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Magic Harbor

There are a couple of books that have been, in part, a motivation for me to become a liveaboard. One 'book' is Magic Harbor by Don Berry. Don was a writer and early adopter of the Internet and had a www-site, Berryworks, I stumbled across in the late 90s. On-line he published many things including … Continue reading Magic Harbor →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 8 Comments December 8, 2019 1 Minute

Just meandering

The mid-to-late Fall weather has been nice. Not normal but nice in that it has been dry. Dry and cold is easier to live in v. cold and wet. I've always preferred cold to hot. One can do things to get warm: exercise, more and better insulating clothes, a good hat, good socks, have a … Continue reading Just meandering →

scoobscobie Uncategorized November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 1 Minute

Winter wind

Puget Sound winds during the 'boating season', mid-May through early September, are usually light and fairly consistent in their strength. The wind direction is consistent in that the direction is dictated by channels - the Sound being a large fjord. Over the past few weeks the winds have become more erratic in direction and gusty. … Continue reading Winter wind →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 1 Comment October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 2 Minutes

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ADVENTURES IN A TRUCK SLIDE-IN POP-UP CAMPER

Besides owning a sailboat Dave has a truck camper. See how Dave travels overland: Dave’s Camper Site.

My general ramblings

General talk and writings not about sailing, boating or truck camping: Scoob’s ramblings

M17 #375 – SWEET PEA

Before Dave owned SWALLOW he lived on a Montgomery 17. Here is the link to SWEET PEA’s www-site.

Montgomery 15 Named SCRED

Before Dave owned SWALLOW and SWEET PEA he owned an Montgomery 15. Here is the link to SCRED’s www-site.

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