Worked on the Pelican kayak this afternoon. Made the dreaded trek to Walmart for some eyelets and bungee and epoxy to seal holes. Last week I used stripper to remove the layers of camo paint I had sprayed on the upper hull. I was never satisfied with the paint since it always scraped off. I added bungee to the front and back decks, put two layers of foam under the seat, cut a foam piece for the seat back and sealed the old eyelet holes.
I have a new PFD on order from Cabela's in red along with a rod holder. The rod holder will be used for an umbrella, a fishing pole if ever I fish or a stop stake. I am going to fabricate the stop stake from a telescoping paint roller with some hollow wound rope. I have never used a stop stake but get tired of always drifting past a subject matter.
I am looking forward to September when the floating season ends at Ichetucknee and you do not have to pay the $5 entry fee. The Santa Fe is at flood stage again so I will stay away from there for now.
Saturday, August 31st and I am being lazy watching Gator Football and now Mississippi State. It is thundering outside and threatening rain. Melanie is in Williston with her mother, Gerald being in Tennessee at an Uncles funeral. Jordon and I met Mamma, Paula, Allison and her two boys at Cracker Barrel this morning for breakfast, that being about our only outing.
Since this photograph, I have restrung the bungee on the front of the kayak. The rod holders arrived but I have yet to install them. I found a good telescoping pole for my anchor stake which is rigged and ready.
September comes tomorrow and the Itchetucknee will have no tubers. I like the idea Dave offered of putting in at the 27 bridge and paddling up, that way the float back being easier and no time restraint from the park closing.
I have ordered parts for the little green Hydra kayak as well and await their arrival.
Looking forward to the fall.
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