Rope Life Lines

I replaced the lifelines on Coconutz with 3 Strand Dacron (polyester) The old PVC coated wire was suffering from corrosion in some spots and I was afraid of them snapping at the worst possible time. The new life lines are a much simpler setup and I can inspect them for chafe and wear more easily. Also the whole setup is much cheaper and I was able to easily splice the line my self.

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Two Weeks Notice

Today I will be giving my ‘two weeks notices’ at my work. I have been working at a small 95 bed skilled nursing facility/rehab for a year and nine months now, Windsor Garden of S.D. It is located within walking distance from us, just a mile away from our marina. I often would walk or long-board to work. It was my first job as a registered nurse. While I was in school I said I would never-ever work a skilled nursing facility.

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Life Without Paper

Life without paper Living on a boat with limited space one of the things we are learning to have to do with out is paper. Here is how we are using technology to eliminate paper from our lives. Banking We pay all our bills online and that eliminates the need for paper checks, envelopes and stamps. We have also requested our bills be e-mailed to us rather than mailed this eliminates more superfluous paper mess as well.

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