An excellent post, how to deal with criminal politicians, and in the “a lot of this going around” department… So, here’s a first. Someone asked me why I start each post with three links to stuff in the news. As it happens, it’s a surprise as no one has ever asked that before. Which is …
Some Caribbean news, Sail Delmarva has something to say, and EBM with an important treaty point… Face it, we’re all living in hard times and many of us are starting to think about buying stuff today that may not be available or affordable tomorrow. Yeah, doom spending is a thing. Generally I consider myself an …
Some interesting NOAA/Bill Nye news, a scary question, and another case of sanewashing… For the last couple of years, Starlink has become a popular solution for cruisers as a way to keep online. We considered it mostly for the ability to have access to weather reports and business emails when in the middle of nowhere. …
An excellent read, not just another crypto scam, and just in case you haven’t been paying attention lately… So, yeah, yesterday’s truckload of excrement sure did hit those rotating blades and it’s time to rethink our current cruising plans. All of a sudden, a lot of countries will not be as welcoming to those flying …
A well made case, someone you might want to check out, and some good news… John Guzzwell’s recent passing got me thinking how almost all sailing accomplishments have already been done. Of course, it’s always easier to do something when you know it’s possible. Sure, a circumnavigation is a great personal accomplishment but it’s already …
Some needful reading, making sense on the energy front, and Garth Hudson is no longer with us… Yep, interesting times… Press Release | Jan. 21, 2025 Coast Guard announces immediate action in support of Presidential Executive Orders WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard announced immediate action on executive orders issued by the White House Tuesday. “The …
Dumb, dumber, and just plain stupid… So, yeah, yesterday happened. This morning, a quick glance at what passes for news these days confirmed that the excrement collided with the rotating blades and there will be far reaching repercussions for folks who plan to cruise and those out there currently cruising. What those may be are …
Krugman makes a couple of points, the word for today is recrudesecence, and this pretty much says it all… Well… I’m not sure what you’re going to do today but I’m going to celebrate Martin Luther King Day and then binge watch silly Hollywood films with lots of explosions and car chases. Might even go …
A depressingly good point, some more Panama canal news, and Mr Zip could be your connection… OK, I’ll admit that the current state of tings in the US of A is, at best, fraught. The current downside is that it’s really hard to get back to doing the needful boat projects that need to be …
So much for that promise, this made my day, and in the “Mindful vs. Mindless” department… I’ve got to run off and get my COVID booster and flu shot today. While I’m at it, I’ll be checking for whatever other vaccines we’ll be needing for our coming travels. My experience in cruising and film jobs …
