Solo Ventures

2 may 24: story reads that ppl on low incomes unable to pay fines (which are more likely issued to those on low incomes), routinely have their incomes reduced by government order. What's been happening is that NSW government has been taking too much; over reaching & continuing  withdrawals for too long. Literally robbing the poor!  In other Loud Political News, in the wake of the murder of a beautiful young woman on the state's west, & 48 domestic deaths so far this year, the federal government is to pump $1billion  into relief. A $5000 payment, it is proposed, will be provided to women to help escape violence. On the surface, that's a good thing right? Well, no its another income stream for landlords of grubby rentals & cheaper hotels. The rich get richer! 

1 May2024: Just picked up four metres of 50mm x 10mm aluminium. This will be cut into used for; shrouds, lowers and backstay chainplates and backing plates. I had the worry over suitable dimensions & costs removed by the supplier. They do not stock 35 or 40mm bar in lesser thicknesses, & as far as I am concerned its pretty cheap relative to their usefulness to the ship.   Any leftovers will be used as cleats for a (Jordan Series) Drogue on each quarter.  WORKING ALUMINIUM A trap for Newbies is that being sof  Aluminium will clog files & other cutting implements.  But Tradesman Google turns up some advice on how to get ahead. Apply chalk, soap, metho or wd40 to the cutting edge, this allows  better  shedding of shavings or swarf.   

Yesterday I found four questions that will help set a goal as well as develop mental strategies for reaching that goal.  I revisited this today &/found clearer ideas.  My Fearless Goal = sail blue. 2025 Goal = Cockle Creek,Tas  Stop  = Worry, Fear & Delay Advice  = maximum effort to get it done. I fortunately rediscovered   Alastair Humhpries' ( RTW cyclist & transatlantic rower)  this morning. In this podcast he cycles Yorkshire talking to "adventurous people" about their thoughts & greatest achievements. This is great fodder to get one ruminating on ending procrastination, ignoring the noise of judgement by others as well as myself. And developing positively energised action. A few takeaways that I needed are:- * Goals are not "mountains". * Step towards Goal daily.  * Trust in my vocation.   * Erase negative programming. Have a smashing day. 

28 May 2024: My daughter's bag & dog, Sam. The little brown dog, Cudi, his brother.  Mia was re-admitted by recommendation of her thoracic surgeon for "further testing". The two aforentioned dogs are mad keen on eating offal they sniff out in the bush around here. Our fear is that they've injested hydatid cysts and passed worm eggs onto Mia. We share our days with our dogs and commonly manage their stink with a playful shove. As it happens this is not likely the cause of Mia's "infection", the major reason for her second admission concerned a lack of surgical knowledge. They've since learned that allowing "cyst juice" to escape inside the body can cause anaphylactic shock & spread infestation.  My bike at the hospital. @ 1 May 2024: Here are the key findings from Mia's experience:-  * The cyst attached to her lungs was due to Hydatid Worms.  * The Hydatid Tapeworm is hosted in isolation by herbivores with

The following questions in caps lock are from an online "guru". My responses, for today, follow.  . ASK THESE QUESTIONS;- 1.WHAT WOULD I DO IF I WAS FEARLESS & KNEW I COULD NOT FAIL? Its a toss up whether this will be to sail to Lord Howe Island or Tasmania. The common feature is, to complete an sea passage of several hundred miles.  2. WHAT WOULD I BE MOST PROUD OF ONE YEAR FROM NOW ? Having prepared my boat properly and completed sea trials and be sailing confidently. 3. WHAT ARE THE THREE THINGS I NEED TO STOP ? i. Awefulizing. ii.Doubting myself and what I can achieve. iii.  Wasting energy on offgoal tasks. 4. WHAT ADVICE WOULD I GIVE TO SOMEONE IN THE EXACT SAME SITUATION? To relax, but work consistently, taking intermediate steps towards your goal. Don't tell anyone your dream. Build a level of competence that will make you proud. Enjoy the journey.  

1. Offshore Pittwater x 5nm  2. Sail under Sydney Bridge 3. Port Stephens 4. Deep water harbour north coast  5. South Coast / Tasmania, Cape Barren Island. 6. Lord Howe Island, Balls Pyramid.  ??