It's time to sh'' or get off the pot as my Mom would of said. I've got the boat as ready as I want it to be all the important things and double the safety stuff. I have decided to just do a straight run to Boca Chica and back. Without much prospect of work over the last year I've decided to help count the people of the country which starts at the end of this month. So time to go and get back. It will be my first solo trip @ any distance. I figured 2 day's max there maybe quicker depending on the winds. Will be a shake down cruise single handing. A couple of days rest there and then back again. Will keep you updated. D day is Monday 12th. Wish me luck and fair winds and I'll add a picture or two soon.