Lest everyone think we’re just goofing; we spent most of the
last two days doing boat work.  One of the things on our list (the never ending boat project lists-more on that below) that had to be done was varnishing (actually Cetol for those of you who know).  You just can’t wish that one away.  After about one year the stuff will just start peeling off.  The varnish waterproofs and protects the wood.
Charisma has a fair amount of wood trim.   But it’s not as easy as just getting out a brush and can of Cetol.  First you have to sand, then wash, then tape the surface to be varnished.  So, Tuesday we spent about six hours sanding, washing and taping.  Then Wednesday, I spent six hours straight, varnishing.  It’s a one person job so Ann spent the time on some of the other misc boat projects and then walked into town for groceries (that’s a two hour round trip, plus carrying the bags back-we get a lot of exercise by not having a car).  The six hours part is because once you dip the brush, you’re committed.  You can’t
stop until you’re ready to quit for the day since the brush will harden if you stop and don’t wash it in thinner.  OK, now all at once:  “Poor Bob!”.  Thank you.