Dunlap is trying a new scheduling strategy - keeping the crews on the same boats. The upside of this is that I now know my schedule for the whole summer - Yeah. Unfortunately it means I will miss a lot of cool things going on this summer.
I am way behind on sea time - so I will be missing a lot of land events this year. I need to get 221 days by next June. And since I have 60 days of classes between now and then, that doesn’t leave me much time off.
I leave on June 15th returning end of July. Then I leave again August 10th - returning end of September.
Dear Salty Dog -
I finally looked up the name “Salty Dog,” which is slang for an experienced sailor, for which I believe you qualify — apparently has nothing to do with rank, but just simply sailing experience and travels.
I’m excited for you to set sail this week, but I will miss you. Wondering if you will be able to keep your site updated with information about your travels this trip? Would love to stay abreast of your adventure via DanBrazelton.com — almost like being there (but definitely not as good as the real thing).
“Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.”
-Brooks Atkinson
XXXOOO,
Valerie aka Land Lassie
Hey Dan!
You suck! You should quit your job play with us all summer! Man, the house won’t be the same without around. And we’re going to toast you and roast you and miss you mightily at our wedding in August. I noticed that you didn’t take the opportunity to create that life-sized cardboard cutout of you that I requested, so it’s up to us to decide on a proper place-holder for you. We’re pretty mischevious and creative…you sure you should’ve left it up to us? Beer can sculpture! Well, I’m gonna sign off for now…my housemate’s cussing up a blue streak and I’m jonesing for a pizza. Life is good.
-K