A new variant, some same old same, and a back country ski account that says a lot… I saw a junk for sale in France that caught my attention. As it happens, it was a design I’d seriously considered before building our Bolger Jessie Cooper. It was, and still is, a very cool junk design. …
Some needful information, a restaurant story, and in the “a project for the soon unemployed” department… Hmmm… We can all use a smile… Personally, I generally prefer my graffiti in Krylon but still, a message was sent and it brought a smile.
The stupid burns, a very big problem, and in the “harder times come soon” department… Voile Magazine has a really good article on the Django 7.70. It’s well worth a read even if you have to use a translation app to do it. It’s the sort of article that American sailing rags just don’t seem …
EBM making a point, Wendig on AI, and something you might want/need to listen to… The other day I came across a forum on the subject of saving money, cutting costs, and surviving hard times. Reading through the various threads was eye opening and scary. Most questions were how to buy stuff and most answers, …
An important question, why I miss my 60/40 parka, and in the “dumb as a bag of hammers” department… The last couple of weeks I’ve been in stasis mode. Which, sorta/kinda means I’ve done bugger all but thinking about doing various projects and chores and watching far too much news. As it happens, I’ve also …
A must-read, some science death spiral, and in the “just in case you have not been paying attention” department… I’ve been thinking a lot about sailboat propulsion systems of late. I’ll be honest and say that the whole auxiliary propulsion thing makes my head hurt. The big issue is I only want a minimal propulsion …
Some COVID look back, a place most Americans don’t know is part of the US of A, and in the “maybe we’re just in the wrong neighborhood” department… These days I hear a lot about catamarans that cost over a million bucks but where affordable cruising cats are concerned, all I hear is crickets. So, …
a couple of circumnavigation-capable catamarans… Read More »
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 …
