Is it Spring Yet?

This year we launched Rune early, but I still haven't sailed her, because each day for the last three weeks has threatened, promised or begun with rain. I sympathize with a pallid reflection of the pain and loss of the flooded Hoosiers and the Cajuns holding their breaths for the spring crest to arrive.

I am planning for a day sail on Monday, though. We have a stunning soprano opera singer as guest for the weekend, and I invited her to stay an extra day, hoping the clouds will clear.

I still don't see any big projects for the year. I spliced a new topping lift; I have spent the dank evenings varnishing things I could bring to the basement; I invented and built a folding storage bracket for the smokestack we remove when it's not being used.

Other than that, I just have been mourning the passing of the season, hoping for a sunny day.