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Departure Day....

Update #14 · Oct 27, 2009 · 2 comments

...is Saturday, January 9th, 2010. I'll be leaving mid-morning from Burton Chase Park in Marina del Rey, CA. Just a heads up for those who want to come scream Bon Voyage!

In other news, the week in the boatyard went swimmingly. Lots of buddies and backers came out to help tear into the work. I honestly dont think I have ever been dirtier than those days I spent covered in sand, paint, and various lacquer thinners. For as much as I love working with my hands, that degree of filth was definitely testing the limits! Got heaps of work done, and it's all thanks to you lovely backers! New bottom paint below the waterline (BOBBIE's underside is now red!), new shiny white polyeurethane paint on the hullsides and tons of deck work was accomplished. We're certainly on our way!

Tons happening on a daily basis, it;s hard to keep up with it all. Just wanted to do a quick update to say thanks again for all the support and to let yall know it's all coming together nicely!

More soon!
Emily

PS. If you're looking for another great project to support, do yourself a favor and take a look at the trailer for this genius feature film THE WOODS....it's down to 3 days before the pledging closes on this amazing project! Live Radical and Change the World here! : http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matthewlessner/live-radical-and-change-the-world-our-first-fea

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      Creator Beck Henderer-Pena on October 28, 2009

      Can't wait for my polaroid! :-)

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      Creator mikehedge on October 27, 2009

      January!!!

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