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Christmas tree day –time for the return of my favorite ornaments

Holiday time –its Christmas for us –means the annual pulling out of our set of Christmas tree ornaments,some of which go back many years. I never think about them during the year;it is always a surprise to open the boxes and find what is there. The other day this happened [...]

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My first boat – a Gloucester Light Dory

I was 16 and she was a Gloucester Light Dory,which is just a gorgeous design. The lines are amazing and she was beautiful to row. I am particularly proud of the transom,which my dad helped me do with leftover mahogany and finish bright. Same with the breasthook.

Of course I was young [...]

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