Well here we are in July!! One last big show for me. Anaheim(Disney) for the big finale.

I have been busy packing stuff to the storage unit.

Getting full, but still have a bit to put in there.
This past week was the compass fix.

The dome had broke.
The cost of a new compass was between $600-$700. The sites I found wanted you to package it up and mail it in. Then they would let you know the cost for them to repair it.

I found the kit(dome, seals and special oil Ritchie uses) for $127. I just repaired my first compass.

The only trick was getting rid of the air bubble when done. It took about 4 tries to finally get it. It has been three days and no new bubbles. I will call it a success. The air bubbles seem to have been in crevices under the card after filling. No matter how much I thought I had tipped it around to free them, there would seem to be another the next time I looked at it. Just a little polishing and the install. It also gets led lights when it goes back on boat.

I am going to be moved back on Mary Lee right after I return from Anaheim. The boat cards came in yesterday.

I also ordered a couple of coffee cups just to see how they looked

Not too bad.
I am intending to head south a bit early. Like "the beginning of august early". I will be looking over the St. Mary's river north of Jacksonville, Fl.

I need to get some sailing in. A friend recommended it. I will also be looking for a local driving job. I have gear and a few projects that need done. The intentions are to move further south when ready. I want to make it out to tha carribean this year.

I will be working for Showstopper again next season. I want to make a crossing next summer if possible. All hobbies are on hold at this point. If it has nothing to do with sailing.... it is not necessary :-)

It is time to move ahead with this dream.