A reminder, something from the plaid shirt guy, and in the “Who’s actually in charge?” department… Oh yeah, it’s the felon’s birthday. As it happens, it is also Boy George’s birthday and, in my personal opinion, is a lot more deserving of celebration. Listening to Boy George cover T-Rex
Some astute situational awareness, a job well done, and in the “nailed it” department… Chris from Sailing Britaly has some excellent advice about saving money on needed boat stuff and it’s well worth your time. Because paying more for what’s needful is just plain stupid.
A very interesting read, the Dropkick Murphys ask the important question, and in the “fascinated by the befuddingly strange moments” department… Now this is cool. Divinité 5.83m big roof: – Possibility of strip planking roof with 1.84m headroom ! – Possibility of junk rig. – Same characteristics as the first flush deck version, excepted -290mm …
A weather guy points out the obvious, EBM saying the needful, and in the “It’s happening, pay attention” department… OK, I’ll say it… Some sort of propulsion system is a good thing to have on a sailboat. I also think any propulsion system, whether human, diesel, gasoline, or electrical, makes sense where passage making is …
A film I want to see, an important point you can take to the bank, and in the “Holy fuck how stupid can you get” department… I had planned to post something about the charter business today but that will have to wait for the weekend and, hopefully, it will be worth the wait. In …
A science mission of note, some seasonal situational awareness, and in the “TACO” department… Lots going on today so here’s a great article over at Epoxyworks (a great resource) by Eric Sponberg that you’ll enjoy. Hopefully more tomorrow.
Something about departures, today’s word is e-m-p-a-t-h-y, and in the “current zombie apocalypse” department… Lots to do today so here’s a link to a great Bolger designed instant take on a Boston Whaler. A lot of boat for two sheets of plywood.
A needful read, some “H” season stuff, and in the “profoundly disappointing” department… So, I had an interesting start today when we came across a lizard peeking out from the ceiling. It made me happy. When we bought the Islander we had no idea that it came with a lizard or, more likely, a family …
A needful read, EBM asks a question, and in the “anticipatory nature to fascism” department … Some days I just want to scream. One of the not needful at the moment projects on my list for the Islander is installing a mini-bowsprit or ‘prod’ to make flying a gennaker or spinnaker simpler. Of course, I …
A good point, corruption run amuck with a dash of Star Wars, and in “The Boss is right” department… So, here’s a dinghy that really caught my attention. It’s the plywood/glass Barket 2.3 from Faursail in France and it’s a pretty awesome dinghy. Rips right along with a 4HP outboard and I hesitate to say …
