Comments on: Painful Paradise

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:03:27 +0000

Don’t worry, I have a video almost done, it’s just hard to stare at the computer with a splitting headache. I’m hoping after they close the tooth up tomorrow I’ll be in better shape :)

By: zamborick@gmail.com

zamborick@gmail.com — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:31:16 +0000

Don’t forget the monthly videos for us snowbound sailers…. We need the “freedom flicks” and I’m sure your sailing kitty can use some restocking after your visitation. :)

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:20:44 +0000

Your $0.02 cents sounds good to me. I have a lot of work to do that doesn't require a lot of financial investment, just time. I keep those kind of projects on the back burner for just such an occasion. If the doctor tells me to stay out of the water for my ear infection I may just stay put here for a few extra weeks. In the San Blas if I'm short a screw, chip brush, or sand paper I'm kind of screwed :(

I also need to get some diesel for the trip.

We'll see, I need to run to put Alex in a cab.

Cheers

By: avsrldr

avsrldr — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:29:02 +0000

Another good book on the same lines as Voyaging on a Small Income is, Simply Sailing: A different Approach to a life of Adventure By Connie McBride. Both have inspired me to simplify my boat and my needs.

By: djdiatribe@gmail.com

djdiatribe@gmail.com — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:25:57 +0000

My $0.02, take what money you can, buy your supplies and stores, snuggle in someplace cheap and comfortable, and knock out as many to-dos as you can in a month.
Just disconnect, and hammer it out while it’s still affordable.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:26:48 +0000

Something very wrong with the price of Annie’s book, you should get it around $25.

I hear making light air sails isn’t so easy and you really need a large indoor space. I’m told he fabric just “gets away from you” and it would be impossible for me to make on a boat or outdoors. I really love the sailrite story and having a machine around is fantastic. Sailrite will send you sail kits and you can do all the stitch work, it isn’t that hard and if you plan on doing any real voyaging you will want a machine. I also need to put some reef points on my mizzen and a new UV cover on my jib. I also need to make a dinghy cover so the sun doesn’t fry the dink :(

By: zamborick@gmail.com

zamborick@gmail.com — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:47:23 +0000

Hey Alex,
I’m ordering a sailrite machine and plan to make my own drifter, sail cover and some of the other PROJECTS that cost a fortune by the Pros…. I also wanted all the cool additions, like watermaker, refrigeration, and SSB modem, but after pricing this stuff I almost had a heartattack! The Break Out Another Thousand (BOAT) sure is true!!!! I think the KISS method is the only way to go!!! Go NOW, Go CHEAP, Fix or Add items later when you think you can’t live without them.
PS I can’t wait to get JUNESSA back in the water this SPRING!!!
Cheers Mate!

By: curtis403@msn.com

curtis403@msn.com — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:53:30 +0000

Alex, Could you not make your own drifter, or storm sail. I was looking on the net and there all sorts of companies that offer materials and templates for doing this. There are also used marine outlets that offer sails Etc. This might be a way to get things on the go quicker.

By: curtis403@msn.com

curtis403@msn.com — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:50:05 +0000

Voyaging on a Small Income(Paperback)
by Annie Hill
(1)
1 used & new from CDN$ 362.64

I just went on Amazon to purchase this book. When i saw the price i thought whats going on? If i could afford this much for a book then i wouldn't need the book. Could this be a mistake?
Must be a great book for that price.
Curtis

By: Markvnuk

Markvnuk — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 21:22:59 +0000

I am currently reading Voyaging on a small income too, after you recommended it. Great inspiration there, Ive been meaning to thank you for the recommendation.

Currently snowing heavily here in Seattle, and I am a little envious of a few months in a warm anchorage!

Cheers,
Mark