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Author Archives: patclem
About Diesel Engines
I thought I’d share some thoughts about diesel engines. I’m by no means a professional mechanic nor do I want to be one. I’m slow, I smash my knuckles, and if a job is too complicated or difficult I seek … Continue reading
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It’s been a while
I feel like I should blog more. It’s kind of a cookie trail for my life. It helps collect my thoughts, put things in perspective. It’s a way to help others if the content is good. I like it.We finished … Continue reading
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In Search of Delight
So I’ve put my resignation in at my job – no my career – of almost 27 years. We’re taking a year to do some temporary retirement. It’s amazing how difficult this is, since our identities get so tied up … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Induction Pots
It’s about time for some new content on the website. I’ve been wanting to share my thoughts on induction pots and pans. I know that’s a diversion from my usual content, but I think it’s important to a lot of … Continue reading
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Sailing on Anchor
On our 1972 Gulfstar 36 trawler, we are setting it up to anchor as much as possible while cruising. One “problem” is that we sail back and forth on anchor in a breeze. We had this problem on our Compac … Continue reading
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Faithful Companion Izzie
I’m writing this with about an hour before we head back to the vet to do what all pet owners eventually have to be prepared to do. She lost her ability to control her legs well enough to stand up, … Continue reading
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Social Media in the Shadow of an Oncoming Pandemic
I don’t post much on my blog anymore. Frequency took a huge downturn when social media became popular. I could use Facebook or whatever to stay in touch with friends, families, others, whatever I wanted to say. And over the … Continue reading
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Tracks in Ronstan RF666 Traveler
Working on the Thistle, the main traveler car sheaves were sun rotted. One was missing along with the pin entirely. First I had to make a pin. I found a 1/4″ sheave pin and used the South Bend lathe and … Continue reading
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Thistle Dinghy
Sometimes I cruise Craigslist and find interesting things for a price I can afford. I research them. If it’s interesting enough I just might buy it. Well, that’s what happened with a Thistle dinghy sailboat. Sometimes a bargain isn’t as … Continue reading
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Jetty
When you’ve had the company of a pet for 15 years, it gets hard to remember the time when they first come into our lives. This is the story of our Jetty. I remember there were three stray cats in … Continue reading
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