Project BlueSphere

Lat 9.053889 Lon -79.655556 My idols are sailors of the past. Men who sailed without a GPS, mechanical propulsion, refrigeration, or auto pilots. This is the kind of man I aspire to be. I want to build my backbone and I think that is my destiny, so be it! I went to change my oil […]

Lat 8.648056 Lon -79.097778 I have it! Today I received a $50.00 donation and was asked to go buy beer, and beer I bought. I got 2 cases of Guinness and 3 gallons of rum. I also got a bottle of cheap champagne to pop as I cross the equator. I was going to leave […]

My OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and ADD (Alex Dorsey Disease) are working over time. Today I invested a big chunk of my cruising kitty in provisions. I’m looking at it as an investment because everything in the islands will be three times as expensive. I’m planning to be gone this week, if I’m not, somebody […]

This is a test, it is only a test. If this posts I’ve made some good headway, I’m posting from the boat. One of my problems with posting is my sat phone has a short in it, I hope it lasts for a while. My SSB is recieving well (thanks Ken). I had a USB […]

It’s nearly impossible for me to receive weather fax because I get so much electrical interference from my nav-computer. I spent the day rewiring my SSB and the computer at the nav-station. I feel like I’m taking one step forward and 2 steps back. I got a mini jack wired into the SSB and connected […]

I=B4m pulling my hair out trying to get my satellite email working, I cant leave without being able to post updates, ARRRRGGGGGGG!!!!! I spent all day yesterday on it, and most of this morning. It may be a problem with my phone, I will be in touch with some tech people today. I have been […]

Here is a picture of the windlass installed. The netting isn’t done and the boat is dirty as hell but you get the idea. It’s really a sweet windlass, easy to use, and I seriously doubt it will ever fail. It’s not as shiny as it was when I got it. It will soon go […]

It has been really lonely with out my sat phone going off with instant messages. It is finally working again so send me some news. Use the instant messages for statements, not questions. If you have a question send me an email. In order for me to respond to an instant message I have to […]

Today was a productive day. I lugged just under 100 gallons of fuel to the boat and 80 gallons of water, Namaste is phat and heavy. I also spent a few hours scrubbing the decks. I=B4ve had every tool, screw, nut and bolt out of it=B4s place and I feel like I=B4m putting Humpty Dumptie […]

All in all my dentist appointment wasn’t so bad. I don’t mind sharing the water with sharks but dentists? The price wasn’t so bad either. One filling, 3 x-Rey’s, and a cleaning for eighty bucks. I don’t know what it would cost in the states but I’m sure more. I’m still working on the netting […]

I put up my new life lines this morning and I feel much more secure on deck. I also got fifty feet of used fish netting for twenty bucks and I am weaving it between the lifeline. I have lost things overboard in the past and this will surly help.   My plan was to leave over […]

Well the windlass is mounted and the mast steps are on. I just installed new life lines as mine were shot. I should be receiving my Sat phone stuff today or tomorrow. I am planning on being out of here no more then one more week. I still need to provision, change my fuel pump, adjust my […]

At the end of the day what are the important things on a sailboat? Most importantly I would say “A good attitude and common sense, but after that I’d say “a sound hull, rig, rudder, and canvas”. The weakest link in my “proverbial” chain is my rig. I started going through the rig today and […]

All of my mast steps are made and installed, well almost. These are really awesome mast steps and made from scratch, much stronger then the ones from West Marine. Allie is a really talented welder and makes a lot of these steps for cruisers heading to the Pacific. It’s really important to be able to […]

I tell you the “loosing the income” thing really paid off and I’m making the best of it. I stopped drinking to save money and what a difference. I’m not a drunk, but quitting drinking is just what I needed to prepare for this trip mentally and physically. My weakening income has also forced me […]

Just wanted to drop a quick note. My instant messaging is down for some reason, I{ll be looking into it. If you have sent an important instant message in the last week, please send me an email instead. I am doing some pluming work, and working on my SSB today. Peace, Love, and Forever fixing. […]

The windlass is here!!!! I just picked up my new ABI windlass from the Balboa Yacht Club. I should have it on in the next few days. Allie started making my mast steps today and they should be installed within the week. I’m paying for my mast steps with an old windlass that I never […]

I took a break in editing yesterday and installed my fresh water foot pump at the galley sink. It was on Namaste when I bought her and should have installed it years ago. No more rebuilding my electric fresh water pump, wahoooo!!! I=B4m using about half of the water I usually use with an electric […]

I went to the post office yesterday. I have been waiting for a package from my friend Kirk who I met on a week charter in the Las Perlas this year. He sent me a box of Ghirardelli chocolate and flattened dried bananas (my favorite) from Trader Joes. The package was totally crushed and water […]

I=B4ve been so busy lately my cruising permit and visa slipped my mind. Was it really 3 months ago I went to Costa Rica with Cassy?   I visited the Port Captains office this morning. They were not happy about my cruising permit expiring 2 weeks ago. I gave the woman at the desk a bag […]

YEEEEEHHHHHAAAAAA!!!!!   Boy is my old Volvo purring like a cool kitten!!!!!!   I had to have some new hi-pressure fuel lines made today but I got her running early afternoon. I=B4m so happy I cant tell you. I did say goodbye to Cass this morning. We had a weird & awkward evening last night […]

I had a grand vision of this going easily, ARRRGGGGG.   I took off the head and cylinder block. I pulled the injector, rocker arms, and valves. The cylinder was obviously getting really hot. The first thing I noticed is that the new rebber gaskets I put on a few years ago were hard as stone. […]

I cut my foot open when I was helping my friend Aki take apart his roller furling. It’s slowing me down a bit but I’m still hobbling about. It’s in a bad place on the bottom of my foot and it’s having a hard time healing and staying clean, tropical climates you know. I had […]

My gasket kit arrived from Volvo yesterday. I’m planning on taking off the head on Monday I hope the job goes smoothly. The pessimist in me always arises when I plan a big job. I hope I don’t snap a head bolt or something. Someone suggested that I can make a ring compressor out of […]

Knowledge is freedom, and I need more of it! My Japanese friend Aki on Liberty gave me a nice food dryer. In his wonderful accent he said “you can dry anything for free”. I need to replace the zipper but I am now the proud owner of a five level, Japanese designed, collapsible food dryer. […]

My friend Chris (SV Contigo) gave me some extra foam and I did a really nice job insulating the engine room door. The noise level dropped 20-30% in the cabin, but most importantly it deflects the heat and my companion way stays cool. I'm also having mast steps made. I struck a deal with a […]

I was planning on sailing to Mexico to shorten the distance between Panama and Hawaii however after close scrutiny it doesn’t seem like such a good idea. At this time of the year crossing the gulf of Tehuantepec can be quite an undertaking. If you have this month’s Latitudes & Attitudes you can read about […]

Many people have gone cruising and thanked me for my inspiration. Helping people find the way to living their dreams is my reward and really what Project BlueSphere is all about. Before I went cruising Annie Hill was one of my mentors. I came across her book “Cruising on a small income” and it inspired […]

I=B4m really pooped. I gave up drinking a few weeks ago because I wanted to become a project fixing machine, and I did. I=B4m in an internet cafe and just ordered my first beer, cant wait.   Cass is in Contadora with her parents, and I=B4ll be doing a movie night on the boat.   […]

I tell ya,, I am sure knocking out the projects.   In the past few days I have rewired 2 lights, installed a new fluxgate compass and replaced the autopilot control head. I have also rewired the motor and rewired the gauges. Tomorrow I will be replacing the exaust manifold and cleaning up the rat […]

Hi all. A friend emailed this to me today and I thought it was kind of cool. An article about a 14 year old boy single handing across the atlantic. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2528781,00.html .   We also posted a new wallpaper of Namaste under sail in the Goodies section, if anyone is interested check out /Portals/0/Blog/Goodies/   […]

Happy New Year everyone. I’m so excited to be gearing up for the Pacific this year. I love Panama but it’s time to move on and explore new horizons. If there is one thing I’ve learned on this trip, it’s that the joy comes from my journey, not my destinations. The rainy season is over […]

As you know I have been fighting with my motor since I got Namaste, I have had a cooling issue since day one. After I rebuilt the motor It still ran hot. When I rebuilt the motor I sent the manifold to a machine shop for cleaning and inspection, they sent it back and said it […]

Happy Holidays from Panama!!!!!   The gloves have come off with the motor, I WILL WIN!!! The entire cooling system is torn apart. The starter is off along with the alternator, water pump, and feed pump. I had a part made for the oil pan plug and I am putting in an electric oil change pump. […]

Cass went to Contadora with her dad for a few days and I=B4ve torn apart the boat.   I pulled the valve covers off along with the water pump, I=B4m determined to get more water flow. I=B4m also scraping and painting the motor as I go. If it looks better, it should work better right? […]

Well just for a little while. I visited the American Embassy today to apply for a new passport, mine is about to expire and worn out. I also have to deal with my coast Guard documentation paperwork today, it never ends does it? My Passport was $68.00, and I should have it in a week […]

Cass and I had a great night on “Liberty” drinking Sake martinis with Aki, Yoko, and Cass’s parents (Karen and Terry). Hung-over again, what do you know? I made soba noodles and Yoko made tempura, yummy. I’m going crazy with email. For some reason I’m getting 50 + spams a day. My server will not […]

Sorry for the delay in updates, I’ve had a problem with internet connections and my site. I’m back in Panama City. Namaste is anchored in the La Playeta anchorage. I had a pleasant sail from Contadora day before yesterday and caught a nice three foot Dorado. It’s bitter-sweet being back in civilization again. It’s loud […]

What can I say? I got up and went sailing. The wind pushed my drifter, and I did 4 to 5 knots all day. Just before lunch I caught a 25lb yellow fin tuna (my best catch ever). As soon as it was onboard I got a call from Cass. Today was just a beautiful […]

I worked from dawn to dusk yesterday and exposed an hours worth of tape. I went hiking up a stream in the late afternoon. Just as I was setting up the camera, a large hawk darted through the canopy and landed on a branch just 20 feet from me. I’ve never seen one so close. […]

Today was a filming/working on the boat day. I wanted to shoot a scene scrubbing the decks so I could talk about my Cascade and vinegar trick to clean teak. It works as well as the 2 part stuff you pay a lot of money for in the boat stores. Basically you scrub the Cascade […]

Last night was a long one. The south side of Contadora got quite uncomfortable but Cass and I rode it out. Cass went back to Panama City this morning to get ready for her parents arrival, Christmas shop, and generally get ready for the holidays. I opted to stay behind and go into crazy work […]

Lately, we have been trying to think of more creative ways to save money. Yesterday, some spare change in the catch all calabash (a gourd-like bowl) was used to buy dinner. Our grocery list consisted of chicken, beer, ice cream, milk, and eggs. As I made little stacks of change in the sweltering afternoon heat, […]

I am proud to say that Namaste has been successfully careened. Our post thanksgiving weekend was spent high and dry on the soft sand of Espirito Santo. We were up at 5:30 am on both Saturday and Sunday tweaking the fore and aft anchor lines so that Namaste would lie ‘just so’ on the beach. […]

My friend Roger showed up yesterday. He had a package for me from the states and my liquor order. Cass and I got a bit schnockerd last night and are paying the price today. I really want to say “thank you” to all of you guys. I’ve had so much support from so many of […]

Happy Turkey day everyone! As I woke up this morning, memories of thanksgivings passed flooded my mind…Cooking the night before, early dinners, yielding to the soporific effect of turkey, laughing at/with friends and family, having one more piece of pumpkin pie to sober up, and of course jello shots. Everyone has a thanksgiving specialty. In […]

Remember when I said that it was rainy? Well that was an understatement. I don’t remember what sun looks like. It’s even pissing the bugs off. There has been a recent invasion of no-see-ums whenever the rain breaks in the afternoons to reveal an exciting evening of incest infested overcast blah. I am losing my […]

Last night was pretty quiet. Cass & I watched Austin Powers, had some dinner, and turned in early. Our food stores have been getting low. Gary & Mavis took my grocery list a few days ago via the SSB radio and magically showed up today with eggs, meat, cheese, veggies etc. Cass and I are […]

Let’s make some corrections to Monday’s log. It had been stated that Alex shot four fish on Monday. The actual number was six. It was also mentioned in the log that I burned one of Alex’s favorite t-shirts. I want to tell you, that even though it makes for a good story, that this is […]

Well, I guess I’m old hat. Everyone seems to love Cassie’s logs and it’s a good thing. I’m pretty focused on the DVD which is coming out really well. Oh yeah, that DAMN motor again, it seems like I spend half of my life keeping it running. Actually it’s the tranny this time, it’s leaking […]

Right after I sent the log on Friday evening, we were boarded by the Panamanian Coast Guard. There were 8 men on a go-fast boat dressed in camos carrying fully automatic weapons. I was below and overheard Alex using Spanish phrases such as, “what’s the problem?-only one of you can come aboard-if you’re coming on […]

*picking fish bones out of my teeth* So my last log was apparantly an inspiration for Alex to get in the water and shoot anything that moves. Yesterday, after I unglued him from the computer, we went to the reef. It was late afternoon so the vis was barely 5 ft. Alex hopped in ‘just […]

Alex is completely immersed in writing the script for the new DVD and has asked me to fill you in on what we’ve been up to the past few days. Because of the almost constant rain, we haven’t been able to film as much as we had planned. We have, however, had time to decompress […]

I spent Thursday & Friday battling in my engine room. My lift/feed pump is shot. I opened it up and noticed shards of metal in the pump housing. The “one way” flapper valve is worn and can not be fixed. I took the entire valve out of the housing, and replaced it on the motor. […]

So Cass & I have really been busting our asses trying to get out of here. The last thing I had to do was change the oil. Well guess what, after the oil change I had no oil pressure. Some of you may remember I had this problem in Espirito Santo a few months ago. […]

This always happens, I get stuck in port. I need, I need, I need, and I end up hemorrhaging the little money that I have. $200.00 for sail repairs, $120.00 for bottom paint, $210.00 for a mooring I don’t want to be on, $250.00 for the mandatory Costa Rica trip not to mention all the […]

Cass and I are off within 48hrs to Espirito Santo where we will careen Namaste and finish the next DVD. I’ve been running around crazy for days provisioning and getting project stuff (Paint, Varnish) for days. It’s been really rolly here for the past 2 weeks with the majority of the wind out of the […]

Well we checked back into Panama yesterday morning, and could stay another 6 months if necessary. All in all we spent about 20 hours on busses in the past 3 days. Costa Rica was cool and we had a blast, especially drinking Bamboo (Rum & coke) in a can on the bus. We have a […]

Cass and I took a bus from Panama City to Frontera (6 hrs), Costa Rica yesterday. We stayed in a little dive hotel (they are all little dives in Frontera). I was hoping to bribe the immigration guy to let us return to Panama the same day but it didnt work, his supervisor was standing […]

Before I left on my trip all the old, salty, single-handers would always give me their two cents. “No mooring, and no docks, that’s where the damage happens, and if you don’t have a good anchorage in bad weater, GO TO SEA BOY!!!” All my collisions (with the exception of the whale) have happened at […]

The weather here is a bit much. Cassie and I sailed from Contadora on Wednesday. We left at first light with 20 – 25 knots of wind from the SSE. The seas were a confused 6-8, and we had a pretty uncomfortable trip. The weather system is still continuing and the swell is surging right […]

Cass, Rick, and I were sitting in the cockpit the other day and saw a rainbow. I said “Cool…look…, the rainbow ends where the whales play”! There is a spot on the other side of a small island where the whales always seem to be breaching. Cass laughed and said “that’s such a bizarre random […]

Rick flew out of Contadora yesterday. We were going to sail back to Panama but a low pressure system moved in and it’s been blowing like crazy. My buddy Gary just called and said it’s really uncomfortable at the Balboa yacht club, and boats have been slamming into each other. There is no good place […]

Rick and I are having a blast. He seems really happy just to be away and be able to relax for a while. We’ve been spear-fishing every day. Yesterday we had a great sail from Isla Contadora to Isla Ampon. I wrote about this “Amazing women I met” about a month ago? Well, we have […]

Rick had the flu before he showed up and he’s still a bit sick. He says he’s still enjoying himself. Rick is buying a boat to go cruising when he gets back home, he’s pretty psyched!!!! We crossed the bay of Panama (9.5 hrs) yesterday. The day was pretty smooth with the exception of me […]

My charter (Rick) showed up last night. We’ll be heading for Contadora in the morning. I’m sooo lucky that I only get really cool people who come to visit. Rick and I are getting along really well. I just noticed yesterday that a big chunk of my toe-rail is missing; I think it happened at […]

Yesterday I brought Namaste to the dock for fuel & water. I also provisioned up for my guest. My guest however has the flu and is not arriving until the 7th. I’ll be in Panama for a few more days. I’ll probably be heading for the Perlas Islands on Sunday or Monday. Remember In my […]

I sold my extra inflatable today ($300), and traded a windless (seatiger 555) for a custom set of mast steps. I also bought 3 gallons of international red bottom paint for $40.00 a gallon. I’ve been crazy re-organizing the boat, and making the most out of my new found storage space. My extra inflatable was […]

Just a little hung over. I had a great night here at the Balboa Yacht club last night. Good friends, drink, warm weather and laughter, who could ask for anything more? I’m staying here until the 5th. I have a guest coming from the 5th for 10 days. We are going to do Panama City, […]

My visa is up at the end of October and I need to leave the country (just me not the boat). For $30.00 I can take a bus to Costa Rica for a day, stamp out, and stamp back in. That will allow me the extra time to leave for Ecuador in December as planned. […]

I’m going stir crazy staying in Panama, I want to sail far. I’m toying with the Idea of visiting Costa Rica in a few weeks. I went through all my sails yesterday. I have 2 Yankees, an extra main, and jib. My extra main needs a bit of work, and my extra jib is “Hank-on” […]

I can’t really write, or talk about where I am. I’m verbally constipated, and I’m sorry for the lack of logs. I’m thinking of doing some off the wall traveling and sailing for Kirabiti which is on the equator in the Pacific in the middle of nowhere, no one goes there. It might make for […]

Kirk left on Sunday, we had a really great time. We spent time in Espirito Santo, Contadora, and Panama City. When Kirk and I were at the bar at the Balboa yacht club I met a really beautiful and interesting woman and I’ve been spending a fair amount of time with her. We were on […]

I made a decision last night; I’m going to Panama City to buy bottom paint. I have a little money (about 2K) and I want to hold on to it. Hauling and painting Namaste will end up costing me around $500.00. I’ve decided to buy the anti-fowling paint (About $200.00), and careen Namaste. Careening is […]

The water clarity here is really bad .We are having the highest tides of the year which is also washing up tons of floating plastic rubbish, it’s sad. Please be cautious when you shop. Excess packaging is floating across the sea, and ending upon the beaches here, it breaks my heart, Kirk’s too. I’m going […]

Or should I say, “All is good in my world”! Kirk is an awesome guy and seems especially happy to be here. Yesterday we motored to Espirito Santo watching the whales play and breach the sea around us. Last night we had a nice trigger dinner with curry rice, and salad. This morning we met […]

My charter (Kirk)will be here in about 20 minutes, then we are off to Espirito Santo. It´s starting to feel like home here. I still really miss the San Blas, and living with the Kuna, but it´s more of a memory now. It looks like I have another charter for October which is really cool. […]

I went spear fishing first thing this morning and shot the biggest trigger I’ve ever seen. After cleaning him I threw the scraps in the water. A few minutes later I saw a huge snapper, around 50lbs. I quietly got in the water and gave “sneaking up” my best shot, didn’t work, he saw me […]

It’s really nice to have internet, however the price is high. The anchorage here really STINKS!!!! I didn’t sleep all night due to the wind blowing from the west, and the current flowing from the south, ARRRGGGGG!!!!! My friends on “ornen” bought a house on Contadora and told me to bring my laptop and laundry […]

Well I got up and shot a nice trigger this morning. I have 3 days to clean up the boat for my new guest, and stock the fridge with some fresh fish. I’m sending in pictures to update the photo gallery, they should be up in a few days.  Thanks for all the info on […]

Man I can’t tell you how sorry I am to hear of Steve Irwin’s death. Does anyone have the particulars on how it happened? I know it was from a large stingray, but how did it happen? I see, and hunt around large rays every day, and I catch them from the boat. I know […]

I’m all inspired to start work this Monday morning. I’m going to get in the dingy with my camera package, motor up the river into the jungle, and shoot some great video. I need to shoot the intro and ending to another segment for Latitudes & Attitudes. It looks like I’ll be alone here for […]

It’s not the coffee; I often have nights I can’t sleep. Last night I didn’t get to sleep till 5am, just tossed & turned I hate that. I probably would have slept around 3 but a big squall rolled through, and I needed to attend to it. I think it’s partially my mattress, I’m going […]

Well my tanks are full again. The wind picked up to about 30 from the south and was followed by just enough rain to fill my tank. I charged the batteries for a few hours today, and cleaned the water-line. I also scrubbed the foredeck and cockpit during the rain storm. I finished tuning up […]

I started drinking coffee 4 days ago, and I love it, “MOO WHO HAHAHA”! I’m having a cup in the morning, and another early, to mid-afternoon. I still have some good coffee from Colombia. Today was cool. I got up and went spear fishing for 4 hours. I shot 2 triggers, a snapper, and something […]

The funny thing is all the cruising problems are starting not to bother me. Usually when the oil pressure quits or the side-band dies (like this morning), I freak out a bit and think it’s the end of the world. Truthfully, I’m getting to the point that it just all seems normal. I always find […]

Never again will I say my motor runs like a Swiss watch. Not more then an hour after I wrote the last log did my engine throw me for a loop. I wanted to move my anchor a few yards away, and when I started the motor the oil pressure alarm never went off, the […]

My buddy Roger is here. Roger is the guy who wrote “Plot your Course to Adventure” which is for sale on the BlueSphere store page. He also used to own the Sam L. Morse Company which builds Bristol Channel Cutters. He built “Nereus” (his Channel cutter) while he owned the company. Nereus is a boat […]

David and I had a pretty spectacular week when it comes to weather. The sun wasn’t too hot, nor did it rain much with the exception with last night. When we pulled into Contadora it started raining buckets. David and I caught about 60 gallons of fresh water for the tank. Anchoring was a bit […]

I can’t believe this past week has gone so fast. David and I have had a blast. Yesterday we caught the “Crackin”. I speared a small snapper and we put it on a hook and went bottom fishing off of Namaste. Whatever we caught was huge, there was no way of reeling in an inch […]

It’s been strange having a friend like David for the past 3 years, this is the first time we’ve met. As you know David runs the website. We’ve been having a great time. We caught a Mahi-Mahi on the way from Contadora on Sunday, and we’ve been eating it for the past few days. Last […]

I just found out my friend Aki on “Liberty” almost lost his boat. That big squall I went through a week or so ago with Buddy strengthened by the time it hit Panama (50 Kts). Aki was off the boat, and when he returned his Catalina 42 was on the rocks and holed. I local […]

I’ve been in work mode lately. I’m just about finished with two more episodes for the Latts and Atts show along with another article. My hands don’t seem to want to heal very easily. My cuts are going white, and are becoming quite painful. I really, REALLY, don’t like taking antibiotics, but I started a […]

I caught a few jacks for lunch, but worked most of the day. It’s really hot with no wind, a breeze would be nice. My fresh water pump died again yesterday. I tore it apart again this morning and have it working again; the question is for how long. If there was one piece of […]

I listened to music all day and cleaned the boat. I went spear fishing a few hours ago and found my favorite spot in Espirito Santos. When I was hunting around the reef I was joined by a Black Tip. He made me a bit nervous because he was on the larger side but we […]

Buddy took off today. We left Isla Ampon early this morning. We had a pretty nasty squall yesterday. It blew a bit over 40, but for an hour and a half. The wind waves got nasty and we rocked for a few hours after the squall passed. It was worse in Contadora. I saw 2 […]

A few days before Buddy showed up (last Saturday), I cut up my hands pretty well. I cut a good chunk off the tip of my finger, as well as enduring two other good cuts. I did this while I was spear fishing. I shot a snapper and the spear didn’t go all the way […]

A few days before Buddy showed up (last Saturday), I cut up my hands pretty well. I cut a good chunk off the tip of my finger, as well as enduring two other good cuts. I did this while I was spear fishing. I shot a snapper and the spear didn’t go all the way […]

Buddy and I had a really good rain last night, lots of lightning too. After that we watched (Black Hawk Down). Today we went tooling around with Gary from Plan B. We walked up into the Jungle a bit in a fresh water stream. It’s a really beautiful place here in Espirito Santo, but the […]

My guest (Buddy) arrived last night. We had a pretty uncomfortable night anchored in Contadora, there was a strong wind from the North. I didn’t get to sleep till around four in the morning. We left Contadora around nine this morning. We saw a bunch of whales and traveled along side Plan B. We arrive […]