Under Power, but on the Water.

Here's a couple pic's showing me on the mast, I was changing the Anchor Light Bulb....damn, what an ordeal to change a bulb! Then there's some picture's of me and Vince going out on his 25 Bayliner this afternoon. You'll see a little town (couldn't remember the name) just south of Bellingham on the water and the little town just south of that which is New Haven, and just some of the Bitchin' scenery!
I got a big job done today, I drilled 4 holes in my boat !!! Man, I cringed when I did it..... but I got the 'Bow Roller" installed for the new 18 lb Plow anchor, my 150' of 'Rode', which is the nylon rope which is secured to the 29' of new chain, which is secured to the anchor. Convoluted I know....
I"ll try to show you some of the work next time..... better than hearing about.

Jake

Blaine Baby!

Well, the boat is eating me outta house and home! I need to have her hauled outta the water, replace all the thru-hull fittings, marine head (toilet to everyone else), holding tank, outboard motor and bottom paint.........whew, that's enough! Needless to say, I've been looking for work. My need to get some cash flow lead me up to the Canadian border to a little town called Blaine ; http://images.google.com/images?q=blaine,wa&gbv=2&hl=en&start=20&sa=N&ndsp=20

and MAN, I think I'm in Love with the place! It only has 5000 people living there, is on the border and is located in the upper San Juan Islands http://www.travelsanjuan.com/#
, I applied for a job with a company called 'Nature's Path' (you will find their granola bars, cereal, etc in your local grocery store) and the lady working there was none other than the Mayor of Blaine........... how's that for a contact?

The bad part is I forgot my camera...... so, check it out yourselves and feel the envy!
I'll take some pic's shortly and show you some more of the nice places up here.
Jake

Fairhaven or bust

Here's a couple of pictures of Fairhaven, which is just down the Bellingham bay from my boat slip, this will be my first destination..... you can see Bellingham in the distance.

Settling in

Just want to update this site and show you a couple of pictures to give you a better idea of what the place looks like. I've moved the boat from the old slip to a more sheltered and much closer location, instead of the 1/2 mile walk to the car from the old spot, now it's less than half that.
First picture is of Clear Lake and this use to be one of my favorite fishing spots, in fact, this is where I use to catch more Trout than the family would eat. The next is a bald eagle that was sitting in the tree right behind me looking for lunch. Then I took one out the main cabin window to show you what I see and finally my sleeping area in the bow's v-berth.
Talk to ya soon,
Jake