Insurance has been secured, the deal is set to close next week, prepartions to paint the bottom and buff the sides are underway for this weekend. If you ever think that a can of paint cost you a lot of money, try buying anti-fouling marine, at $209/gallon, you don’t want to be spilling this stuff! Marine electrican commences work next week, navigational software is begin tested, the handheld GPS just arrived today, a solid meeting with MITA yesterday that is Maine Island Trail, our partner and one might say corporate sponsor sans dinero . The hope is that this blog will serve as a catalyst for future MITA forays into the internet blogosphere as well as generate interest in the wonderful organization. Visit them at www.mita.org .