Life On The Road - A Virtual Seminar for RV Nomads

During a recent trip to a use book sale, I picked-up a copy of Harold Hough's Freedom Road
(how to escape the rat race by chucking it all and becoming an RV Nomad)

While doing some Google searches for some background information on the author, I happened across a site http://www.frugal-rv-travel.com with a short ebook, called: Life On The Road, A virtual Seminar for RV Nomads.

It has some interesting points that would be of interest to cruising sailors, travelers in general, and anyone following a nomadic path.

In particular, the bibliography of sources cited at the end seems to have some potentially interesting additional resources to check.

My West Marine Christmas Wishlist

Just a few items that I would like to add to the boat:

CHICAGO POWER TOOL Rotary Tool Home Workshop    Model # 14849954

CHICAGO POWER TOOL12V Wet/Dry Vacuum    Model # 10016509

ALLIED Lifting Magnet    Model # 277764 

CHANNELLOCK4-Volt Dual Driver Cordless Drill    Model # 13998638

Documentary Film: Against The Tide

http://www.againstthetidemovie.com/

Set amidst the spectacular beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the urban backdrop of Seattle, Washington, this poignant and timely film reveals the unique lifestyles of the mariners and misfits who live illegally aboard their boats in Eagle Harbor, the scenic gem of Bainbridge Island. Long a refuge for liveaboards with limited means, or just those wishing for a simpler way of life, Eagle Harbor is a state-owned body of water surrounded by an affluent community, torn about whether to let them stay or drive them out.

When the state of Washington ruled that people anchoring in public waters could only live aboard their boats in the same location for 30 days, the members of this decades-old community became guilty of criminal trespass. Against the Tide follows the story of the liveaboards who refuse to move their homes... a behind-the-scenes look at the struggle of vulnerable persons defying homelessness with alternative shelters.

Casio Pathfinder PRW2500-1A Multi-function Watch

I happened to come across a blog post somewhere recently that led me to consider the Casio Pathfinder PRW2500-1A as my next watch:

"Black resin case with a black silicone strap. Fixed bezel. Grey dial. Dial Type: digital. Full auto-calendar, day of the week and date display. Solar-powered quartz movement. Module: 3258 engine. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Solid case back. Case diameter: 50.6 mm. Case thickness: 15 mm. Round case shape. Tang clasp. Water resistant at 200 meters / 660 feet. Functions: chronograph, day, date, hour, minute, second. Additional Info: multi-band atomic timekeeping, tide graph, moon data, compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, backlight, 5 alarms, world time, hourly time signal, 1/100 second stowatch, battery level indicator, power saving function, 12/24 hour formats. Sport watch style. Casio Pro Trek Multi-Function Digital Black Resin Mens Watch PRW2500-1A"

Solar Panel Breakthrough, 44.7% Efficiency

Solar panel technology breakthrough 44.7% efficiency
http://www.businessinsider.com/scientists-create-world-record-solar-cell-2013-9