Happy "fathers day" to the dads out there

[Pixie Dust]

I would just like to wish all you Dad's out there a wonderful Father's Day weekend!!
I hope you all get a chance to be on the water, in the water or at least close to the water. 
May you have a weekend with nothing but soft breezes in your sails.  Kick back and relax.   8)   :)
ENJOY!!!!

[Seadogg]

Thanks!

Might get the pool up this weekend and, as always, do some work on the boat!  (Not in the pool, though...)

Fair winds,

Nick

[Captain Smollett]

Thanks!  We don't have anything special planned (that I know of).  I asked my wife yesterday what was on the agenda for this weekend, and she said housework and yardwork.

Yep, that's about right for "Father's Day."  ;)

[Skipper Dave]

Thanks Connie,

Still without motor so going to a friends house with the kids and they are BBQ for us Dads. 

Engine Update:

Rreplaced the injectors adjusted the valves and it still smokes.  Next they are doing a valve job, if that doesn't do it they are doing a ring job.  At some point (money will dictate) I may just replace the whole thing with a good used one.  We plan on putting it up for sale soon anyway.

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This morning it looked so nice out I thought I'd leave it out.

S/V "Tina Marie" Cal 2-27

[Jack Tar]

Yard work whats that. Anyone want to hang upside down and help me check the oil in the John Deer. We will be fireing up the Magma for some BBQ. Perhaps a little Rum and coke or beer. We plan on having the whole family on the boat for a get together and show and tell.

[AdriftAtSea]

Sure-  Where ya located... :D

[Zen]

CHICHI NO HI
(father's Day)




My father passed away some years ago. Miyatani otosan, Lady Zen's father passed away just this year, while we were visiting in Japan. Today we remembered them both as we are both fatherless now.

The symbol in the frame is the Family crest, for lady Zen's family. I use it now on some things, like s/v Zen logo and certain other things. Since we do not have children, and he ( her dad) does not have any male children and only one brother with no kids. I will be last to use this seal. So I do it in his honor. When we go to Japan I will use there as well to extend his memory in some small way, his name will not die out just yet.


I made this tray last year. I used it this morning to burn incense for both our fathers. A little memorial.




Miyatani Otosan was very traditional I was told about Japanese ceremonies. This was his favorite kimono. He would wear it a couple of times a year for certain things. I was told it is an antique. Worth a couple of thousand yin. Outside it is not that impressive looking. Nice workmanship, big pocket sleeves. Other wise plain. Inside it is quite impressive. Silk painting, carp, water, mountain. wow. This was going to be burned in the funeral. Instead it was given to me.


Having cleaned my garden yesterday.


It was nice to sit out there this morning.
before the day got to far along and have a quite moment.




I remembered sitting in Japan playing my flute in Otosan's Japanese room overlooking the garden. My dad, always liked our little yard we had also when I was a kid. He use to grow roses.
I decided to play a song on my Shaminsen for both of them.
wearing Miyatani Otosan no Kimono. For the first time



Then off to the marina...

I spent a couple of hours re-doing the locking system on the doors. Not only to make it neater/cleaner but more burglar resistant. Nothing can stop them, this will make it more difficult so maybe they will go somewhere else. It also gives me more peace of mind for overnight sleeping in the less secure places of the world.

Then on to more sanding and TeaQueing, final finished the inside cockpit area. a few touch ups but for the most part done there.. with that part....





Then I figured to head out for a short sail... The wind was really unpleasant.
Just before I was ready to begin to head out and just after I finished the bright work. The wind picked up...seriously. Flags were standing vertical parallel to the ground no slack at all. The trees were bending. I thought hmmmmm, maybe I do not want to deal with this. I'll let the Wood dry more and think about it. Then 20 min or so, it stopped, it was so calm I was thinking, hmmm there is little point in going out in this, there is no wind now at all bummer. Then a light breeze, I went for it.

After getting out there, the wind followed the same pattern, very nice, then way too much, then not enough. I accepted what was given, and went with the flow, practiced reefing under way, heading up, bearing off, expecting no more than the moment and staying with the "Tao".

It was short but pleasant. After a bit I headed back as it
was already late when I started I wanted to be back before dark.



Having heard today that our quiet little park marina is joining the commercial Mecca of the 21st century.
With next year to bring, cement docks, water front offices, bed & bath, a restaurant, and the like, also almost doubling in size. I figured I would grab some shots of history now in the present...


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So ends Chichi No Hi '06

[Pixie Dust]

Zen, what a wonderful tribute to both your father and Lady Zen's.   They were both very lucky men to have you in their lives, someone to still take time to honor them in such a wonderful way.   They both must be feeling very proud and honored, wherever they are. 
Great picts.  It adds so much to the story.
Your marina is lovely just the way it is.   Can't you talk them out of it.   :D
Thank you for sharing your day with us.   :)

[s/v Faith]

Zen,

  Thank you for this post.  i regreat that my dad and I were not able to take you up on your offer last time I was out there.  I would very much look forward to meeting you and Lady Zen some time in the future.

[AdriftAtSea]

Zen-

Beautiful post, but I expect no less from you.   I do look forward to meeting you and Lady Zen at some time.

Dan

[ThistleCap]

Happy Fathers' Day.  Take a kid or your Dad sailing.  There's no better way to get to know each other.

[CapnK]

A day late, since I was out boating with my brother (who *is* a Dad, in the fullest sense of the word):

Great idea, TC! :)

Happy Fathers Day to all!

[Frank]

Its fathers day here in Canada.
Hoping all the "dads" on board have a great day  ;)

[Tim]

Ditto to all, just got off the phone with mine.

[CharlieJ]

 ;D ;D

All three of mine phoned me today

;D ;D

[Travelnik]

I got to talk to both of my kids in person yesterday!  ;D