My husband loves to keep busy. In the winter this usually means focusing on coaching the ski team. Unfortunately, we haven’t had enough snow this season to keep him on skis, so he has tucked into yet another project. A very different project. One that makes me think of summer although it is months and months away.
His most recent undertaking is to restore two old boats, the Bouncin’ Babe and the Bugto their former handmade glory. These tiny wooden speed boats are a hoot to ride in. There is something about being only inches above the water that makes you feel as if you are going a zillion miles an hour ~ regardless of the tiny motor.
The Bouncin’ Babe was built by my husband’s grandfather in 1953. Sadly, grandpa passed away before my husband was born. The two men never met in life, but they have lived their lives in a very similar way. Anytime Grandpa is discussed you will hear about his industriousness and love of a good time. That pretty much sums up my husband. Always working, and loving every minute of it.
I have a feeling Grandpa would be thrilled to see his grandson working so hard to get these boats back in the water.
The Bouncin’ Babe was built by my husband’s grandfather in 1953. Sadly, grandpa passed away before my husband was born. The two men never met in life, but they have lived their lives in a very similar way. Anytime Grandpa is discussed you will hear about his industriousness and love of a good time. That pretty much sums up my husband. Always working, and loving every minute of it.
I have a feeling Grandpa would be thrilled to see his grandson working so hard to get these boats back in the water.Update 6/27/12: Project complete! Babe launch.
Update 8/4/12: Awards
Repairing Grandpa’s Boat
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