Portable Watermakers

I happened to spot an ad in the December issue of Latitude38 for a portable watermaker...rainmandesal.com

Although it is a a bit more expensive than I would have imagined...if prices come down, I would definitely consider it as an option.

Solar-sensitive CQDs printed onto a flexible film

"Scientists from the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering invented a new way to spray solar cells onto flexible surfaces using miniscule light-sensitive materials known as colloidal quantum dots (CQDs)."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2864837/Want-solar-panels-Just-roof-spray-Scientists-discover-way-applying-light-sensitive-material-surfaces.html

http://www.gizmag.com/new-method-cheap-spray-on-solar/35100/http://www.gizmag.com/new-method-cheap-spray-on-solar/35100/ 

1978 Ericson 30 ft sailboat, St. Petersburg, Florida [yachtworld.com]

This looks like an incredible value for the $7,000 asking price...

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1978/Ericson-30-2747730/St.-Petersburg/FL/United-States

If I didn't have a boat already - I would snatch this up and spend a few months sailing in the Caribbean

Cruising World did a review of the Ericson 30 back in March 2008

http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange

October 2014 Exploration of Maine's Coastline

This month I spent a week on the East Coast of the United States, exploring as much of Maine's coastline as I could squeeze into a frenetic period of almost constant driving and exploring.  I also managed to spend a little time in New Hampshire, as well as the area surrounding Boston.

On my way North, I stopped in Portland to visit an uncle, who lives with his wife on Peaks Island.

By far, my favorite stop on the trip was Boothsbay Harbor, ME (more info boothbayharbor.com)  - where I stayed at the Tugboat Inn.

Second favorite stop would have to be the area around Wells, MA - where I stayed at The Garrison Suites.

The Starlight Cafe in Bath, ME serves an excellent breakfast...

While heading South back to Boston, I managed to spend a few hours in Gloucester, NH...

Favorite Places in Washington State

The Edgewater Hotel, on the water, downtown, looking West, Seattle
http://www.edgewaterhotel.com/

Salty's Seafood Grill, West Seattle
http://saltys.com/seattle

Pike's Place Fish Market, Seattle
http://www.pikeplacefish.com/


The Falls at Snoqualmie
http://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/

Snoqualmie Salish Lodge & Spa
http://www.salishlodge.com/


The Resort at Port Ludlow
http://www.portludlowresort.com/
The Fireside Restaurant
http://www.portludlowresort.com/food/fireside-restaurant


In Port Angeles, this is THE place to eat:
The Chestnut Cottage
http://chestnutcottagerestaurant.com/

Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival
http://www.leavenworth.org/event/3103

Olympic Peninsula, Hurricane Ridge
http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-hurricane-ridge.htm

Lake Crescent (near Port Angeles)
http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-lake-crescent.htm
http://www.olympicnationalparks.com/accommodations/lake-crescent-resort.aspx


Deception Pass
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_Pass
http://www.parks.wa.gov/497/Deception-Pass


Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands
http://www.visitsanjuans.com/the-islands/friday-harbor

Deer Harbor, Oras Island, San Juan Islands
http://www.deerharbor.org/
http://www.deerharbor.org/lod/