Monthly Archives: August 2019

Sail/Camp Adventure #2: Part 7: Politeness Dance

Other folks showed up. Some locals had been snug in their homes during last night’s storm. Others had been at anchor, either sound asleep or getting battered… I’ve no idea. There was pressure in the air. Like a species waiting … Continue reading

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Sail/Camp Adventure #2: Part 6: Pondering The Sky

It was a leisurely morning. I didn’t expect that! I assumed rugged macho sailor types would be sail at dawn; either with or without some nautical rationalization. I’d mentally steeled myself for an early morning. All my life I’ve been … Continue reading

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Midlife Crisis My Ass

True story: I was relating a story about my fun trip with my fun little boat and I got a bitchy comment that burned my biscuits. Curmudgeon: “Had a great time this weekend. I was sailing the boat I built. … Continue reading

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The Damn Lawn Is Going To Kill Me

[It has been several weeks… the lawn is shifting from Serengeti to Taiga. It doesn’t take long before nature sees the vacuum you’ve left.] My lawn has been a struggle forever. I’ve got limited man hours and equipment to throw … Continue reading

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