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April 8, 2012 at 2:10 am #739340
Talaki34ParticipantApril 8, 2012 at 3:21 pm #739341
boat blissMemberThanks Talaki34, I’m just fine, though the drowning was a horribly sad time amongst incredible happy adventures. “Mondragon” has pulled anchor and moved on, but where, I don’t know. Perhaps to Vashon Island, where the skipper is from.
I met the skipper prior to his move. The mast on his boat, had fallen from where it was secured horizontally to the house top and was at the mercy of the waves. The swells were at about three feet, so the impacts were wicked. The skipper was seen paddling out in an inflatable that appeared to be jack knifing as air leaked. Good think he turned around at about ten meters from shore.
Once on shore, we met and discussed the circumstance with the unsecured mast and later, the lost crew. I offered to try my efforts at paddling out to secure the mast because it was to apparent that the inflatable wasn’t going to make it. The conditions were, stab the inflatable first, so it never has the chance to claims a life.
For those who are still coming to terms with what happened that night, here is a link to flickr with photos. It was apparent that rescue help made extraordinary efforts to save the victim.
April 19, 2012 at 1:06 am #739342
Talaki34ParticipantGlad to hear that you are feeling better. Thank you for the link, I am sure that it helped to see just how much effort went into the search.
This is a little off topic from the original post, but I am curious if you submitted a project to Second Use? Looks almost like a Chalet. I was wondering if you had any more pictures.
April 19, 2012 at 2:44 pm #739343
boat blissMemberThanks Talaki34 for your concerns. Its the Stoderman family who I feel for.
The “chalet shop” was inspired by structures at Ballenberg Switzerland, an open-air museum of reconstructed traditional Swiss structures. The materials are almost entirely from salvage, so the whole effort cost only $400. Most of the expense was for the concrete roof tiles ($0.16/each from Re-Store of Ballard), there are over seven-hundred of them. Yes, they weight a few tons, so the framework was made skookum like a real chalet
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We have just relisted our house for sale, with a great realtor, a realistic asking price and a positive market. Photos were taken yesterday, so when they have been shared with me, then I can offer a link to the photos of the Chalet shop.
Once this house has become home to a new family (soon, I hope), then it will be time to pull both anchors and bid a warm “thank you” to fauntleroy Cove and the many fine people I have met since last July. I went sailing yesterday and once again, I had a incredibly fine time. To those who believe we don’t have super sunsets in the cloudy Pacific N.W., I say that to enjoy the panorama, you must be out in the open. The skies here are full of texture and mood. The Sun may make a limited showing, but it will be a grand one though.
April 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm #739344
boat blissMemberTalaki34, here is a link to the ad containing images of the “Chalet shop.”
http://www.johnlscott.com/propertydetail.aspx?GroupID=266952273&CMID=0&ListingID=200010716
This structure was made almost entirely from salvaged materials and at a cost of $400. I really do like this space.
April 28, 2012 at 5:09 pm #739345
Talaki34ParticipantI just took a look at your pictures of the house and the “Chalet.” Wow! All I can say is that for $400 dollars you scored big. Very cool! Too bad you cannot take your Chalet with you. After seeing your picture I went down to Second Use and unfortunately didn’t find anything. Maybe just an off day or since I don’t have any building skills, maybe envisioning an end product is beyond me.
Sadly, it sounds like the selling of your house is becoming a very real possibility. I should say “Yippee” for you and your family, bad for all your forum friends. I was hoping to get some pictures of Minuet and maybe the two of you under sail and at anchor. Unfortunately, the only camera I have at the moment is on my cell. I thought in this market I would have lots of time to save my pennies and purchase one. Fooled me! lol!
While you are still here…I will do the dance of “Blue Skies and Fair Winds” for you and Minuet.
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