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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

The crossing

I didn't pack a baliset ... (Anyone get the reference?) The forecasts said 10-20 from the SE was to be expected. I experienced 10-12 kts leaving Port Townsend Bay and Admiralty Inlet but very light to none the rest of the way. I went straight north to Rosario Strait and then entered Lopez Sound through … Continue reading The crossing →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 2 Comments May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 1 Minute

Dry heat

One of many reasons I purchased SWALLOW as my floating home is her woodstove. As the cold damp fall weather has settled in I've really liked having a source of dry heat. The woodstove's heat doesn't produce water as part of the combustion process like propane and alcohol heaters. When using the woodstove any condensation … Continue reading Dry heat →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 1 Comment November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 1 Minute

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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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