Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Life in La Paz while reading the boat for the next leg

From left Augustine, Abarora Elder, me Lenke the Sodidadore/Welder and Jesus Yard Worker On Sat.afternoons we amigos had a taste of Aguave


Father and Son laying in the new blue tile on Galley Counters

Kim taking my ease on friend Crit's boat. Crit came down on Jazdip on the 2010 Baja Ha Ha She is a good buddy.

I installed a cover over the inflatable floor to protect. Got a Mayday call from a boat just upwind of me an hour before daylight. Someones derelict ferro cement mast less boat had broke loose from its mooring and had slammed into "Banjo Jane" and entangled in their anchor chain. This twenty ton monster was breaking handrail stanchions and cracking the caprail in the 20 knot winds with 3-4' seas. I got up and put some warm cloths,lifejacket and portable VHF radio on and went out to see what I could do. In les than 20 minutes there were myself and 5 other skiffs helping. We finally got the derelict on a towline and a couple boats pushing away from the rest of the anchored boats. This kind of thing happens more frequent than you might think. Somebody with a dream, little money, buys an old ferro cement boat for little or nothing manages to get here somehow and realize that the hole in the water to throw your money in was going to cost more than they ever imagined. So they put it on a mooring with a old engine for an anchor and some old line and head back to the States to earn money and gradually forget their dream and eventually this morning happens. That was the 5th time I have been around for it in La Paz. I have to say it did get some adrenalin going and I got to use some of the skills learned in the towing industry abiet a much smaller scale.

Monday, January 7, 2013

In La Paz for yard work, improvements and Fun

 Had to repaint the bottom as the Barnicles thought the previous paint was candy. I used the same yard as last time and must say  The Victor Abarora Yard did a fine job at a great price. It was great to catch up with their family. I was especially glad to see Augistine Abarora one of the few elders still alive whom shared some fine Tequilla with me and has become a good Amigo. Lots of activities during the holidays with many parties to go to. Almost too many parties. Thats what happens when you stay in one place so long. Many friends Mexican and Norte Americanos alike. I will miss them when I leave for the next leg. I decided to show some of the interior of Philiosophy this blog.....
VIEW THRU THE PORTHOLE LA PAZ
BABY GOT NEW BOTTOM PAINT



SOME SUSHI AND ROLLS MADE BY KIM

VIEW FROM THE GALLEY FORWARD INTO GALLERY
MY FAVORITE PART OF THE BOAT
CREWS QUARTER BERTH



VIEW FROM THE GALLERY AFT