Well, I realize I never ended our story. To make a long trip short, we made it! I actually drove the entire trip without ever having to back the boat up or do a u-turn. Whenever we came to a parking lot, I would get out of the truck and walk around the building to see if there was a thru way. I did a lot of creative parking. It took us three days to get to Rhode Island. Then it took us three weeks before we actually got the boat in the water. But once it was in, it was obvious it was the right thing to give it to Shaun and Barbara. We got to see water scenes that we never would have otherwise. The joy on Shaun's face tell's it all! Even after we got back to Wisconsin, Shaun would call me with all his seafaring updates. The boat is truly a gift that keeps ongiving.
Sisters Sally and Jody got to enjoy the new ride, along with Millie, Sophi and Foo-Foo. When the tide was low, Shaun had to push us through the shallows. Sophi didn't seem to mind, or even notice!
