Straining at her dock lines.......

Preparations......

Like any great adventure, I've spent a lot of time preparing for this extended vacation. Not that I'm heading for the South Pole, LOL

Seems like forever since I started planning. Actually it was about 10 years ago when I had my last boat in La Paz, wishing I didn't have to leave so soon. I'd fly down for a week or so once a month, but it was never enough. It made me long to have nearly unlimited time to do nothing. At least MY version of nothing.

So, I waited till I was ready to retire, kids were doing well and all my obligations were done. I found the right boat about 6 years ago and proceeded to outfit her to be my home away from home for a time. (Notice I don't say how MUCH time)

Buying a 30 year old boat can be a challenge, but I enjoy the process. So, i've replaced/rebuilt a lot of systems, added a lot of gear that was not available 30 years ago. I've also, wherever possible, tried to reduce maintenence . Paint lasts a lot longer than varnish!! It also makes her look a lot more modern.

I plan to live at anchor a fair amount of time, so anchoring gear has been upgraded. There is an old saying "when your neighbors start to laugh about the size of your anchor, you've got it about right".....Mine are laughing, so I know Im good in that department. Watermaker, air conditioning, EPIRB, etc. are all installed and ready.

Of course, I had to have the new L.E.D. T.V. and surround sound system. Lets not be un-civilized!!

Is it only 72 days left....????