I have been selling things on craigslist trying to at least downsize storage unit. Yesterday I sold an anchor windlass to Jim Mazur of  Sheboygan, Wi. Jim is refitting a 35 ft. sailboat and preparing to move aboard sometime in the near future.  I sold him a good windlass and was determined to carry it to ups and find out shipping costs

   My google map said it was 1/2 mile and it was only 94 degrees. I put it in a duffle bag with a shoulder strap and took off. I was just going to find out shipping costs and wait for check from Jim. I realized about 1/2 way there that If I even made it to ups I would not be able to carry it back. Not only was it killing my back but it had begun to feel like it weighed 70 lbs. It also had several protruding parts that were not forming to any part of my body. Not exactly one of my best ideas. :-)  When we put it on the scale it was 43 lbs.  I boxed it up and shipped it. I know most people would not have but Jim was going to trust me by sending a money order first.

  I know I should not be so trusting but I won't change who I am. I treat people the way I expect to be treated and let the chips fall where they may. Of course I don't trust everyone I come across so openly but I leave it up to what I call my "shit detector" When it goes off, it is usually spot on.  I think this is why the honest people I meet mean so much to me. They allow me to relax and just enjoy myself

  I also sold a sewing machine to a gal named shirley yesterday. She was wanting to get a machine to send to her mom in the phillipines. The amount I offered it for was much less than I had paid and in the end I let her have it for even less. I wasn't going to but it was so entertaining to listen to her make a deal. Shirley, I would have paid to have you take it in the end ;-) It was the most entertainment I have had since arriving in Corpus. I hope your mom enjoys it. Tell her you got it for a song and a dance :-) I used to sell cars for a living and was not bad at it. I also lived for yard sales and pawn shops. I know all about making deals. I really was entertained by Shirley

 When I have surplus I share it. When things tighten up I still pay my way. I just go a cheaper way. Fate seems to look out for me. Things always work out for the best even if not exactly how I planned.

  I would not trade my life for any I have ever seen. I still cannot believe I am on the cusp of an adventure I first thought of close to 20 years ago :-)