Sailors often trade things. Today was a good trading day for me. I met a single-hander (Derik on Alaki) a few days ago.
Derik helped me find my anchor the other day. We dragged the bottom of the anchorage with a grappling hook until we caught my chain, I’m very pleased to have my chain and 40lb plow back. I went diving for it but there is 5 feet of silt in the anchorage and zero visibility, YUCK!
Derik has been looking for a single side-band receiver to listen to weather on. I told him I had and extra (My Grundig Yacht Boy), as I also have a single side band transmitter/receiver (Data Marine Sea 222). I wanted $75.00 for it, as I’ve been selling off stuff (Charts, books, wetsuits) for cruising money.
Derik saw that I have an extra track on my mast for a storm tri-sail and asked if I had a tri-sail. “Nope, no tri-sail, always wanted one” I replied.
Derik fled to his boat, and rapidly returned with a new tri-sail, “How about a trade”?
We hoisted the tri, and it fit Namaste perfectly. No extra cash, but I have a funny feeling I’ll end up using the storm tri-sail more then once.
I’m waiting for all of my test results back on Tuesday. I know that when I had the EKG my heart is only beating 40 times per minute. The doctor told me that 60 was considered low. Oh well, I guess I’ll get all the news on Tuesday. This health thing really kicked me in the pants. I don’t like visiting doctors as it’s very expensive, but I guess it needed to be done.
I bought another 20lb bag of Japanese rice today, and a big bag of wasabi. There better be some fish out there, my chopsticks are raring to go. ;)
I put up a recipe for Saki and apple juice wine in the goodies section. Some friends from
I’m getting really excited, almost time 2 go!
That’s it for today.
Peace, Love, and home made wine.
Sail far, and live slowly, especially if you have a bad ticker ; )
Alex
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