The last few days have been pretty jam packed with last minute tasks. We are still having problems with the computer and communication/navigation software and may have to go to plan C. In fact my last day at work my computer could not connect to server or Internet for most of the day. Torben, Judy, Mike have been working dilligently on remaining prep which I'm so thankful for. Weather looks very light for our start on Tuesday which means we will probably add a day to our ETA. Looks like divisions starting behind us will have better conditions and we are hoping for 15-17 knots of wind which may fill in wed/thursday. Skipper's meeting and bon-voyage dinner last night was fun and talking with all our competition and sailing friends brings the sailing community together with a common purpose...enjoy the adventure and respect the power of the ocean.
We picked up our transponder so will mount it on the stern rail today and turn it on to make sure the web site is tracking us. My sailing friend Rune will be managing the TIKI BLUE blog. Also he is lending us a laptop to try and solve our computer issues. If we are able to send an email once a day to him he will post it with pictures to the blog. Also he may have some commentary on our progress, course ETA etc... So a few more days and Ryan gets to spend 13/14 days of uninterrupted quality time with dad out on the pacific with the only distance of 42 feet possible. Our bond will grow as this first time adventure unfolds for both of us.
Tyler (my 14 yr old) qualified for the National Junior Olympics/Track and Field, in the 3000 meter yesterday and I'm so proud of him!! he competes against 15/16 year olds. So he (with mom) will be heading to Omaha just prior to flying to Hawaii for the opening ceremony and his race! Good luck Ty and I will be thinking about you and sending you my oceanic best wishes...big hug and kiss when we arrive in Koneohe. Also thanks to all the friends who have called and left messages of good luck and sailing friends who have left goodie bags on Tiki Blue. I will have plenty of pictures and stories to share with all....cheers Capt'n Gary
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