Snow Day Thoughts

I found my snow suit fitting a bit snug this past week when I went out to shovel.  I thought to myself "I've got to lose some weight so I can better fit in this for shoveling snow.... OR I can go somewhere where I don't need to wear a snow suit."  HUMmmm.  Things to ponder on a snowy day. 

Yeti Coolers

Have you seen these coolers?  In a word AWESOME!  Our good friend Kevin was pretty sure we could use one on s/v Honey Ryder so he ignored the "no gifts" for Tom's 50th bday and showed up at the party with this little gem as his gift to Tom.  Simply the World's BEST coolers! 

As you can see, we have already put it to good use in a test run.  No doubt this will be a great addition to s/v Honey Ryder's standard gear.  Be sure to check out these coolers out at Yeticoolers.com - Thanks Kev!!
*They are certified bear-proof by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee in case that is important to you.  Whatever the hell that committee is comprised of!

Additonal Solar Panel

Look what arrived today.  Our new solar panel.  140 watts of pure Sun power baby!!!

This should keep Tom busy during these snowy days planning for the installation of this additional panel.  But if I know my sailor man, he's already got it all figured out just how he is going to do it.  Stay tuned for more to come on that.

140 watts + the two current solar panels (80 watts each) should keep s/v Honey Ryder powered up nicely.

Speaking of snow, look closely at the background of the above pic - outside.  Yeah, it's snowing again.  But hey, it's winter and it's supposed to snow.  Plus it helps with the drought but man....what a cold way to get water.