A couple of docs worth checking out, an important question, and five great covers of a much covered song… Not everyone is aware that John Steinbeck’s first novel, “Cup of Gold”, was based on the life of Sir Henry Morgan who was, at various times a privateer, pirate, and Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. The word …
More southern Caribbean thoughts, a good reason not to have a California hailing port, and in the “pop goes the bubble” department… I won’t go in to details but the Caribbean charter industry has turned the corner and, not unlike a greed-fueled clusterfuck, it could get ugly. On the plus side, we have a lot …
A thing I missed, this is very interesting, and in the “drop in a bucket” department… So, apparently, the orange felon has discovered the word affordable. Which one can combine with that other word, groceries, to form the phrase ‘affordable groceries’. Sadly, it’s more than obvious that he’s clueless about what the phrase actually means. …
A very old shark, an assault with a loaded sandwich trial, and in the “situation so far” department… Well, it sure has been an interesting week so far. VolksCruiser has had a deluge of visits from Chinese Bots and it appeared that some sanity was on exhibit Tuesday. That said, Chico Marx said it best… …
Chuck Wendig with a very interesting apple review, they’re still killing folks on boats, and in the “she had me at veritable clusterfuck” department… My better half the other day asked me what boat I’d get if a million dollars magically appeared in my wallet. It got me thinking… First of all it, would be …
A pretty good point, today’s good cartoon, and in the “more excrement, bigger fans” department… It’s astounding, time is fleeting, madness takes its toll. But listen closely, not for very much longer, I’ve got to keep control— Richard O’Brien Last night there was the sound of an unexplained loud crash of something falling that got …
A timely read, some pettiness of note, and in the “well sure he does” department… The other day I saw a Trismus self-steering gear selling for $350 Euros/Dollars. It’s a windvane that is as simple as you can get. Hundreds have been built and hundreds have crossed oceans. It’s a very good design. This item …
More Caribbean buildup, a podcast I enjoyed, and in the “your moral compass” department… “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked.“Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” I’m pretty sure that Hemingway’s two lines in “The Sun Also Rises” are the best description of change and tipping points I’ve ever come across. As such, …
Some good points, a different take on Tarot, and a song for my favorite holidaze… I’ll be honest and admit that sailing around the Caribbean has become a bit nervous and confused of late. For starters, it appears we seem to be ramping up for yet another war based on bugger all. You know, sort …
Some scary musings, zombie viruses, and in the “holy cream cheese WTF!?!?” department… Some days the whole consumerist mindset around sailing and cruising makes my brain hurt. Everything is just silly-expensive, people complain about prices, and yet they refuse to think and do something about it. For instance, that 30-year old Yamaha 3HP I’ve been …
