Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Winter 2021 Reflections - As Year's End Draws Nigh

 

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A cold windy December day...
 
A heavy rain falls outside...
 
The wind is moaning in the rigging...
 
The small space heater at my feet creating a comfy cocoon of warmth within the yacht's cabin. 
 
I sit in front of two computers - and my new 27" monitor...a cup of fresh hot coffee within easy reach...
 
Pivoting between conference calls with my current client engagement...and working on the next tasks in my queue of things to do... 
 
The cabin is a mess...too many things...and not enough space to stow it all away....
 
The warm wood of the cabin - creating a fine ambiance for my version of a "home office"...
 
The end of the year draws nigh...and I am looking forward to taking the rest of the year off after this Friday... 
 
All of my Christmas shopping is done...
 
Soon, I'll be boarding a Boeing 737-900ER (73J) - and traveling East for a few weeks...

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Voyage Preparation: New Eyeglasses ordered

 Earlier this year I renewed my passport. 

A week ago Saturday, I went in for an eye exam (America's Best) - and ordered four new eyeglasses with my new prescription (3 for reading, 1 for distance/driving). 

Important to have back-ups when planning for long voyaging. 

Another small step forward in my preparations.