JimH,

I enjoyed the break from my brother in laws, two loud kids, one with special
needs (Prader Willi http://www.pwsausa.org/ ). I had been up since 6:30
helping my mother in law cook. She actually made my coffee, while I did the
cooking. She had done her part the day before. We ate Thanksgiving Dinner
at 12:00, sat around and chatted, and when it started to get hectic, I used
my boat as an excuse to get away by myself. I am glad my wife and mother
in law are completely understanding. My mother in law told me later, she
wished she could have come with me. That might be why I think both of them
are great.


" *JimH*" wrote in message
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You would not be invited back to my Thanksgiving party if you thought
working on your boat was more important than being with family and friends
for the holiday.


"Sir Rodney Smithers" Ask me about my knighthood. wrote in message
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I spent 3 hours on Thanksgiving Day, cleaning up the inside of my boat.
I removed all items I had in the storage areas under the seats and
V-Berth. I wiped the carpet with Lysol Concentrated Cleaner to stop any
mildew from growing. I sprayed the mouse fur headliner and the carpeting
with the Lysol cleaner, I left the storage areas open and all the hatches
and door open for the day to make sure it dried out. I cleaned the fridge
with Baking Soda, and let the door open. I disassembled the head pump to
make sure there was not any water still in the pump. I left it open for
the winter. I will lube and reassemble next spring.

The following day, I went back, made sure the carpet was dry and locked
the hatch and door.

Not as good as going boating, but it did get me away from my young
nephews for a few hours.