Sailing Around the Sound

[philip]

I've been out of range of the internet or phone service for a while. By next week I should be back near the population centers. I'll lose my isolated little private coves, but at least I'll have a more reliable internet connection.

For those of you who like boat pictures:

BAD (Boat Acquisition Disorder)

My new dinghy - my connection with the "other" world.

 

[philip]

There is no time for smoking when I am underway. But when I drop anchor and get everything secure I have the best smokes ever.

 

[photoman13]

Stop playing with your dingy! :lol:

What a great life Philip.

 

[guitarguy86]

Looks beautiful!

 

[ssjones]

I guess the dinghy is the scooter of the boat world!

 

[philip]

I guess the dinghy is the scooter of the boat world!

My dinghy doesn't scoot very fast. I like to row.
A couple more boat pictures for those interested.

 

[philip]

A nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.

 

[hobie1dog]

We will expect weekly pics from you, you da man. :worship:

 

[igloo]

Thank you for the glimpse .

 

[philip]

I rowed in here for some groceries before leaving the islands.

The store front:

The peach color went all the way around the horizon.

 

[philip]

Well, I said Goodbye to the San Juan's for this season.

Now I am headed south to the central part of the sound.

 

[brewshooter]

Fair winds and full sails!

 

[philip]

Approaching "civilization" if you can call it that.

At least I get strong radio and internet signals again.

I still have nice places to anchor...

... but now it seems I'm always in somebody's front yard.

 

[philip]

Today's neighbors:

I took this picture sitting at anchor just as the sum was setting.

It seemed a fitting place to open a new tin of Seattle Evening.

I should be at my new permanent home in a few days.

I'll post a final picture for this thread when I get there.

 

[photoman13]

That is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this. I've adding sailing to my bucket list.

 

[philip]

Back at the marina. I now have a permanent place here

so I can come and go as I choose.

I live down this street ---

and to the right.

 

[philip]

This becomes a favorite smoking place when the weather is bad.

Thanks for sailing with me this summer.

For putting up with me I think you all deserve a bowl of your favorite tobacco in your favorite pipe.
::

 

[jharvard]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing Philip! Your story and pictures make a man want to chase down their dreams! :puffpipe:

 

[bentmike]

Bravo Philip, Welcome back to your safe harbor. Thanks for sharing with us land lubbers a little bit of your life on the water.

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.

-Well said, that really helps to keep things in perspective. ::
Now that you've got some more down time on your hands you can crack into that General Class Book and upgrade your ham ticket.
73

Mike W8MDE

 

[typical98]

beautiful pictures. I don't get out on any type of boat very often but i always loved it. I used to be a water taxi at a yacht club here in toronto. Got to go out a few times and just sail around. Always nice. Best time for me to work was the afternoon shift to see the boats coming in as the sun sets.