So I pulled up to the boat repair shop today and the young boy was locking up the gate at 9:30 this morning. I rolled the window down and asked if they were closing. His response was "yes sir" so I asked what time they would be opening back up when he asked his dad my question his dad got out of the truck to explain to me that his father had passed away this morning and he was going to be with his mom. I offered my condolences and told him I would come back when they opened to drop off my motor for repairs. The father offered to place the motor in the shop really quick and take in the paperwork. I told him I could wait and offered to return later in the week but he wouldn't take no for an answer. My prayers go out to his family during this time and hope they all find comfort. He did tell me his dad had been fighting a rough battle and today was the day they knew was coming. It still doesn't make things easier but hopefully it will give the family some relief to know he is no longer hurting.

I also picked up an interstate deep cycle battery today. Returned a faulty gas line to a local hardware store and dropped the boat off for some fresh color to be sprayed on it. The hydroturf for the flooring should be here by Wednesday and then it's time to run electical wiring and final mounting. I did however forget the motor cowling at the boat shop as I was planning on taking it to the painter with the boat. Still a productive day with some jobs accomplished in between the boat errands. It's getting closer.