knottyBuoyz III The TW28 Project

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Netpackrat wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:32 pm Ugh. I have one of the smaller versions of those tents on the deck in my backyard, and I am a little shocked it is still intact after the last couple of wind storms that we have had.
You would think in this day and age they could make a better covering for these things. I know there's better choices but none available locally. The frame held up perfectly.
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Managed to cobble something together for a vlog this week. Not much.

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Much better result second time around.

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Still frozen here. Had to cut a door in the door to the boat shed just to be able to get in.

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Staying the course. Cheers!
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Ouch!!
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Part 2 of the long grab rail saga. That's it for now. Battening everything down for SnowMageddon. Hope you all stay safe.

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