Finished?

Mr. Robinson, you are a GOD.

After another successful day with the chainsaw and Mr. Robinson, the canoe is looking better than ever. We have decided to change directions, and the stern is officially the bow. This drastic change is due to some natural shaping of the log and some quick decisions with the chainsaw. It is just easier to push a smaller, sharper end through the water than a fatter, flatter end.

The inside is looking crisp and finished, despite the patches of dry-rot we have hit on the starboard side. As to the dry-rot (because it appears it has yet to be announced to our dear fans): there appears to be a stretch of dry-rot running along the grain the entire length of the log. In order to prevent any surprises, Matt and I took an electric drill to it in order to gauge the depth, but the results came out inconclusive: we couldn't really tell how deep it was. Again in order to prevent etc. etc. we have decided to not dig out the middle any more. Essentially this means that the "dug out" section is a mere 3 inches short of where wee wanted it to be. No real worries there.

So... all that's left to do: paint it, move it, name it, and float it.... oh...wait... we don't have a name... CONTEST TIME!!

If you have a name you think would be fitting of our loyal log, leave it in a comment, along with a brief explanation of why you think so. If Matt and I decide it is up to snuff, you may be the lucky one to name our project! Let's hear the best of 'em folks!