Beyond My Known 2017

[anynamewillwork]

The grain revealed by the wind and sun is intriguing to me.

Do you have any idea what type of wood that is? Treated pine?

[David Patterson]

I’ll guess pine. Treated lumber used as decking on a wharf, so could be a number of species. Pine most likely perhaps.

[David Patterson]

The schooner SPIKE AFRICA under a rainbow’s end in San Juan Channel, off Friday Harbor WA, a few years ago. I’m hoping for safe harbors and stimulating plans for all cruisers and sailors this winter. Happy Holidays!

[David Patterson]

Hello to those who have followed me in recent years. I don’t think I’ll be posting here in 2018. I can be found on Instagram as dpatterson49, or on Facebook. I post to the Sailing and Cruising group, Singlehanders, and Tiny Liveaboards, as well as under David Patterson. The first photo is looking out on the bay of Port Townsend on 2/24. The change of seasons is apparent. Less apparent is that the local Shipwrights Regatta just ended, semi-officially opening the conventional cruising season. One vessel can be seen through the branches. In the other photo the remnants of the regatta head in, far down the bay. A great season to all of you when you get back afloat, if you aren’t yet.

[tjr818]

Fair winds David, you will be missed.

[John Stone]

David
I sure have enjoyed your many beautiful pictures and thoughtful prose. Thanks for sharing.

[David Patterson]

Thanks, John. I enjoyed the years and the interactions. I still post, scattered on Instagram (as dpatterson49) and Facebook, where I post on several forums, and to friends. At this point, on the hard in Port Townsend for a shaft issue, I’m working up my Alberg 29 NAVIGARE for some cruising. David

[John Stone]

David
Nice boat. Good luck on preparations. I don’t have Instagram (not yet anyway) and I deleted my Facebook account awhile ago.

John