Sailing Around the Sound

[philip]

Internet connection has been "iffy" at best, but I'm still with you.

Here is where I spent the 4th. I had the bay mostly to myself.

It was wonderfully quiet.

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[bentmike]

Nice! Looks relaxing.

 

[pstlpkr]

Looks idealistic.

You're a luck man.

:mrgreen:

 

[philip]

Thanks. It sometimes takes several tries just to send an email. Pictures can be frustrating, but I'll post more when I can.
There is nothing better than sitting on deck, smoking a bowl and watching the sunset.
Happy smokes everyone. ::

 

[fshu2]

wow that sir is my dream.

 

[yohanan]

Great scenery Philip, what location is that? ::

 

[philip]

Philip, what location is that?

That's at Lopez Island in the San Juan's. This is the area I grew up in.

 

[bentmike]

Philip, Do you have a HF transceiver aboard? A ham license maybe? All that salt water to act as a ground for a vertical antenna strung up the mast would be ideal. I could while away the hours on a rainy day with a radio and Morse Code key or a laptop connected to the radio to run amateur digital coms. Sunspots are high now in the solar cycle so low power (think batteries and solar) is more than enough. ::

 

[tbradsim1]

Phillip I had a young man on my crew who had a sailboat and sailed Lake Ponchatrain, he asked me while on shift if he could use the lathe to make some special tools for his boat, the other foremans wouldn't"t , I asked him if he could work the machine, he said yes, I told him your Exxon work is first then your boat work, the next 10 yrs he made a lot of stuff for his boat, being a navy man, but not a sailing man I sympathized win him, he quit with 10yrs service, sailed to the carriben and gives tourists sailing lessons he was a good worker, why not let him do, I envy your freedom the old cajun

 

[crpntr1]

Gorgeous Phillip. :worship:

 

[spartan]

That's pretty freaking awesome...

 

[photoman13]

never been on a sail boat. That does look pretty amazing. :worship:

 

[ohin3]

Beautiful spot. Pardon me if this has already been addressed, but how did you come to find yourself so free and clear to be able to sail around the world?

 

[nsfisher]

@ohin3,
Exactly the same question I was thinking. However he manages it, it is definitly worth it. What say ye Phillip?

 

[gwynclan]

Ohh, thats the stuff dreams are made of.

 

[gwtwdbss]

Looks like a great place to fire up a pipe!

 

[philip]

...how did you come to find yourself so free and clear to be able to sail around...

I guess it's a matter of life choices and a little give and take. I don't have a wife (I rarely spend any money on shoes); I don't have any children to take care of; I don't own a house (this is my only home); my car is 28 years old and I am willing to do without many of the comforts and conveniences many consider essential. So I can choose the life I want to live, but I have to pass on many of the joys that I hope you do not take for granted.
If I want to see a child graduate or see the joy of children opening Christmas presents, I have to rely on your pictures or other friends. Some of you may dream of life on a boat. I sometimes dream of a house and family or possibly a garden. While dreams can be good, it's best to live the life God gave you with contentment and no regrets. I wouldn't change mine.

Do you have a HF transceiver aboard? A ham license maybe?

I only have a hand-held transceiver besides my marine VHF. I just have a technician licence now. (Philip KF7STS) I would like to upgrade in the next year or two. Many sailors run the antenna up an insulated backstay.

 

[philip]

A temporary neighbor sailing by:

 

[nsfisher]

Good answer Philip my friend!

 

[tbradsim1]

Phillip, my garden is finished , the heat, okra will give until the frost, I can next year send you pictures of it next yr, believe me, it's better with pictures than working it HaHa, the old cajun