Something interesting from Hugh Howey, expected repercussions, and in the “what the hell did you expect” department… Having a side hustle or three while cruising is no bad thing. Better yet, it gives you something to do and provides needful income streams. Back when we were on Loose Moose 2, my better half made courtesy …
Some very scary numbers, a time portal to early 70s mountaineering gear, and an interview worthy of your time… These days, with the world in economic free-fall, it seems like a lot of folks are considering boats as a way of navigating hard times. Which actually makes a certain amount of sense. For starters, a …
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 …
Some after-movie thoughts, a needful read, and in the “just can’t fix stupid” department… There’s a story line floating around in my head about a couple who cross the Atlantic and when they arrive everything is different. Maybe it’s a speculative fiction story, maybe it’s something else entirely like a political thriller, but the essence …
Some black & white history, a happy fish story, and about our new reality… So, it’s Black Friday and I’m not buying anything at all. Sure there are any number of things I want but none that I actually need. Of course, the things I actually need never seem to be on anyone’s Cyber come-ons. …
Some serious greed in progress, a name with baggage, and the word for the day is G-R-I-F-T… A newsletter I subscribe to on the subject of minimalism included a link to their store. Being a bit curious of what exactly might reside in a minimalist store I thought a purview was in order. As it …
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. …
Some scary protein, a comparison to ponder, and something to lift your mood… Yann continues his journey… On another tack… Tomorrow is a great day to get out of the house and participate. Find the event closest to you HERE
A serious case of FAFO, some situational awareness, and in the “unrelentingly stupid behavior” department… Cruising World, apparently, is taking a break from pimping boats for the uber 1% and has an interesting piece on a 20-foot, heavy displacement, junk rigged cruising boat by Artisan Boatworks. The Ha’Penny 20. Who’d have thought? Maybe there’s still …
Some signs of the times, a timely podcast, and Triumph of the Will directed by Homer Simpson… A textbook example of everything you need in 30 feet is the Dufour Arpege… There’s a great article in Voile with some excellent pictures about the Arpege that is well worth reading. The pictures show just how one …
