7/12, done

Well, 'sold', but not to complete til today.

But not quickly. My buyer moves slow. He got lost twice on the way to the boat ramp. My directions were to "Turn at the street to the BellWeather Hotel, there's a big sign, but then immediately turn right into the parking lot full of boat trailers. DO NOT continue to the HOTEL." Predictably, the next call from him was: "ok, we're at the Hotel..."

But finally it's done, i actually made a profit on the boat! Back to Trinity next week.

So much thanks to all my good many friends who assisted, supported, advised, and even read this blog. Especially Cathy, who watched over me daily, remotely, the whole long way.

7/6 sold

John came by today, we spent all day inspecting, boating, checking the trailer, talking, i bought him lunch, he's a good man, who gave me a deposit on sale to be finalized friday, for more than i paid for it. I'll split the profits to Bill, who sold it to me for, as it turned out, less than it's worth.

Assuming it goes thru: this enterprise, wildly successful.

7/4

Cleaned the oily bilge today, ICK!

7/3

When i posted on Craigslist in Vancouver i got a bunch of immediate replies. But then i decided to wait, sell in Washington, so posted on Bellingham Craigslist. Only 2 responses so far, but both seem nice & sincerely interested. Will meet 1 on saturday. Meanwhile: i have my truck back, moving my stuff off boat to truck, CLEANING.

Back in the US

Back in the US, need to check in with Customs, so i check the website, and there's nothing for Bellingham WA. So i call a couple #s, turns out Bellingham is not a place i can clear customs. I can either go SOMEPLACE ELSE, or download an app. I asked the nice man on the phone: what happens if i don't do either? Well, then you'd be in violation of the law. "No offense to you, sir, that's the option i choose. Bye."

Well, they called back.

7/1

Happy Canada Day!

So much thanks to Mitch&Anita, Vancouver, it was an essential transition from "out there".

Beautiful perfect sun day. Initially flat of course, it got bigger, 1' 2' 3' but didnt matter, i can do this now. Arrived Bellingham WA.

So now all's left is sell. Hope that will elim my severe psychosomatic right knee ache/weakness.

'Boating South' map...

6/26

We went for a boat ride up the fjord east of Vancouver. Actually the waves were pretty nasty initially, but Mitch & Anita drove so i had it easy.