We retired from our 30 years teaching careers to go Sailing Somewhere Sometime. After nearly two years sailing the Gulf of Mexico coast and the Florida Keys we got a call from our daughter to let us know she was pregnant with her first and our third but first Boy grandchild. We are now in Seattle being Grandparents. Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Looks as if they used a lot of commercial grade crab traps to construct this entryway onto the South patio. With the height of Seafair coming s.

Self-portrait in the present sea journal. This is an annex to www. I have established it as a way to communicate if I am unable to post there. Monday, August 17, 2015. I thank Gilles and his workers. Three weeks tomorrow it and I will be on our way to GANNET. Little kids like my eye patch.

Saturday, October 29, 2016. Lessons from Cold, Wet Camping. Some lessons learned from a little Columb us Day weekend. That turned a lot rainier than expected. My sailing rig was useless in the light headwind, and was in the way on the port coaming, forcing me to paddle only on the starboard side. After hot coffee and oatmeal, I packed up and loaded the boat, only changing into dry clothes just before leaving. What did I learn, or relearn? The most useful light I have ever owned. Put that thing on you.