Just read on previous thread: "Carney’s Checkmate: How Canada’s quiet bond play forced Trump to drop tariffs" Reminds me of the advice our union organizing committee was given in advance of contract negotiations with our employer: "If you are going to do something, do it; never threaten. If you threaten you cede control to the other side---which can call your bluff. ----Alan been laid up most of today
Today I slept late, cleaned house, then made homemade vegetable soup for our 93 yo neighbour, after learning she has a bad cough and needs a chest xray.
Would have loved to attend a Palm Sunday service, but Episcopalians have, for several decades, ruined it (IMNSHO) by turning it into Palm/Passion Sunday, which means they first celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, but then the service takes a dark turn and they go straight into the story of the Crucifixion. That bothers me because it truncates Holy Week. I know they do it because most people were just jumping from Palm Sunday to Easter without reflecting on the whole story. But, sheesh! I don't think it's right to force-feed the story. And anyway, why should that ruin the week for those of us who do follow the whole of the story through the week?
So I celebrated with an Easter Lily, a reading, and enjoying some chocolate. Then Root*Center*Son came over for dinner. We had a true Greek dinner, too, cooked by the women of the local Greek Orthodox Church (their fund-raiser), and that Spanakopita was scrumptious, as well as the little orange sponge cakes! The Spanakopita was served with a Greek Salad.
Interesting sailing story. Sailor named John Jones left El Salvador mid-January on his way to Tahiti. Two weeks into his journey, his mast came down! Somehow, using half a mast, he jury-rigged his sails and kept going. With far less sail volume, it was slow going. Several times, other boats were able to assist by passing some fuel and/or food to him. Well! He has just made it to Makemo Atoll and is able to rest before heading on to Tahiti. I don't know if he'll be able to get a new mast there, but at least he can eat, sleep, restock and refuel!
Soooo good that he has made landfall! It's a very small Atoll. Just a couple towns...but enough! Here's more of the story:
Please be on the lookout for John Jones, single handing on Quiet, a Tayana 37, lost his mast about January 27 after departing El Salvador. He has fashioned a jury rig and is making for Nuku Hiva, FP. Last known position Sunday 23 March 2025, 01:08 GMT 10º 24.353 S 125º 55.664 W, course 254° true, speed 1.3 knots. He is in good health and spirits, and is making way, albeit slowly. His progress has been very slow due to the reduced sail area, and the light winds of the itcz. He should speed up somewhat as he appears to be exiting the light winds and reaching the trades, but the small area of his jury rig will limit his speed potential. He still has some 840 nautical miles to cover before landfall. He enjoyed a good resupply from the passing UK registered cargo ship STAR MAIA about two weeks ago, Oil, diesel and food from that resupply are being rationed for the remaining voyage now. Efforts are being made to contact additional commercial vessels to assist, but so far none have been willing or able to reach out in this area of the ocean. His voyage is of such an extended nature additional resupply would be most welcome in the days (and weeks) to come. Ongoing needs are for oil for his diesel engine (10-30 or 10-40 diesel rated), diesel fuel (any you can spare), canned tuna or chicken, crackers, any fresh produce at all. Even a cold beer would be welcome. If you route from the Americas to the South Pacific, it is likely he will be more or less on your way as you pass by in the next few weeks. He has a functional VHF. His AIS is non functional, but his tracking link works at: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Quiet/? . To conserve power he does not run his tracker 24/7. Communication with John is being managed by Mike Danielson at PV Sailing (email: mike@pvsailing.com, phone/whatsapp +52 322 102 1634). John is online daily to update shoreside contacts. Appropriate JRCC are advised.
Gosh! Quiet day on the blog eh? 🤣
ReplyDeleteJust read on previous thread:
ReplyDelete"Carney’s Checkmate: How Canada’s quiet bond play forced Trump to drop tariffs"
Reminds me of the advice our union organizing committee was given in advance of contract negotiations with our employer: "If you are going to do something, do it; never threaten. If you threaten you cede control to the other side---which can call your bluff.
----Alan
been laid up most of today
Nice that Carney will not be speaking directly with Trump until after the new Canadian parliament is seated. Keep him waiting.
Delete-----Alan
We were just talking about this last night. Carney did GREAT!
DeleteTake care, Alan. Rest all you need.
Pennsylvania Gov’s Mansion Firebombing; suspect in custody [Click]
ReplyDelete-----Alan
Unconscionable!! And at Passover!
DeleteInteresting that the family was woken up by police pounding on the door. No smoke alarms?
Today I slept late, cleaned house, then made homemade vegetable soup for our 93 yo neighbour, after learning she has a bad cough and needs a chest xray.
ReplyDeleteWould have loved to attend a Palm Sunday service, but Episcopalians have, for several decades, ruined it (IMNSHO) by turning it into Palm/Passion Sunday, which means they first celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, but then the service takes a dark turn and they go straight into the story of the Crucifixion. That bothers me because it truncates Holy Week. I know they do it because most people were just jumping from Palm Sunday to Easter without reflecting on the whole story. But, sheesh! I don't think it's right to force-feed the story. And anyway, why should that ruin the week for those of us who do follow the whole of the story through the week?
So I celebrated with an Easter Lily, a reading, and enjoying some chocolate. Then Root*Center*Son came over for dinner. We had a true Greek dinner, too, cooked by the women of the local Greek Orthodox Church (their fund-raiser), and that Spanakopita was scrumptious, as well as the little orange sponge cakes! The Spanakopita was served with a Greek Salad.
Interesting sailing story. Sailor named John Jones left El Salvador mid-January on his way to Tahiti. Two weeks into his journey, his mast came down! Somehow, using half a mast, he jury-rigged his sails and kept going. With far less sail volume, it was slow going. Several times, other boats were able to assist by passing some fuel and/or food to him. Well! He has just made it to Makemo Atoll and is able to rest before heading on to Tahiti. I don't know if he'll be able to get a new mast there, but at least he can eat, sleep, restock and refuel!
ReplyDeleteSoooo good that he has made landfall! It's a very small Atoll. Just a couple towns...but enough! Here's more of the story:
DeletePlease be on the lookout for John Jones, single handing on Quiet, a Tayana 37, lost his mast about January 27 after departing El Salvador. He has fashioned a jury rig and is making for Nuku Hiva, FP. Last known position Sunday 23 March 2025, 01:08 GMT 10º 24.353 S 125º 55.664 W, course 254° true, speed 1.3 knots.
He is in good health and spirits, and is making way, albeit slowly. His progress has been very slow due to the reduced sail area, and the light winds of the itcz. He should speed up somewhat as he appears to be exiting the light winds and reaching the trades, but the small area of his jury rig will limit his speed potential. He still has some 840 nautical miles to cover before landfall.
He enjoyed a good resupply from the passing UK registered cargo ship STAR MAIA about two weeks ago, Oil, diesel and food from that resupply are being rationed for the remaining voyage now. Efforts are being made to contact additional commercial vessels to assist, but so far none have been willing or able to reach out in this area of the ocean. His voyage is of such an extended nature additional resupply would be most welcome in the days (and weeks) to come.
Ongoing needs are for oil for his diesel engine (10-30 or 10-40 diesel rated), diesel fuel (any you can spare), canned tuna or chicken, crackers, any fresh produce at all. Even a cold beer would be welcome. If you route from the Americas to the South Pacific, it is likely he will be more or less on your way as you pass by in the next few weeks. He has a functional VHF. His AIS is non functional, but his tracking link works at: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Quiet/? . To conserve power he does not run his tracker 24/7.
Communication with John is being managed by Mike Danielson at PV Sailing (email: mike@pvsailing.com, phone/whatsapp +52 322 102 1634). John is online daily to update shoreside contacts. Appropriate JRCC are advised.