We were planning to leave and head further south just after the New Year (Mark wanted to watch the Rose Bowl). Pauline’s mom had some health issues and was hospitalized twice in quick succession, so we felt an unplanned trip to Singapore would be good. Then Mark got a job offer so we extended for another month. The good news is Pauline’s mom is home and doing pretty well for her age. And Mark in her absence was able to touch up the galley varnish and varnish the two forward deck hatches. And of course Michigan won the Rose Bowl.
Mark leaves today to head back to work and will be taking a tug from Seattle to Long Beach and back. So that is twice running the gauntlet of the Pacific West Coast in winter.
Pauline is staying for her Father’s 97th birthday and may stay for her sister in law’s birthday as well. So Sari Timur will have to fend for herself for a week or so. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and wish everyone all the best in 2024.
