Mariner, Friend, Fool and Filmmaker

Dan Brazelton

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Archive for October 19th, 2007

Prince William Sound

We are in Prince William Sound today hiding from another storm. The end of this trip reminds me of the math problem where if a guy walking home makes half the distance left every hour - when does he get home - NEVER!

I predicted this weather a couple of months ago. We have been so blessed by fair weather it was bound to happen on the return trip. It’s better hiding out here than being stuck in the Gulf getting pounded and making no progress.

Don’t get me wrong - I still feel good about sailing and my new career. However, it’s been 123 days with only a 3 day break. I have read all the books, watched all the movies, made all my recipes and conversations have been repeating themselves for weeks. I am ready to be home.

Today we check the refers on the barge again, so at least today is going to be a little different.

Yesterday I made lamb sandwiches, greek style. I didn’t have a recipe, so I made up something Mediterranean. I cut up a leg of lamb in strips and marinated in yogurt with salt and paprika. Then I fried them in olive oil and made a yogurt based sauce. Served with pita bread, onions, cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes.

Then I made slow roasted ribs. My regular rub, but I roasted them for 6 hours instead of 3-4. Much better. Got lot’s of compliments.

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