Tick Tock, Splendid will leave the country soon. I’m working as much as I can to stash money in the kitty. I’m working for a really nice guy bedding hatches, working aloft, whatever. He’ll be heading South about the same time we will. In fact I have a bunch of friends heading south at the end of hurricane season. My buddy Ken who I bought Namaste from, my buddy Chuck and his family, Crag and family, and a few others. It will be a flotilla. Darrin might be a little behind. I think he is upgrading to a bigger boat (Alberg 30), we’ll know soon. I know he is going to have to find a new diesel engine and tranny. If anyone has a line on a cheap (needs rebuilding) 25-30 hp marinized diesel motor, let me know.
I’m going to fly up to Philly on Friday or Saturday. I’m joanzin to see Sam! We are going to the Annapolis sailboat show on Saturday or Sunday, I’m excited. I hope I don’t spend all my money there :) After that we’ll have a few days together before I start my delivery on the 15th from Norfolk to the Keys, I’m thinking that will take 10 days or so. I’m hoping to have good weather.
I LOVE THE ENGEL. It’s really nice to have a fridge. If it took more power I wouldn’t want it but it really is perfect for us.
I also got a Coopers home brewing kit today. I was going to make it before I took off thinking it would take 3-4 weeks to ferment like the wine. It works in 4-7 days depending on temperature, how cool is that? I’m really looking forward to making some beer!!!
If your going to be at the boat show look for the scraggly looking guy with the two beautiful blonds. One will be on the short side, say hi!
Cheers everyone.
Sail far and live slowly.
– Alex