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Design Update - 11/27/21
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Tear it Down
So.... the first day was fun to watch! They ripped out the boulder wall, all of the remaining shrubs, tree stumps, and other debris.
They started around 11 AM, taking the boulders that made up the old wall, and placing them on the other side of the driveway. That side was pretty steep and I wanted to shore it up as much as possible, so that my driveway stays where it's suppose to stay. That process took about three hours, and after than they ripped everything else out.
In these two pictures, you can see the boulders that are being moved.
Here's a good before and after, minus the boulders.
The small tree on this end of the drive will have to come down.
I was hoping to keep this tree on this end of the drive, but I'm afraid it will need to go too. It's a beautiful maple, and I hate to lose it.
All of those boulders that made up that wall, ended up here. It was a perfect fit, as all of the boulders got used. These will really help to reinforce the bank.
The rocks have since been covered with dirt and daffodils will be planted all over the bank.
What we're putting down on the bank.
I managed to get a time lapse video of the first day of demolition, and this is what it looked like.
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2023 AGLCA Fall Rendezvous
We just got back from the looper gathering at Wheeler State Park over in Alabama, and what an amazing event. So much information, so many beautiful boats (all types), and some of the nicest people that you could ever meet. Many people that were there are in the planning stages, but others are in progress, and others are Gold and Platinum loopers (gold is twice, platinum is more than twice). There were numerous seminars about all aspects of doing the loop, from wind and weather, anchoring, buying a boat, navigation, and many others. There were also sections where experienced loopers shared detailed information about different sections of the loop. I attended two of those, the first was from just north of Clearwater Florida to Miami, and the other was about going to the Bahamas. Really, really good information. People also shared the tools they use for navigation and how to share the location so others can track the path of the boat. There were vendors as well as boat brokers, boating insurance, and other boat related services. There are were also captains that will train you and help bring you boat back to your home port, which is a service we will absolutely use.
But probably the best part of the vent, was the Loop Crawls. Every afternoon around 4, we got to go down to the docks and explore all the different boats, inside and out. There aren't many places where you can actually get on 40 boats, and not just any boat, but boats that are actually doing the loop right now. One boat just started the loop 2 days ago. 🙂 Here are a few of the other boats. I should have taken a picture of each boat.
We think we found a boat that would be suitable for extended traveling for us. Because there are so many types of boats doing the loop, there is no "perfect" boat. Whatever your personal requirements are determine what boat you choose. Obviously, the wife's likes and wants will play a big part in what boat we get, and it needs to be spacious on the inside, not only for us, but for any guest that would like to travel with us, and it should have the basic creature comforts that you might have at home.
What we found was this boat, and it's a 2007 Cruiser 455 Express Motor Yacht. This boat is not for sale (we we tried to steal it from them), but it is currently 2500 miles into the loop. The owners, Peter and Kim Squier were very gracious in allowing us to climb all over their boat and explain all of the features to us.
The specs for this boat are:
- Length: 45'6"
- Draft: 3'3"
- Beam: 15'4"
- Fuel Capacity: 500 gals.
- Water Capacity: 140 gals.
- Waste Capacity: 100 gals.
From Powerboat
QuoteThe Cruisers 455 Express Motor Yacht is an updated version of the company’s 4450 Express MY that were built from 1998 to 2003. Both boats share the same fully cored hull, the same tankage, and the same unusual express/motor yacht design configuration. What is different is the exterior styling; the 455’s tiered cabin windows and restyled hardtop add much to her rakish personality. Below deck, the three-stateroom cherrywood interior is a departure from most aft-cabin floorplans in that the salon, galley, and dinette are all on the same level (although the dinette is slightly elevated to provide headroom for the small stateroom below). The forward cabin, with a walk-in closet, is nearly as large as the owner’s aft stateroom. Note that the aft head compartment includes a whirlpool tub in addition to a separate shower stall. Topside, the tiered helm and cockpit area keeps the captain and passengers in close proximity. Helm visibility is excellent, and the side decks are wide enough for secure access to the foredeck. A well-built yacht, twin 480hp Volvo diesels cruise the Cruisers 445 Express in the low 20 knots and reach a top speed just under 30 knots.
Here's a look at a Cruiser 455
I took some pictures, but I discovered after the fact that some of them were blurry, but here are some the show what the video didn't.
It does have a combo washer/dryer.
This is the forward stateroom, and it's very roomy.
Forward head. It has a standup shower.
Two smaller berths next to the washer/dryer.
Eating area.
Headed down to the Master bedroom.
Master
Master shower
Yes... it has a tub. 🙂
Queen bed
Cockpit area behind the upper cockpit.
Looking down inside the cabin.
The boat has bow and stern thrusters, and they can be controlled with a handheld remote control. The throttle and steering can also be controlled with a handheld remote.
This is looking from the slightly lower rear cockpit, toward the front. This top area has heat and air conditioning. At the bottom of the picture is a refrigerator/freezer. On top of the hardtop are three solar panels that provide 1400 watts of solar power for charging batteries. It also has AIS, radar, sonar, GPS, and a full set of Navionics equipment.
I now have Custis Stokes and Associates to help me find one that will suit our needs, so we'll see what they can come up with! If this boats were for sell, I would certainly buy it.
This was on a different boat, but a really nice dinghy.
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Ok, final forecast... and it really only consist of temperatures, there will be no rain. Also, the air is drying out, dewpoints will be dropping in the 50's, so it's actually going to feel fairly nice.
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Hope everyone has a great time!!!
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Modifications for Both Cars
If changes are made, the latest changes will appears here.
Last Update: 01/23/232016 Obsession Red Sedan
- Xtreme-DI high pressure fuel pump
- Xtreme-DI fuel cam
- ZZP valve springs
- Deatschwerks DW400 low pressure fuel pump
- JMS Voltage Increaser for low pressure fuel pump
- Renick Performance charge pipes with Synapse bypass valves
- Renick Performance cold air intake
- GM throttle body for LFX motor
- Renick Performance vacuum tank
- Renick Performance downpipes
- Vibrant 4” resonator with custom 4” single mid pipe
- Turbobay turbo's with custom designed inlets
- ZZP rear trailing arms
- Carlyle rear toe bars
- Renick Performance RP 556 wheels, 19x9.5 and 19x11
- Renick Performance Swift springs
- Michelin PS4S tires, 275/30-19 and 305/30-19
- ZZP Flex fuel sensor
- Renick Performance carbon fiber mirror covers
- AEM Wideband Sensor
- Stainless brake lines
- Porterfield R4S pads and Motul 600 brake fluid
- Renick Performance blacked out grills and emblems
- Roof wrap
- GTechniq's Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic treatment
- Tuned by Justin Schmidt
2017 Phantom Gray Coupe
- Aric Miller HPFP
- DSX Flex Fuel Sensor
- AEM Wideband Sensor
- Xtreme-DI low pressure fuel pump
- Renick Performance downpipes
- Renick Performance cold air intake
- ZZP rear trailing arms
- Renick Performance RP 556 and RP 416 wheels, 19x9.5 and 19x11
- Michelin PS4S and Yokohama AD08 tires, 275/30-19 and 305/30-19
- Renick Performance sway bars
- SPL adjustable end links
- Stainless brake lines
- Porterfield R4S pads and Motul 600 brake fluid
- Renick Performance blacked out grills and emblems
- Eibach springs
- GTechniq's Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic treatment
- Tuned by Justin Schmidt
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Final Design and Equipment List (Project on Hold)
EDIT: The room has been put on hold indefinitely due to a new adventure that we've decided to undertake.
I finally have the as-built drawing from Shawn Byrne and the first revision of the equipment list from Adam Pelz. The as-built is 21 pages of drawings that I won't show here, but this is one of the pages.
Here is the equipment list for the moment. This shouldn't change very much as this point. There are miscellaneous bits and pieces like cables and other connections that will be needed, and all of that was included in the equipment list. I already have a nice rack with lots of space, so all of the rack equipment in the list below (with the "r") will fit.
- (1) - Seaton Sound SS2-4000-DS18 (2x4000 watts) for sub (r)
- (2) - Seaton Sound DS212-8 Dual 12" subs
- (2) - Wisdom Audio SA-3 Amp (500 wpc x3 channels) (r) (for Left, Center, and Right) Each speaker requires two channels of amplification)
- (1) - Wisdom Audio SA-8 Amp (375 wpc x8 channels) (r) (for surrounds and Atmos speakers)
- (1) - Lumagen Radiance Pro (r)
- (1) - Trinnov Altitude 16 (r)
- (1) - JVC NZ9 Projector
- (1) - Stewart Filmscreen WS25138HHMG2APX acoustically transparent screen
- (3) - Wisdom Sage Cinema Line 2 (L/C/R)
- (8) - Wisdom Sage Cinema Point 2 V2 (surrounds and Atmos)
- (1) - Roku Ultra Streaming device (r)
- (1) - Reavon UBR-X200 4K Blu-Ray/SACD/DVD-Audio player (r)
- (1) - Roon Nucleus (r)
- (1) - Kaleidescape Strato C player (r)
- (1) - Kaleidescape Terra Movie Server 12 TB (r)
Everything will be controlled by Crestron control devices and all of this will work independently from our existing Control 4 system. I will have a connection from the Trinnov to our existing Sonos system.
Right now the installation is scheduled for September but I think I'll be lucky if it's all working before Christmas.
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Saturday, August 31
I'll try to be quiet while you sleep.... it's 3:28 am here in Atlanta, do you know where your cars are? 🙂
There are some light showers moving into the Lincoln area right now and they may linger through the early morning hours, bu most of the day should be dry.
Here's the hour by hour
Here are the expected temperature anomalies (GFS) through the end of next week. Sun-Tue will be warm, but great after that.
Annnnd the forecast. I'll tell you what... after today, you won't need me to help you with the weather. 🙂 It will be great to have a dry and relatively cool Nationals.
Hope everyone has a great day!
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