February 4

Chris predicted wind above 20 and seas building past 8' by arrival Mayaguana, then worse until next week. Better stuck in Rum, then maybe hit Clarence Town and/or Atwood Harbour, Aklins as north wind eases. Should begin to foster habit of relaxing or else find myself in Chaguaramas by April and wonder what happened.

Critical need found to trim lines, repair varnish, make wind vane control line, reduce rum locker. Besides, Rich & Terry, who are headed in their Cat to V.I. to do crewed charters, are a fun couple. They do have an unfortunate proclivity to promote copious consumption of adult beverages. Sound suspicious? Too many excuses? "It's OK officer, I was headin' home doin' 100 for safety reasons. After 28 beers and 9 shots I wanted to limit the time I was a danger to other drivers."

Here's something of limited interest. The Peace and Plenty bathroom has new style urinals. Redolent of Germany where toilets have a depository shelf which a flush sluices to a well in front. This was for scatology fans... you know who you are.

Inspiration for the day: (hilarious or distasteful?)
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
- Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts

Jack