Distant Horizon needed a sea trial (test run). Since she last sailed, the broken propeller shaft has been replaced; the engine runaway issue has been resolved, among other smaller issues. I wanted a short sea trial to gain confidence in the boat’s mechanicals (engine and such). Instead, there was a good weather window for a […]
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Windmills came to the Azores during the 15th century Portuguese settlement. They were used to pump water and to perform various actions in support of local agriculture. The windmills that are found on São Miguel island resemble the traditional Dutch-style windmills. These windmills have a cone-shaped stone base and a short, squat tower in the
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I was cleaning the battery box and testing the batteries. The battery cells were all low on water after 18 months of inattention. Still, I fealt lucky. They were maintaining a full charge… By early afternoon, the solar panels had the batteries up to 14.2V. I only had to add water to each cell. Next,
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I was talking to the boatyard manager yesterday. He was sweeping up stones from the boat ramp. Stones on the Boat Ramp I asked where all the stones came from. He smiled. Then he bent over, picked up a stone and tossed it to me without saying a word. I was shocked at first. The
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When I arrived, my marina gate card did not work. I was lucky someone was exiting the marina so, I could slip in and sleep on the boat. 18 months without being opened and aired-out. Still, no “Boat Smell”. I had left a dehumidifier running. The water that was collected drained out into the galley
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There has been a lot of angst in regards to selling the house. I have had an offer for several months. However, there are a lot of little details to be sorted out. I was clashing… “Should I stay, or should I go now” Baldwinsville House with Mustang After speaking with the lawyers, we put
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After I bought theBronco, I had the trailer package installed by the dealer. When Moving out to Colorado, I will be towing a U-Haul trailer with all my necessities. My easy chair, Photography equipment, and yes, plenty of ski gear! UHaul Trailer Used for the Move It was a small trailer. I wanted something small
I loved my Mustang! I spent hours under that car customizing it. Baldwinsville House with Mustang We had great road trips together. No break downs. No problems. There was nothing but positive feedback with the Mustang. Where ever we went people would always compliment the car. The Mustang Outside Saranac Lake, NY We had fun
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When I left the Distant Horizon, I was going home for my granddaughter’s birthday and to go skiing. I had signed up for a trip to Whistler, British Columbia. I had been there several times before because Brynn was living in Seattle at the time. This trip was with friends. Prior to the ski trip,
I did not return to the boat during the summer of 2024. I had good intentions to do so. However, as my grandmother used to say, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”. I have decided to sell my house in Baldwinsville. I really do not spend enough time there to justify the
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