Friday June 6. Graduation and Gratitude

Written by Jack van Ommen on June 7th, 2014

The months of anticipation came to their climax. The last of the my seven grandchildren received their high school degrees this evening. And on the other coast, in Virginia, my oldest great granddaughter graduated from Pre-School. I promise her high school graduation picture on this blog in June 2028.

 

Olivia Russel, Rose Marie, Tyler Myers, Lisa

Olivia Russel, Rose Marie, Tyler Myers, Lisa

 

Madison Leon

Madison Leon

The fuel pump on “Fleetwood” has been replaced with an electric pump. I am now all set to take up residence in Gig Harbor again. The pump cost $80 and with the installation labor and two days moorage this has set me back $450… The haul out and materials, new tools,  to over $1,000.  What I had left of my savings after the $ 7,000 boat purchase is rapidly evaporating. And there are still some major items to be purchased before the boat is ready for the planned continuation of the journey. So, when I picked up the June Latitude-38 at West Marine, on another shopping stop, I was once more moved to tears by the help Richard Spindler is sending my way. Read page 73: http://issuu.com/latitude38/docs/l38201406/73?e=1997181/8070141  Richard is using a bit of journalistic Latitude by claiming that I suggested having checks mailed to me but, yes, I can sure use a little help right now. In the mail I had listed the items that I am looking for that readers might have sitting in their storage, for donation or a reduced cost. I have already received a number of items from friends. What I plan to do is set up a web page for this and list the donors and amount and show for which items it is used. I just want to be sure that it is only meant for the equipment. I plan to give out a DVD with all the slide shows of the 9 year journey and “Soloman” when it is published. I will announce the set up as soon as I have this ready.

 

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