Les and John’s 2019 EXTREME Winter Cruise

That and a broom = PNW Snowblower

 

We know there is a ferry in Long Harbor. They called us as we were approaching the South end of Salt Springs Island. Wanted to know our intentions. No way to see him in th snow till we were 1/4 mile apart in the snow and sea fog. Nice discussion with the captain and we sounded out fog horn together saluting each othe as he turned in towards the ferry dock and we into Annette Inlet. We have such cordial interactions. And @Stu Jackson has them nearly running him down.
Guess we live in a special place amid the unicorns and the Ferries...

 

That depends on what type of snow. Dry fluffy snow could act as flotation, while dense, snowball snow, could get pretty heavy, so you might want to organize a good old fashion snowball fight, just to get the snow off the deck.
You guys look well dressed for it, so,
COLD? Nahhhh! (Be sure to clip in before letting those boreal projectiles fly.)
Or
You could take this opportunity to practice for the Snowball rodeo.
Yee Haw!

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

We just learned that the stove has died... again.... Dinner Lasagna may again still be FROZEN..
We have relit the oven again.. The glasses have been refilled with Burbon. Ward is thinking we will be frozen in the boat tomorrow morning.

One must be calm and just deal with the issues as they present themselves.

 

Ha ha.. Will... You should be here.

 

Don't be so quick to dump your snow, if the stove isn't working. That is premium rooftop insulation. It will be like living in an igloo.

I would love it.

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

Les’s Mahalo is a movable feast...

Lasagna just came out of the oven... Steaming hot and cheese melting. Artisan sourdough from Granville Market, Fresh salad and Balsamic Newman’s Own dressing. And Woodbridge Burbon or BC distilled gin...

Doesn’t get much better here in Canada.
Must check out as my food is getting cold.

 

Isnt that just a wonderful market?

 

Careful on the Alcohol. It feels warm going down, but causes the "flush" as your capillaries go to the surface to cool your body FASTER.

You were supposed to eat Mexican, not Italian. Natural gas production made ready.
Jim...

PS: Remember the cold, when you make your trip south of Latitude 20° in the spring.

 

Started snowing here at 1330, right after we chatted. Hasn't let up, 4-6 inches so far, not stopping until 2200. More on the way tomorrow. It's 27F so cold, and the snow is still the light stuff weight-wise.
Here's Mahalo in July 2018 at Annette Inlet: (looks like in the same place, too)

 

Yes Les liked the place so much we dropped anchor in the same place. I tried to get Les to get one of these Sure to Stay in one place Anchor being sold at the Boat Show.

But he said on his fixed income it was out of the question. So Ward and I are at some risk.

 

Les knows how grounded his crew is, so he's obviously not worried about needing an anchor.

"Grounded"

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

Bourbon and gin. John is all about trip T shirts. Might I make a sugggestion?

 

Looking good. I like it.
Some how if we could add the 6 inches of snow and freezing temps it might just work.

It must be noted any consumption of alcohol aboard this boat is strictly performed for medicinal purposes.

 

For the rheumatism

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

Not sure JOHN’s Anchor pic’s got the app reaction they needed. The galvanized one is a 275Kg anchor. Not sure my winless would pick it up and they said I’d have to haul it in alone.

 

Don't worry your anchor weighs less in the PNW. [per SBO experts], just don't head down below Latitude 20°.

Mine weighs 75 lbs and my boat is bigger than yours!
Jim...

PS: How is the snow?

 

That's true. Cold air is denser so the atmospheric pressure helps buoy heavy objects.

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

Well...
Don't forget the offsetting snow weight.
And...
More dense air actually pushes down on the boat.
But...
The sails will love the extra push!!
Jim...