by Bo | Oct 12, 2013 | Logbook, Posts
You may remember it was only 5 months ago that I was scared to death to take my boat in and out of the marina for fear of crashing into everything. Like, everything. I was reminded of that the other day when I pulled the boat into the marina, kicked it into reverse at...
by Bo | Sep 26, 2013 | Logbook, Posts
A few weeks ago I started reading this book called The Art of Possibility. One of the things the book talks about is contributing. Making a contribution. Making a contribution to society or community or family or something. That’s how I read it, anyway. With...
by Bo | Aug 6, 2013 | Logbook, Posts
Fifteen years ago I figured that 30-year-old me would have life all figured out. I thought I’d be a successful millionaire by now. Hell, even 23-year-old me wrote down goals of knowing another language and having a masters degree and owning a seaplane by now. I’ve...
by Bo | May 18, 2013 | Boat Work, Logbook, Posts
You know how sometimes when you’re learning you have a breakthrough and suddenly something that was once black magic comes into crystal clear focus and is no longer this mysterious monster that you thought you’d never understand? That happened to me this week. My boat...
by Bo | May 14, 2013 | Logbook, Video
Before leaving Sarasota to begin with Christmas festivities, I recorded a quick video tour of the new boat. Be aware that the camera glosses over a lot of the cosmetic imperfections, so if/when you see it in person, please don’t expect it to be perfect. I mean,...
by Bo | May 9, 2013 | Logbook, Posts
Had a great time hanging out with the ‘rents last weekend. We were stuck in the marina for a couple days “slip sailing”—sitting on the boat without leaving the marina slip—because it was too windy. Which is like the worst reason ever to not go...