I’ve been pondering witty titles for this post, all on the subject of repairing a chafed pole. But decided on just settling for a basic matter-fact, not-too-cheeky version, not adding to the epidemic clickbait we all see now. “An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” G.K. …
Category: Thoughts
Deeper in Statia
Another surreal experience. Do you remember the first time you rode a bicycle? I recall darkness falling on a warm summer evening, still riding up and down the street, not wanting to stop; I didn’t want to lose the thrill, afraid I wouldn’t be able to ride again the next day. That evening I laid …
Sundowners And Such
Sunset as enjoyed hundreds of miles away from shore. Watching the sun setting over the horizon is popular among more thoughtful men and women of any age and place. Ubiquitous among cruisers, having sundowners is the generic term for the pastime of enjoying a favorite beverage, whilst watching the big orange orb drop, along with …
Resolution Time
Happy New Year! What does a New Year’s Resolution really mean? You resolve to do something later this year? Are we to firmly decide on a course of action? Excerpt From Merriam-Webster:V: to deal with successfully : clear up. resolve doubts. resolve a dispute. : to find an answer to. : to make clear or …
Perseverance
Drafted a few months ago, I’ve scheduled this post to be published while hundreds of miles offshore from our destination - the eastern Caribbean island of Antigua. Stay warm folks! Hoping you enjoy this little anecdote. Many readers are familiar with the saying, “Sailing is a metaphor for life". A long time ago… In a …
SV Fayaway 