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We have reflected on our boat-building experience. Here are the facts, the reasons, and the excuses in full detail. You can decide which is which.
* None of us had ever built a boat before, or seen such a challenge in action.
* The two winning teams had professional boat-builders.
* We were the only ones to build for wind-power.
* Our boat, called "Noah's Tarp", was big enough for two animals of every kind.
* We used more wood than anyone else.
* We didn't sink (one boat did)
* We didn't finish last.
* We didn't finish the course (Didn't even complete half a lap!)
* The two winning teams contained professional boat-builders.
* There were only two female entrants in the event - and they were on our team!
* We didn't sink (did I mention that already?)
* We were out on the water so long, we held up a commercial ferry.
* The two winning teams had professional boat-builders (Did I already mention that?)
* When we finally got out of the water, it was getting dark.
* We had a lot of fun.
* Emma and Asher kindly took the first lap, meaning Ev and I didn't get wet.
* Our only progress in the sailing was when I towed Emma and Asher nearly half way around the course.
* We had a lot of fun!
One of us reflected (no naming names) that we were a living parable of the church at the end of the twentieth century: still on the water struggling to make progress, and unable to catch the winds of the Spirit.
Next year we will return somewhat wiser... with a different design!
Check out our events page for some pictures.
Posted by gary at March 19, 2005 09:42 PM
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