Time to throw in the towel

[Robin]

I have been working on these two canoes for quite awhile but it’s time to admit my canoe restoration days are over. Between health and age I just don’t have it anymore so I’m bringing them over to a canoe shop to get some work done that I’m not comfortable with, then I’ll finish them off with paint and minor items afterwards
That dark blue one is a 100 year old JR Robinson I bought off of Yellowcanoe years ago, it just needs “closed gunnels” installed, I’ve never done closed before, old dogs, new trick thing.
The bare canoe is an early Chestnut (100 years old, only Chestnut I ever saw with tumblehome). I bought it years ago in New Brunswick, Ca, it needs to have some planking I did replaced, tacks tightened and a canvas. I’ll fill and paint the canvas when I get it back, along with new gunnels and stem bands. I’m still comfortable doing that.
My daughter helped me load them, now it’s off for my afternoon nap.

 

[lowangle al]

I'm sorry about your health Robin, but it's admirable that you are following through and getting your projects completed.

 

[Boatman53]

Hate to admit it but it’s coming for all of us eventually. Keep doing what you can and keep your spirits up.
Jim

 

[Patrick Corry]

They do look good on that Chevy too.

Years ago when I took my son to undergrad school at the University of Vermont we would see lots of cars with boats on top. The family joke about any such vehicle became, “ they’re havin’ fun”. So, I guess you’re still having fun!

 

[Gamma1214]

Sorry that you're not up to all the restoration work, but it's great that you're getting some help with it instead of leaving them undone.

Keep doing what you can and enjoy those afternoon naps... Nothin' at all wrong with a nice nap.

 

[ppine]

I read you loud and clear Robin.
My new mantra is, when I get behind I hire some help. Then all of a sudden I am caught up and can go camping.

 

[Gerald]

A knowledgeable woodsman, a super craftsman, and a great solo-tripping companion is retiring. You taught me so much.

My afternoon naps see us paddling La Vérendrye together on those beautiful days in late August. I wish you well, my friend.

G.