jcj@chattanooga.net writes: >Don't be concerned about locking. Although I haven't seen the FL >locks, I know they have to be a very short lift. In any case, the >process needn't be much more complicated than docking side-to. Escellent piece of writing. Good information. I bet a magazine like "Living Aboard" would be happy to publish it. I put it in my "keeper" file George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada

bobt@escapetech.com writes: >Day 5 is now posted. Anyone reading these? I would if I could - alas I have only e-mail, no web access. Wonder if we could put a short summary on the list itself? Or am I the only one with an e-mail only ISP? George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada

zeekstah@ktc.com writes: >I have owned a Leica M5 camera and 4 lenses for years. I was advised >when I >bought it to always have the sales receipt with me when I took it >out of the >country. A few years ago I was advised by a Canadian customs officer to get a form from Canada Customs for any expensive piece of personal property like cameras etc before leaving the country. This form (green) registers serial numbers, establishes ownership and avoids hassles on re-entry. I am Canadian and the procedure applies to Canada but I should think that something similar exists in the USA for US citizens. It is particular useful for old fogies like myself who lost or forget where they put their sales receipt George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario.

199k@home.com (Joe Morgan) writes: >A paperclip, straightened, with a 3/16 hook on one end clamped >around the >end of the lace, and a pair of needlenose pliers makes it a trivial >job. Practical Sailor in their November issue has an article called "Useful Belt Weights", which is an evaluation of the most common Multi-Tools ("Leatherman" like) and their usefulness for a boater. It so happens that one of my recent birthday gifts was one of these tools brand name "Mastercraft" (Canadian Tire Store's own). Comparing my little toy with the ones featured by PS and remembering the discussion on deck-shoe laces, a light bulb came on and I suddenly realized what one of the attachments is for: There is a 4.5" blade, quite slim with a formidable hook on the working end. It's for pulling thread/laces etc through small openings. Pulled the rawhide lace partly out of one of my my Rockports and fed it back in with the hook from the Multi-tool. Eureka! BTW: none of the 17 tools evaluated by PS has anything like that hook or the included Robertson (square) screwdriver bits. Unfortunately the Mastercaft Multi-Tool is only available in Canada. It looks and feels well made, is quite affordable and carries a lifetime warranty. And I have (regrettably) no shares or other interests in Canadian Tire Stores - but my toolbox overfloweth.... George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada

alexh@olypen.com Around the world, Day 12, Fuel management trawler-world-list@samurai.com Alex, I really enjoy this way of posting Georgs' logs directly to the list. Hope we can continue to do so. Many Thanks George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada

LRZeitlin@aol.com writes: > I have a condensation issue of another kind. My V >berth ceiling is drenched with water just about every >night. Sometimes it gets so bad that it drips some on >me at night while asleep. My v-berth-hatch (metal frame with lexan) did the same to me. I built a frame from 1 by 3's covered with tightly stretched isinglass/clear polyethylene to fit over the OUTSIDE of my foredeck. The frame is held down with bungee-cords attached to the toe-rail. This creates an airspace between the deck and the clear plastic and keeps the ceiling of my v-berth above condensation temperature. No more drips, no more sweating not even one drop. in addition it also keeps the v-berth warmer and saves on my heating bill (electric). Try it, you might like it :-) George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada

adventuresoul@yahoo.com writes: >Any ideas as to what causes the infereference? How to >trouble shoot? If you get any off-list answers, please copy the list or me directly. You see I have identical setup and identical problem. My answer is simply to turn the fan off when I want to watch TV. Sure would like a better solution though.... George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada P.s: Where is your boat (you) located?

JKG97@prodigy.net writes: >That's incredible - you have the identical setup?? You also run your >coaxial >cable up to the Morse controls or the ignition key Actually I lied a bit. My set-up and interference is the same. However I do not use the Morse cables for antennae. I have in fact a pair of amplified rabbit-ears (powered from a 120 volt transformer/cectifier) and they work quite satisfactorly (ca 10 good channels). Everything else is the same. Will follow Arild's recommendation (thanks very much, Arild) and report later. Ciao George, Lake Ontario

Bottrell@ns.sympatico.ca writes: > what does cooked vodka smell like? Rotten >potatoes? Definitely not of rotten potatoes (Most vodka is actually made from grain, not potatoes! Depends what brand you use or if your "vodka" comes from a backwoods moonshiner. If you do use vodka, try not to cook it (it boils off at a much lower temperature than water). Instead, invite some neighbours over in the spring for a de-winterizing party and mix with spicy Clamato juice. Enjoy! Happy wintering George in Lake Ontario

cculotta@iamerica.net writes: >there is a lot of good info on TWL ( a >lot of fluff too!) That's the second or third time recently I hear someone make a similar comment. My take is that a bit of fluff, some airiness and humour are essential for a good conference. TWL would be a pretty dull place without it.... George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario