I was none too keen on the idea of going over the side to scrub barnacles off Brocade’s bottom, but … Read More
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Day 84 – Mothers’ Day
Today would have been my father’s 80th birthday. But he died 5 years ago, so he will be forever 75. Given … Read More
Day 83 – The 7 Habits of Reasonably Effective Ocean Rowers
(with no disrespect intended to Steven R Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) Today it occurred … Read More
Day 82 – Farewell Fingernails
Last night I had a dream about Mick and Chris, who are currently rowing the north Pacific (goldengateendeavour.com). In my … Read More
Day 81 – Loony Loops
Oh boy, this is going to be another short blog. 10.30pm already, and only just starting to write… I was … Read More
Day 80 – Upon My Soul
Recently Marv H asked me if I am religious, or spiritual in any way. It is supposed to be taboo … Read More
Day 79 – Flashes of Inspiration
… are in short supply right now. There are lots of flashes of lightning around the dark horizon as I … Read More
Day 78 – Walter Mitty Goes To Sea
Maybe the ocean took notice of my frank expression of views last night. Maybe I used the Law of Attraction … Read More
Day 77 – Happy Talk
The ocean and I had serious words tonight. Well, actually, I suppose I did most of the talking. And it was … Read More