Something about the cost of milk in Alaska, EBM with a good point, and an article that made me think today… Yesterday, I came across someone selling a used Sea Cook stove for $575. Considering that the Sea Cook marine stove is just a gimbal with a crappy single burner (the burners rust out) and …
Rug pull scams, an Atlantic crossing of note, and some important situational awareness from EBM… I was not unaware that West Marine has a BOGO offer on winches. The fact is that I already have enough winches so not all that interested. It is a very good deal though if you need winches. I will, …
A rebuke of note, low wattage dolts, and in the “Good advice” department… I just noticed there was an Islander 36 for sale in Port Townsend for $5K that looks pretty interesting project boat. Granted, it is a project boat but I’ve seen worse for a lot more. Certainly worth checking out at $5K if …
A book on my must read list, freedom for Kalaallit Nunaat, and in the “A lot can happen in 118 years” department… I recently purchased a set of Novibrasyon engine mounts. I am very impressed with both the quality of the mounts and customer service. We bought them online last Thursday and they were delivered …
Rude Pundit has words, some Super nova science, and in the “So much for the clean water act” department… Yesterday, while waiting for my better half, the muzak machine did a fairly respectable reggae/rap cover of Sly & the Family Stone’s “Everyday People”. Yeah… Ooh, sha-sha. To say it made my day is something of …
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 interesting read about resistance in Norway, some otter science, and a very scary premise… So, as it happens, I decided that having this book might not be a bad thing for the foreseeable future… Amazon has it for $184 and change. Being both unwilling to buy stuff from Amazon these days and far too …
A snow report of note, EBM with an important link, and a must read from Strangely Blogged… I pretty much start every day by playing backgammon. Partly because it clears my head and partly because it keeps the brain sharp. Today, my AI opponent kicked my butt. In hindsight, the fault was mine as I …
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 …
Some Antarctic news, Sarah making sense as always, and in the “might be an interesting ‘H’ season” department… So, we’re all not spending money today… Right? Anyway, I’ve always had a keen interest in the economics of stuff where it affects me. Especially the economics of boat building, boat repair, and cruising. As a result, …
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