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Not Saying Goodbye

4 March 2013

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The first time I met Hans (S/V Lifee P. Baker), he was adrift in a dinghy out in the middle of Cruiseport Village Marina in Ensenada. We were heading the opposite direction, toward the laundromat. “Do you think he needs a tow?” I asked Steve, as we watched Hans trying to resuscitate his outboard. “Wouldn’t […]

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On Leaving Ensenada

7 December 2012

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On Leaving Ensenada

A good steady wind combs the grey cotton wool clouds into a smooth wispy mass that knits itself together pretty well, only showing thin in a few spots, with stars shining through. It’s coming on 9 at night and the fat November moon keeps climbing higher in the sky, dragging her mantle of stars and […]

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We Are Not Alone…

3 December 2012

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We arrived in Turtle Bay a few days ago. Much to our surprise there was a strong Morro Bay contingent already present. Jim McWilliams and Ellie on Timoneer, Manny and Lola on Desire (?) and the old Virg’s Fishing boat Shirlee Too were all here at anchor! Seriously, out of about a dozen boats, a […]

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Drug Violence in Mexico

15 March 2012

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Now that we’re in Southern California and looking towards the border, we’re faced with the terrifying reality of drug violence in Mexico. You’ve heard all about it in the news. Mexico is so dangerous. One hundred and eleven. 111 dead. Exactly the same number of Americans as were killed in Las Vegas last year. Every […]

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I swear, we didn’t sail off the edge of the Earth

22 December 2011

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I swear, we didn’t sail off the edge of the Earth

It would appear we’ve been somewhat remiss in updating–rest assured, we did not fall victim to West Coast pirates; we did not take an unscheduled tour of Davy Jones’ locker; and we have not been press ganged into a century-long stint before the mast on board the Flying Dutchman. It’s been just completely, utterly, hella […]

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