SHORE LEAVE GETTING SHORT
February 14, 2012
We are down to some final visits with friends and family before the long trip back to Why Knot. We are into the mode of doing that which we delayed for several months. For one, I finally completed the paperwork to send to the Coast Guard for my 100 ton Masters ticket. It seemed easier to get my pilots credentials than mariner’s credentials. I considered not applying for the grade after having passed the course work but maybe someone will need a captain for more than six passengers. The Masters allows one to do so.
Now, the vision of cruising is coming back into view. We have no misconceptions this time as we did the first time. The dragon population at sea is not as great as first thought. The mystery this time is what we will find aboard after an eight month absence. Certainly, we hope there are no spontaneous organic life forms aboard. Methinks West Marine will reinstate us once they see that we need new flares, a new horseshoe buoy and who knows whatever else that has hit the expiration dates in our absence. Most likely the food stuffs left aboard that included only dry foods in Ziplocks will still be bug free. If not, we will wage chemical warfare upon arrival.