A boat race of note, some measles content, and in the “a bad connection” department… Way back when, at the Beaulieu boat jumble, we came across an American selling circumnavigation chart kits for something like a hundred pounds or so. Of course, the charts were xeroxed, black and white, and 3/4 size but they came …
A timely bit of history, Augie Meyers is no longer with us, and in the “well this certainly inspires confidence” department… I’ve been watching lithium batteries for ages. But, while prices are falling, I’m yet to be convinced to replace our lead acid batteries just yet. Which, is not to say I have any great …
A sunk ship, an astute observation, and something in the “give me an F…” department… So, I’m told that gas and diesel prices are about to go way the fuck up. Maybe I should get some more fuel but our diesel tank is full and my 2 1/2 gallon gas jug is half full. Truth …
A book you should check out, when NO is the right answer, and in the “cruising in the time of war” department… I’m a huge fan of a handline they sell in France as it’s great at catching fish and surprisingly affordable at just a kiss over $40 bucks (35€). Admittedly, it’s really for coastal …
Some worthwhile listening, a very interesting shark project, and in the “l-o-g-i-s-t-i-c-s is the word of the day” department… Since today is a special day aboard our fair vessel, I’ll be kicking back, cut off the news, and spend the day hanging out with someone special. There might even be ice cream! So it goes…
An interesting read, a couple of very good points, and in the “can’t make this shit up” department… Yeah, some serious shit currently hitting the fan and I expect it will get a whole lot worse. My current thoughts are it’s way past time to find an inter-dimensional portal and get gone to somewhere that …
the inter-dimensional portal or anti-fouling conundrum… Read More »
Genocidal logic, some scary shit, and in the “Digital silence” department… I’ve got to cut a couple of holes in the Islander’s coachroof. The problem, of course, is that cutting a hole or two is a dead certain way to bring on the rain. Same goes for painting the deck or any other job that …
Probability or something like it, Hugh Howey making some good points, and in the “weirdness of getting old” department… I once had a teacher of design who often said… The answer to most all things is simple. He made a good case and I have yet to find an instance where that statement did not …
Pimping hate speech, a big fat fail for the tourism industry, and in the “I’d really rather buy an Edsel too” department… Latitude 38’s new issue has an interesting article on celestial navigation with an emphasis on lunar sights. Which sorta/kinda got me all sorts of excited. I’ve got a new skill that I can …
What’s up in my neighborhood, some coffee news, and in “the future is scary to the max” department… One nice thing about building stuff rather than buying stuff is that it can save you a lot of money. For instance, I could buy a bespoke dinghy like the 8-foot Nisqually dinghy which is both lovely …
