I, too, use this forum as a momentary distraction from the day to day challenges. I found myself avoiding it, however, during the past month. In part it was because of the non-sailing discussion, but maybe it's also because I've been busy charting a new course after watching my job evaporate soon after 9/11.
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<br>Now, like so many other northern sailors, I'm dealing with the feelings that come when you have to admit that the sailing season is over. My boat is still rigged and ready on the beach. Frost forms on the cover in the early morning hours. Daytime highs peak out in the low 50's. I'm not giving up easily, though. Maybe Indian Summer will return next week. A day of steady south winds and mild temperatures will be cause to don the drysuit and take to the water once again. Yes, November will eventually force me to tuck the boat into winter storage, but I'm not giving up yet!
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<br>Cheers,<br><br> Kevin Rose
<br>N6.0na #215
<br>kevin@paddleways.com
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