Monthly Archive: May 2014

Pleasure can be a lot of work

Things seldom go as planned, but they do seem to work themselves out. Last night I rented a truck so I could haul my boat 30 miles south to get the motor mount put (Read More)

Coming along

Getting closer to launch day! The sailboat is cleaned, bottom prepared for painting, scuppers cleared, and my son is fixing the electrical systems tomorrow. The new outboard has arrived. We’ll be picking it up (Read More)

Feeling productive at last

I’m getting sooo much done on my boat. It looks like I’m actually going to lauch next month. I feel great. Only had two down days in the last three weeks. Leuk is giving (Read More)

June launch?

Our sailboat still isn’t launched, but we’re getting closer. I have to scrub the boat down; buff the sides back to a shine (the fiberglass was oxidized when we bought it); build a bed (Read More)

Legacy

There were flies, dead ones, all around him. But he didn’t move. He just sat there and if left alone would have starved. The frog relied on movement to catch his prey. If it (Read More)

Killer whales belong in the wild, not in tanks

When you have a serious disease like leukemia it is good to get your focus on something else. Volunteer work, hobbies, family, friends, helping others, or any worthwhile distraction really helps. I was inspired (Read More)

Back from a dry spell

Hi all, It’s been awhile. I’m afraid I’ve been kinda dry writing wise. Emotions can have a debilitating effect on a writer; at least for me. I’m back though. Spring has hit. I’m getting (Read More)