Monthly Archives: January 2012

Calling Dr. Pepper

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Michael Scott

We walked into town, trying to find a pool hall that we were told about. It didn’t open until 8 pm so we waited at the out-door bar in the alley next to the heavy wooden doors that led to … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Michael Scott

The ship is the Betsy Ross and she began her life during the second world war as an army resupply ship.  Those of you that remember the movie Mr Roberts will find the boat familiar.  She worked as a whale … Continue reading →

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Holes in the Head

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Michael Scott

John the rigger gave me the last part for my second new used head.  I got started installing it with great excitement.  The new head uses larger hoses, to bring in water to flush, than the junk I just got rid … Continue reading →

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Bummer!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Michael Scott

The day before yesterday we were leaving next Wednesday and today we are leaving on the first of February.  This is a lot like being told that Christmas has been postponed, on Christmas Eve.  The fact is that Shannon and I … Continue reading →

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Rafael

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Michael Scott

Many of you requested that I post a picture of Rafael.  Sadly I was not able to get a photo of him but, lucky for me, my dog is an excellent sculptor and was able to turn out a remarkable likeness of him … Continue reading →

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Mexican Justice, I Think?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Michael Scott

Today was a first for me.  I spent the morning in the Mexican court system defending myself.  At least I think that’s what happened.  A couple of days ago a small fishing boat paddled up to our boat and Rafael … Continue reading →

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Tracking Contest

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Michael Scott

The first reader to correctly identify these tracks in the sand will win a prize.  (see contest rules below) I know one of my many readers (all five or six of you) will be a good Ranger Rick and let … Continue reading →

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Whale Sharks

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Michael Scott

A couple of miles from us is a concentration of Whale Sharks.  At one time I used to do dolphin tours up in North Carolina taking people out and teaching them about dolphin in their natural environment.  In the United … Continue reading →

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Nothing

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Michael Scott

I had a long talk with girl who sailed up to the boat.  She and her husband have been cruising for the past eight years on a junk rigged steel Colvin hull.  I was impressed when they arrived under sail and … Continue reading →

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