Well the storm passed, and the only damage was to Project Ojibwa's proud pennant, which is no doubt gracing the shoreline of Bedford Basin or some inland high point. So it goes.
On board, all is in good shape and we have transferred quite a few small parts. Olympus's Radar and Sonar components are waiting for strong backs to show up and handle the sub to sub transfer. Unfortunately, I'm heading home tomorrow and will have to leave the dockside leadership in the hands of my good mate Sylvain. He will have help I'm sure since a few volunteers have yet to make it aboard due to work or family commitments. The crew will continue working without me until Dec 10 and I'm pretty confident it will be "Mission Accomplished" for this phase.
I will be aboard tomorrow before I fly out, to inventory the work to date and say goodbye to the crew. I have mixed emotions about leaving. I'm really grateful to have this chance to do this and reconnect with old shipmates and make so many new friends. (Actually don't tell the museum, but I would have paid good money to do this)
Hopefully next time I see Ojibwa will be about the time the tug is preparing to take her home.
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