October 3, 2013 I’ve been struggling about what I should include in this blog, and what I shouldn’t. This story isn’t funny. It isn’t light. …
Sail Blog
My father introduced me to sailing. My very first trip was in the summer of 1965 when he chartered a 32’ sailboat out of Miami to take our family to Bimini. The sun was just setting as they untied the lines and I remember the thrill of sailing into the unknown. I had no idea what to expect. I had jitters in my belly as we ventured out to sea. The wind blew through my hair and I watched the moon slowly rise overhead. I was captivated by dark clouds as they rushed in to meet us. A squall appeared on deck and I was sent below. Then morning came. I sat on the bow of the boat as it rocked gently. We were anchored just outside Bimini. Everywhere I looked I saw clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and tall palm trees swaying in the breeze. The air smelled fresh and all was peaceful. I was hooked.
Posted on 29th September, 2013
People Want to Know
September 29, 2013 People want to know – how did we get such a great picture of our boat? Our friends, Alison and Allan, again. …
Posted on 26th September, 2013
Mother Mary
September 26, 2013 Some people have patron saints. One prays to a saint to intervene with God on their behalf. I pray to Mary. At …
Posted on 24th September, 2013
The Living Room Revisited
September 24, 2013 I went back to The Living Room and realized it was way cooler than I had explained. (I guess I was so …
Posted on 23rd September, 2013
In Search of an ATM
September 23, 2013 All I wanted was to get our Mexican fishing licenses. I went on the internet and found Conapesca, the Oficina de Pesca, …
Posted on 23rd September, 2013
Autumn
September 22, 2013 “You can see the very first signs of fall.” Jay said. “The leaves are starting to change.” Jay is back in West …
Posted on 19th September, 2013
Choices
September 19, 2013 It all started with a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich. But that got me to thinking. I started thinking about …
Posted on 12th September, 2013
The Fun Begins
September 11, 2013 Note to Don, our buddy who is going to sail with us from San Diego to La Paz in November. Don, Great …
Posted on 12th September, 2013
Welcome to San Diego
Sailing Southern California September 10, 2013 “Don’t forget to give Point Loma a wide berth.” Joe told us as we left Oceanside. “It will …