Weekly Update
25 September 00
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The Cherokee, a 64' foot Huckins, is getting worked on by a first class crew. Project leader Bryan "Fashion Statement" Blake has hired John "Culture Shock" Stein, who recently moved to Down East Carteret County from Washington,D.C. Tom "Gentleman Farmer" Kirmeyer, Robbin "No Problem" Knudsen, and Jeanette "I come with a Refrigerator" Hoxie. And the boat?
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The Huckins has reached "ground zero", as her engines have been removed, all interior components - fuel tanks, controls, cabin soles, drawers, doors, and windows - are out, and with heat gun and sanders, interior paint is stripped. Only a small amount of rotten wood has been discovered. Naval architect Donald Blunt has been hired to determine which engines and jet drives to use, and location of equipment, tanks, and batteries.
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Lee Norris, Tom Darden, and Jodie Darden have been kicking
around interior design ideas with Bryan, who is now sufficiently
confused. Bryan is balancing day to day labor activities with cost accounting
requirements and a determination of the critical path for the project.
Four months (give or take) after the arrival of Cherokee, all efforts are
solely concentrated on the boat rather than on preparation. Signing off for now,
Barbara "Fish Doctor" Blake
