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				New Years 2008 and what a 
				party it was. We head North from Point Reyes in the RV to Jeff 
				and Lori's house for one of the best parties I have been to in 
				years. Some people were even in the hot tub till 5am, these are 
				the same people who can barely stay up for the 10 o'clock news. 
				Well another year behind us. Happy New Year! 
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				Christmas 2008. Karen, 
				Jack and I head out for a road trip to Point Reyes in the RV 
				with the final stop being Jeff's New Years Eve party. Here's a 
				movie of our journeys around the area as we do some sightseeing. 
				It was nice to just have a week off and relax after that year... 
				I am sure you know what I mean. I wish the boat would get here 
				soon. Just a few more weeks. I can't wait. | 
            
             
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				December 12, 2008. 
				With winter approaching Barry and I make the dash North to Oak 
				Harbor WA to deliver the equipment and gear for the new 
				Bushwacker which is due in the next two months. We make it over 
				the pass just in time. What a ride 2160 miles after our little 
				jaunt into Canada to pick up 2 polished stainless steel anchors. 
				The last morning we saw 10 degrees with snow and ice. Glad to be 
				home. Check out the movie Barry did of the trip. | 
            
             
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				Thanksgiving 2008. The Bailey's 
				invite us up to their cabin for Thanksgiving dinner. We do a 
				little sightseeing in the gold country and explore some new 
				territory. A special thanks to Bill and Kris, and the boys for 
				having us. And also to Pico for keeping Jack busy. Follow this 
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				November 8th 
				2008. 
				We take a road trip up to Jeff's house and partied, ate great 
				food and bottled wine like there is no tomorrow. What a weekend. 
				Great food, great wine, great music, great friends. If I could 
				have gotten a stimulus check life would have been perfect. Great 
				job on the video Barry.... Follow the link for the movie. | 
            
             
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				Aug 2008, 
				Barry and I head up to Canada to get the 
				Abacus ready for summer. We head south to look at the North 
				Pacific 43's in Anacortes and Oak Harbor. We like what we see 
				and I write a check for a new one. Hull 44, The new Bushwacker, 
				will be here next year. We then head off for Seattle with Harry 
				and Pat and pick Ann up at the airport. Next trip will be on my 
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				July 28th 2008. 
				The Bushwacker has been up for sale for a 
				few months now and sadly I must say I sold her. What a fine 
				vessel and a great 11 years of service I had from her. But as I 
				also say "Out with the old and in with the new. Get a sneak peak 
				at the new Bushwacker being built as we speak. That's right the 
				new one is on order and will arrive early next year. | 
            
             
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				July 4th 2008. It's been 
				awhile since we had a vacation movie. I am going to try and make 
				up for that with two trips this month. First one is to the Delta 
				with an RV and ski boat trip and the second is my yearly trip 
				aboard the Abacus up in Canada. Watch for the movies. |