Do you ever wish that the big decisions could be left up to someone else? These days it seems that no matter which direction I turn in, there is a decision to be made. There is so much to be said to “vegging out”. I want to stay in one place for an indefinite amount of time and breathe in and out, over and over. Pretty simple really. These last six weeks we have been on the road sight seeing and boat shopping. Having to keep an eye on the finances, deciding where to stay, then for how long. We found a boat out of the country so now we are getting passports in order, figuring out how to transport our dogs to the location. Should we fly or should we drive, is it safe…..it goes on and on. Took the dogs to the vet last week to updated their shots, only to discover that one of the dogs Wally has loufoma ( sp?) cancer. What the hell? Now there is another decision to be made. My head feels as tho it is made of ceramic and it’s about to crack. I don’t want to prescribe to a regiment of medicines that are going to made this dog, my dear friend, sicker. Quality of life is so important, for everyone involved.
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Decisions
Posted in Noise, Rag Rag Rag, Right Thing, Uncategorized with tags Cancer, Decisions, Dogs on June 22, 2010 by wenchhandleBreaks My Heart
Posted in Dream Boat, Rag Rag Rag, Reality, Right Thing, Uncategorized on May 14, 2010 by wenchhandleIn search of a vessel that will serve as a safe traveler, a sanctuary and a home, we found this 51′ Hudson that stole our hearts. Unfortunately, its’ owner failed to address leaking issues that have turned this boat into a serious tear apart and refit. As we walked across her decks, the soft spongy feeling was evident around the cabin house and hatches. As we looked around the interior, beautiful woodwork was apparent thru out consisting of trims, doors and decorative panels. Unfortunately, varnish was pealing away around the ports on the transom area, to the point of the possibility of rot all the way thru.
The yacht broker said he would be happy to deliver any and all offers that we might want to produce. After much thought and consideration, we had to decline. Time is of the essence here and we have to be careful not to take on a new love that would require us to be strapped to another boat yard waiting for projects to be completed.
It was sad to see such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship at the end of its’ life span.
The Right Thing to Do
Posted in Jobs, Right Thing, Uncategorized on February 11, 2010 by wenchhandleBeing short notice, I was asked to do a job and was confronted with a rather agreeable payment. I accepted the work and went off right away to get the job done. It was not as big of job as expected and now I can’t bill this person for the agreed amount with a clear heart. What to do, what to do? On one hand it was a “need to get done now” sort of thing and although it took me six hours to complete the work. This type of work isn’t something I want to do more of down the road. It was just an opportunity for the moment. I want to be remembered as a person who is honest and straight forward. Well… time to put together an invoice. Think I’ll meet them half way.


