Merhaba,
Today was a day for doing boat work. I went to Turkish lessons in the morning but then the afternoon was a trip to the carpet man to order a replacement carpet for the pilot house and engine room. We took the old one on the …
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Love letter to Amasya Part 1
Waiting for the Blessing
Acme waiting for the Blessing via VHF (View Post…)
Blessing of the Fleet
Today is the Blessing of the Fleet here in Bodega Bay. Many of the boats are decorated and in a parade prior to the Blessing. Those who choose to remain at the dock can hear the Blessing on the VHF radio. (View Post…)
Diesel Duck Douche Can't Escape The Subic Gyre Blues
(Continued…)
Farewell to Mary and Rick
Merhaba,
Our pals Mary and Rick sailed off Friday morning and since then my walks have been quite lonely. Their friendship meant a lot and was one reason we really enjoyed being here at the marina. We could always count on them…
Hittite Day 1 Part 3; Lunch, the Sphinx Gate, a Hittite dam, and the Çorum Museum
Merhaba,
Yesterday afternoon DoraMac was moved forward along the dock to accommodate the “stage” being set up for an evening performance. I can’t tell you what or why about the performance, only that it was very VERY loud…
Once more under the salon floor…
OK so we didn’t get out of here yet… Yesterday we took on very close to 4800 liters of diesel fuel (approximately 1200 US gallons for the metrically-challenged), I helped Ray’s guy Rollie finish up in the engine room bilge, then took a nap preparato…
Joan’s birthday
Merhaba,
Last night we celebrated the 88th birthday of everyone’s favorite cruiser gal, Joan. A once upon a time circus performer ( her family owned the circus) she still knows how to take the stage. Everyone had a lovely nig…
Wrap up of Diesel Duck
It seemed like a long time we, and our Diesel Duck, spent at the work yard this year. Not that we rushed doing our chores while crossing off little jobs from the to-do list that were completed one by one. The last task of applying two coats of antifo…
Hittite Day 1 Part 2
Merhaba,
I’ve almost out the door to Joan’s 88th birthday party. We have the banner and flowers and some gifts. Maybe 15 people will be there; maybe 30. Not sure. Thankfully her husband Bill is home from his eme…
