http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/index.php Copyright 2008, Tom Allen Tom Allen en-US SPHPBLOG 0.4.8 http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/index.php?entry=entry080505-091939 With Mother's Day coming up this weekend we would like to pay tribute to all the mothers out there with this great story of a loving and dedicated mother who just introduced 13 new "children" to this world. This morning as the last duckling (13 of 13) was preparing for a “Leap of Faith” into the big blue waters of Dale Hollow Lake. The mother had sat faithfully on the eggs for nearly 30 days in a flower pot on the deck of the Marina. The marina crew and visitors had been anticipating the arrival of the cute baby ducks for weeks. On the morning of Saturday May 3rd, the eggs began cracking open and the chirping began. In less than 24 hours, the mother began nudging them out of the flower pot one by one. The flower pot is 24” tall so the baby’s first leap was scary enough. Then she urged them over to the edge of the dock some 16 feet away for the leap from the dock to the water. This leap is more challenging as it is over 36” from the deck to the water and many unknown predators, (bass, turtles, otters, etc.) are swimming beneath the cool clear waters of Dale Hollow Lake. This brave little duck finally made the leap not into a safe harbor but into a dangerous world filled with predators. Reminds me that Faith in our mothers and especially in God will stand against all of the predators of this world. (Philippians 4:13).

Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers!
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]]> http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/index.php?entry=entry080425-163358 Tom Allen Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:33:58 GMT http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/comments.php?y=08&m=04&entry=entry080425-163358 http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/index.php?entry=entry080414-140505 Boating Season Is Here
April is here and traditionally that means “Boating Season”. Judging by the large number of you who are venturing out onto the docks and opening your boats, I do believe boating season is here. It is so good to see many of you coming by the Marina Office and Ship’s Store. It has been a long winter and we truly enjoy visiting with those of you who have already been by to say hello and pick up your dockage and parking permits. If you have not yet stopped by the marina, please do so at your earliest convenience – we look forward to seeing you.



New Cottage Nearing Completion.
As you can see from the attached photograph, the new cottage tentatively known as “Sassafras Hollow” is nearing completion. Actually, completion is not yet in sight but we hope the interior comes along faster than the exterior. We are hoping for a mid-June completion date if all goes well. The dry-stack field stone fireplace and all glass lakeview frontage of this cottage make for a very unique experience. This new unit is available for a seasonal rental basis should you know someone who desires to have a lakefront accommodation for the entire boating season (April through October), for their family, company, or organization to enjoy, please spread the word.





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Sunset Marina Assistant Manager Francis Copeland has been hard at work on a near “Life Size” map of Dale Hollow Lake. As you can see from the photo, the map is nearing completion and it may not be life size but it is at least larger than Francis. The map is eight feet tall and 12 feet wide and is very detailed as Francis spent countless hours making sure the map is on scale. Please visit the breezeway on the main dock to check out the large map and be sure to let Francis know what a wonderful job he has done on this project. He is very talented.





For those of you who dock your boat here on a year-round basis, please note that April 1st is the due date for 2008 Dockage Fees. We will be sending out invoices very soon. We want to thank all of you who are returning for the 2008 season and remind you to pick up your Dale Hollow Lake Satellite Poster on your first visit to the marina. Also, a reminder to boat owners whose boat is equipped with an onboard toilet (head). Dale Hollow Lake has been designated as a “No-Discharge” Reservoir which does not permit any sewage (treated or untreated) to be discharged overboard and into the waters of Dale Hollow Lake. An addendum to your dockage contract will be included with your invoice and Sunset Marina is required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure that all boats moored in Sunset’s Harbor is equipped with an onboard holding tank. This document will be required before Sunset Marina can renew your 2008 Dockage Agreement.

Please visit “The Captain’s Post” often for periodic updates, news, events, and comments from the Helm of Sunset Marina.

Thank You & Happy Boating!

Tom Allen
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]]> http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/index.php?entry=entry080131-152218 Tom Allen Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:22:18 GMT http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/comments.php?y=08&m=01&entry=entry080131-152218 http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/index.php?entry=entry080117-115240
Visit our booth at the Cincinnati Boat Show and register to win a free houseboat vacation! Sunset Marina on Dale Hollow Lake and Conley Bottom Marina on Lake Cumberland will be giving away a spring or fall, 4 night, midweek vacation aboard the 50’ Family Cruiser. The show starts Friday January 18th and runs through Sunday January 27th. The drawing will be held Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 3:00 pm. See you at the show!

Thank you! We greatly appreciate your patronage of Sunset Marina!]]> http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/index.php?entry=entry080117-115240 Tom Allen Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:52:40 GMT http://www.sunsetmarina.com/smrblog/comments.php?y=08&m=01&entry=entry080117-115240