up! Mike has been also very helpful in the galley. He spent years as a cook and sous chef and had many great tips and suggestions.