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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Norway Joe » Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:54 pm

Awesome day. We don't have many such days during the summer. At the cabin almost 9 pm. 1045 meters above sea level.
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby k.a.m. » Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:23 am

That sun is awful high for 9:00 P.M. Joe
I would need my eye covers to hit the sack lol :D :lol:
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Norway Joe » Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:45 pm

k.a.m. wrote:That sun is awful high for 9:00 P.M. Joe
I would need my eye covers to hit the sack lol :D
Although the midnight sun is a bit further north it doesn't get very dark here at this time of the year. Sun barely dips below the horizon.

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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby k.a.m. » Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:04 pm

Norway Joe wrote:
k.a.m. wrote:That sun is awful high for 9:00 P.M. Joe
I would need my eye covers to hit the sack lol :D
Although the midnight sun is a bit further north it doesn't get very dark here at this time of the year. Sun barely dips below the horizon.

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I am usually fast asleep by 9:45 P.M. That would be like going to bed at noon here lol.
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Timothy_W » Fri Jul 16, 2021 3:40 am

Summer this year is just wonderful! Although it is hot during the day, on the weekends you can relax in nature and eat pizza and barbecues. I have expanded my range of devices with the BakerStone Portable Pizza Oven. Sure, this is not a wood-fired oven, but it is great to bake.
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Norway Joe » Fri Jul 16, 2021 3:54 am

k.a.m. wrote:
Norway Joe wrote:
k.a.m. wrote:That sun is awful high for 9:00 P.M. Joe
I would need my eye covers to hit the sack lol :D
Although the midnight sun is a bit further north it doesn't get very dark here at this time of the year. Sun barely dips below the horizon.

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I am usually fast asleep by 9:45 P.M. That would be like going to bed at noon here lol.
I understand what you mean but I love the bright summer nights. Don't get tired in the evenings. We tend to get very little sleep in June and July. The sun is already high early in the morning. Much worse during the winter when it's opposite. Only a few hours of daylight around noon. Lack of sunlight zaps you for energy.

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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby k.a.m. » Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:10 am

Oh I enjoy our long summers too Joe. :D There are times it is dusk here and I am getting ready to hit the rack.
How are the boat repairs coming along?
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Norway Joe » Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:25 am

k.a.m. wrote:Oh I enjoy our long summers too Joe. :D There are times it is dusk here and I am getting ready to hit the rack.
How are the boat repairs coming along?
I got the estimated repair cost last week. 25.000 USD.

Sent it to the insurance company and got the answers from today. They cover the cost and told the repair shop to start repairing the boat. Insurance company takes the arguing with the guy who mounted the Sterndrive in the spring.

I only have to pay my share of 2.000 USD.
Pretty extensive repair. Engine has to go out. Have to replace the frame that holds the sterndrive, tilt cylinders and more.

Hopefully the boat is on the water at the end of the month. That gives us until September 15th when it's time for winter storage.
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby k.a.m. » Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:28 pm

Norway Joe wrote:
k.a.m. wrote:Oh I enjoy our long summers too Joe. :D There are times it is dusk here and I am getting ready to hit the rack.
How are the boat repairs coming along?
I got the estimated repair cost last week. 25.000 USD.

Sent it to the insurance company and got the answers from today. They cover the cost and told the repair shop to start repairing the boat. Insurance company takes the arguing with the guy who mounted the Sterndrive in the spring.

I only have to pay my share of 2.000 USD.
Pretty extensive repair. Engine has to go out. Have to replace the frame that holds the sterndrive, tilt cylinders and more.

Hopefully the boat is on the water at the end of the month. That gives us until September 15th when it's time for winter storage.
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Is that for a replacement Volvo Penta twin screw Joe?
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Norway Joe » Fri Jul 16, 2021 3:45 pm

Not exactly. It's a Volvo penta twin screw sterndrive but it's not necessary to replace the entire drive. It's for hydraulic parts, new engine shaft, new transom, different other parts and work. A new volvo penta duo prop sterndrive is about 15 K.

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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Norway Joe » Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:21 pm

Finally, things are getting together. Engine has been out, drives haft replaced, hydraulics replaced and finally the entire sterndrive had to be replaced. Total cost 35.000 usd, thanks to a sloppy mechanic. So glad the insurance company covers it and handles the discussion with the previous mechanic. It took a full month in the workshop.

Boat goes on the water tomorrow and we go on a weekend trip from Thursday. Have to get the most out of the remaining days of the season. It's over on the 15th of September.
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby GRailsback » Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:40 pm

Looking good. She should be solid now. Need to put a little break in time on it. I am heading home from the rig tomorrow, and will take the rest of the month off to go see some sites of America myself.
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby k.a.m. » Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:47 pm

I am glad she is healed up Joe. I hope y'all have fare weather and an enjoyable trip.
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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Norway Joe » Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:50 pm

GRailsback wrote:Looking good. She should be solid now. Need to put a little break in time on it. I am heading home from the rig tomorrow, and will take the rest of the month off to go see some sites of America myself.
Thanks. We'll deserved holiday coming up for you. There are plenty of amazing places to go seeing in your country. Please post pictures. Have a safe trip.

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Re: Happy summer - first day of summer holiday

Postby Norway Joe » Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:54 pm

k.a.m. wrote:I am glad she is healed up Joe. I hope y'all have fare weather and an enjoyable trip.
Thanks.

Weather is OK for Thursday and Friday. More uncertain of Saturday and Sunday. Forecast says rain but not much wind. Temperatures are dropping to below 48 during the nights. Daytime will be around 72.

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