Monday, June 28, 2021

Suggested Resources for DIY and Boat Restoration

1963 35 ft Pearson Alberg, S/V Sashay, being hauled out for a survey

I've owned two sailboats over the last 20 years - and have found the following "must have" books to be invaluable.

The "must have" List

Useful Reference Articles

  1. ABYC Cable & Wire Color Codes for Yacht, Boat & Marine Wiring 

 Wooden Boat Specific

  1. Wooden Boat Renovation: New Life for Old Boats Using Modern Method
  2. https://www.wood-database.com/

YouTube Channels 

Monday, June 14, 2021

Reflections on Cities I Have Visited During My Travels


Reflections on some of the cities I have visited during my travels

  • Favorite City: Sydney, Australia
  • Friendliest City: Sydney, Australia
  • Most Unexpected (Positive) Travel Experience: Istanbul, Turkey
  • Worst Case of Food Poisoning: Istanbul, Turkey
  • Favorite Airline: 1st - Singapore Air; 2nd - Virgin Air; 3rd - British Airways
  • Favorite Vacation City: Mazatlan, Mexico
  • Closest Brush With Death: 1st - Beirut, Lebanon; 2nd - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Most Unexpected Kindness: 1st - Cairo, Egypt; 2nd - Karachi, Pakistan
  • Least Friendly City: 1st - Moscow, Russia; 2nd - Warsaw, Poland
  • Best Value: George Town, Penang, Malaysia
  • Coldest City: 1st - Cleveland, Ohio; 2nd - Chicago | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Hottest City: 1st - Abu Dhabi; 2nd - Phoenix, Arizona 
  • Worst Traffic: 1st - Los Angeles, California; 2nd - Seattle
  • Country with Best Transportation: Germany 
  • Worst Garbage Problem: 1st - Paris, France; 2nd - Bali, Indonesia
  • Most Visited Cities: Frankfurt, Germany; Sydney, Australia; Mazatlan, Mexico
  • Worst Local Food: London, England
  • Least Favorite City: Newark, New Jersey 
  • Most Humid: 1st - Dallas, Texas; 2nd Hinesville, Georgia
  • Most Magnificent Night Sky: Ft. Sill, Oklahoma
  • Most Relaxed Vibe: La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico 
  • Best Nightlife: 1st - Las Vegas; 2nd - Cancun
  • Best Beaches: 1st - Hawaii; 2nd - Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, California; 3rd - Australia