Tea Count 1
Injuries 0
Time Spent 3 Hours
Stickiness Factor 0/10
I was wrong, today was the dullest day so far. It didn't help that I spent the first two hours in my loft finishing the insulation and came out knackered and very hot! This was followed by assisting Zena and Jason cleaning his room... a grim challenge indeed. The industrial style dust mask I bought for using when sanding the boat came in very handy in the loft when dealing with fibreglass insulation but it was no match for the dust and eco systems in the bedroom! Still, credit where credit is due, he did win “Best Cadet of the Year” at his Air Training Corps Squadron dinner on Friday night. Well done Jason, daddy is very proud.
A blinding headache after the mornings jobs did dampen my enthusiasm somewhat but I still managed to get off to B&Q and pick up the corner sander previously authorised by the finance director (yes she has been promoted). Goodness, what a difference having the right tool for the job makes. Feathering down those tape edges on the inside of the canoe was so much easier. A worthwhile investment without a doubt although I could probably have saved the money and used used my hands - they are now as rough as badgers behind and do a fine job smoothing plywood!
Unfortunately with the head still pounding that was enough for today. One half is ready for it's second coat of poxy (love that word) and the other ready for taping and first coat. I'm hoping to get this done through the week so I can have a weekend of sanding to look forward to... deep joy!
Seriously though, I'll have to make some headway on weekdays as launch day is fast approaching, I'm running out of weekends and I'm seriously worried that I may not be finished. Worry not party goers, we'll still party just no launch! Watch this space (blog) and I'll keep you posted. Fingers crossed, I may still make it!
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