Jimmy Buffett Documentaries

Cruising Association - COVID-19 Cruising Restrictions

Information, by country, available:
https://www.theca.org.uk/public/covid_19_cruising_restrictions

Pandemic Comfy Food

My favorite snack when I need some comfy food:

Live Cams - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Very cool...

RIP Boomer - of C-Dock Fame

Today I lost a good friend of 8 years. He was always quick with a cheerful grin, and I never heard
 him utter an unkind word.

He was always filled with love - and a silly playfulness.

He was truly in touch with his inner child.

Even though his body failed him - his eyes were clear - and the joy was not diminished.

I will miss him.

 RIP Boomer.

Memories of Mazatlan

This beautiful video captures the simple beauty - and peaceful serene atmosphere of the Mazatlan that I remember...

Hotel Playa Mazatlan -my favorite oasis in the world...

https://www.youtube.com/user/PlayaMazatlan

Best Escape Anyone Can Have (B.E.A.C.H.) - Margaritaville

BFM Travelifts

While walking around the harbor this morning, I took these two photos of the largest travelift (in the big commercial yard) with my HTC One M7 camera:

• https://marinetravelift.com/ 
• https://marinetravelift.com/product/200c/
• http://marinetravelift.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Marine-Travelift-Mobile-Boat-Hoist-Brochure-2016_web-1.pdf

Jimmy Cornell - Next Circumnavigation Planned

At 80, Jimmy Cornell is planning another epic circumnavigation.

https://www.yachtingworld.com/features/zero-carbon-cruiser-jimmy-cornell-electric-multihull-125754

Intended cruising route (His second - duplicating Magellan's voyage) 

via YachtWorld.com

Three Words of Encouragement: Fortitude. Faith. Focus

Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash

Three words of encouragement I send out to those who have recently suffered the loss of their job: Fortitude. Faith. Focus.

The turning of the spheres WILL bring new opportunities your way.

I know it will be hard to reach the other side - but, don't give up. There are forces that will rise to your aid - sometimes, all you need to do is ask for help.

Within your network of connections are 2nd and 3rd order connections - that once they are aware - may step forward from the shadows to aid you.

Even in the best of times - going through a job loss can be a monumentally isolating experience - and we are certainly in more difficult times now.

For those that see someone in need - even if you can't offer them an opportunity - or an introduction - just by your action in responding - you create ripples of chance: Some 2nd or 3rd order connection may see your interaction with that person - and be in a position to offer help or hope.

Be kind.

While the world may seem to be crashing around you - decide that even if you cannot help yourself - help another.

Be the light for others.

Don't let time slip away from you - invest this time in developing news skills, expanding your connections, offer to help a non-profit - whatever you can offer - get (and stay) engaged.

Shackleton's book "South!" - A story of Hope, Fortitude, Courage, Faith, and Triumph

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/80438.Ernest_Shackleton

“Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.”

― Ernest Shackleton 

https://www.amazon.com/South-Story-Shackletons-Expedition-1914-1917/dp/1979180555/
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5199
 

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/shackleton/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2906_shacklet.html



In this time of the COVID-19 global pandemic - Shackleton's account, in his book, "South!" comes to mind as a message of hope, fortitude, courage, faith, and triumph - and of the vital importance of our attitude in surviving through tough times.

Upon Shackleton's arrival at Elephant Island, to finally rescue his men, this exchange happened:

"Soon the boat approached near enough for the Boss, who was standing up in the bows, to shout to Wild, 'Are you all well?' To which he replied, 'All safe, all well,'...."

https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/south/south_shackleton_chapter12.php

100+ Things That I Love About The Pacific Northwest

On my other blog, you can read this post:

100+ Things That I Love About The Pacific Northwest

My Entry in the Top 10 for Latitude38 May 2020 Photo Caption Contest

My photo caption entry made it into the Top 10 for the May 2020 Latitude38 magazine:

https://www.latitude38.com/issues/may-2020/
(see page-46)