[Rhodes22-list] Dynamic Equilibrium Put Into Winter Storage

[Roger Pihlaja]

Well, today I cleaned the boat for the final time, winterized it, & put it into winter storage.  I store it at the Midland County Fairgrounds.  For a mere $187, I can store the boat inside a secure, guarded facility until as late as May 1, 2003.  Midland County rents out winter storage space inside the buildings which are used for the animal, craft, and vender displays during the annual county fair.  It's such a good deal that people come from as far away as Detroit & Grand Rapids to store their summer toys at our county fairgrounds.  I wish Midland County would restrict fairground access to county residents thru the month of October because the available storage space fills up so fast that I have to cut my sailing season a little shorter than I would prefer. 

It was only about 55 deg F & with a 10 - 15 knot wind this afternoon.  That's a little chilly & windy to be playing in the water.  But, at least the job is done & NOAA weather radio is predicting snow flurries around here this Wednesday.  So, I'm glad to have the boat safely tucked away in advance of that!

Putting the boat into winter storage is sort of the last act of summer for me.  I'm always sad to see summer end, but I enjoy fall & winter activities as well.  So, it's time to move on.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium