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WooHoo!!
Sunshine has sails!!
Although, Nancy is starting to get that “alright, on to the next project” tone. I think our winter is starting to get to her;)
So when are we going sailing?
Jesse
TaDa. Progress, and such nice sunny days!
Cold, wet and rainy here on Whidbey.
–Candace