A minute in paradise- “BVI is Back” Video
I couldn’t help but share this as I cracked a huge smile watching it. I got this from my friends at VISailing.com These guys run a charter broker business in Florida which essentially finds you the best charters anywhere you want to go and handles all the paperwork and hassles for you. And,,,,you don’t pay […]
All work and no play?
Last weekend me and hot wife were invited to a fancy wine dinner. I’m a humble sailor and basically a country boy at heart,,,,so when we arrived and figured out just how fancy this dinner was, I felt like a “hick from the sticks”. Needless to say, there wasn’t a beer anywhere and it turned […]
Is this expensive stained glass?
We were invited to a fancy dinner party over the weekend and at this nice fancy house, I was blown away by their expensive stained glass. So now I’ll put it to you,,,,is this expensive stained glass? This photo is unedited, taken with my iPhone- A simple yes or no will do,,,,or an explanation if […]
Piercing’s and Tattoo’s,,,,Tis the Season
Local Piercing and Tattoo Shop Recommendations- My daughter recently turned 8, so we took her to get her first earrings and piercing. Great experience at a pro shop. Knowing that the 18-year old with the piercing gun at the local mall shop wasn’t my favorite choice, we went to a local shop in San Diego […]
From WindTraveler- One Family’s Thoughts on Life after Irma
This family had most of their material possessions destroyed by Irma in the BVI’s along with their business, which was four charter catamarans that they ran a growing day charter business on. My heart goes out to them because they were raising their children on the sailboat they used to live on (she sank during […]
Captain Jill speaks: The Jones Act vs Puerto Rico
Captain Jills Journey’s is one of my favorite blogs because it’s obvious she’s a professional mariner and I’m working on my Captain’s License (still) and she’s a no-nonsense writer who’s funny and honest and hardworking. Like her, I don’t often stray too far into politics but am very aware of the all the hoopla surrounding […]
Puerto Rico by a daughter of the island
Good luck reading this without a tear and some empathy. It’s worth the read just for the poetry and prose, as well as the hard truths. This is Pressed but I think it’s important enough that I wanted to share it- please continue to share as you see fit. Source: Puerto Rico
Top Gun Heritage at Miramar O-Club
Me and Hot Wife attended a function at the Miramar O-Club, where they guard the Top Gun heritage and traditions of Miramar Air Station. When the US Navy owned the Miramar Air Station, they ran the Naval Fighter Weapons School out of the base, called Top Gun to the rest of us. Then that little […]
The Large Man and the Tiny Pussy
I had the occasion to meet the large man with the tiny pussy last night, at Little Miss Brewing in San Diego. After a function in the area, we decided to sample some of the new flavors coming out from Little Miss Brewing in Miramar, Ca. What a great surprise to walk in and […]
Sunrise over the East Bay
This is sunrise over the east San Diego Bay, from Coronado Island. National City, Chula Vista and Mexico can all be seen in the background.