Monthly Archive: September 2014

Is it ISIS, ISIL, or just plain IS ?

ISIS vs. ISIL vs. IS … The terrorist group has changed their name so many times what the hell’s the difference? It turns out there’s a big difference. ISIS is an English acronym meaning (Read More)

Damn bees

My son and I had a Father/Son cruise to Sucia and Patos Islands this weekend. When we arrived at Sucia all the buoys were taken. I was going to hook up on the rope (Read More)

Anchored together again

This weekend my wife and I didn’t sail on any long trips. We anchored just a half mile out of home port in a bay called Drayton Harbor. We did this both days, Saturday (Read More)

I’d rather die living than live dying

It’s only two days since my hospital stay (see previous blog) and I’m heading off for a solo sail to the San Juans. Stupid? Probably. In trouble with my wife? Definitely. While driving me (Read More)

Good trip and a bit of pain

Labor Day weekend my wife and I went sailing. We had a great trip except on the day we headed home. The first day we motored to Sucia Island and stayed the night. We (Read More)