So ... here I go.
This will be an attempt to record the progress of Project Sinbad.
"But what is this Project Sinbad?" I hear you mutter in your search for the truth, the whole truth, and maybe something to sustain your interest. Well, it is a plan I formulated some time ago, though it only reached concrete levels in the last two months. It involves going to a far away place, called the USA, buying a boat, and sailing it back to Australia.
Pretty simple huh?
Well, no. It's been pretty complicated. Not extremely so, but enough to keep me on my toes, metaphorically speaking. I'll fill in the stuff I've done so far in another post, probably titled something like "Stuff I've done so far". No need to tax the imagination just yet, I figure.
And the really complicated part doesn't start till I get to the US.
It is without doubt a hare-brained, expensive and possibly very dangerous undertaking. It is also something I've wanted to do for years.
The big fact looming in my mind is that I fly out of Melbourne on the 2nd of February. That's like ... 18 days away. Gaah! So much left to do.
I guess the next few posts will be filling in the background stuff.
Later all.
W.
WOW This is exciting
ReplyDeleteWe are both looking forward to hearing about each new phase of your expedition.
Wishing you tons of excitment & success
Keep safe we want to celebrate your return on the boat
Jiff & Sandie :)
Sinbad??? should have called it Bligh... ;)
ReplyDeleteThe name "Project Sinbad" was adopted during a discussion I had in the early planning. At the time I couldn't remember much of the story about "Sinbad the Sailor", so later I read the synopsis in Wikipedia. It turns that Sinbad made 7 voyages, and was shipwrecked every time! But ... he did survive them all, and became rich and famous along the way, so it's a mixed omen, if you're into omens.
DeleteI choose to ignore what I think you're inferring by the Bligh reference. So there. :P
OK - you now have the opening to your book. How Virgins (in this case the airline) have always been overrated. I'd check the zippers and fasteners on your boat before you sail if I were you. Importantly, you are there - and the Yanks always do it better according to them so your teething problems are out of the way. Can't wait until the next adventure filled blog! - Jeff
ReplyDeleteYou are a funny man, well I was very amused, oh sorry it must have been frustrating for you but.... it was funny to read.
YOU ARE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!
IT IS HAPPENING. I sincerely hope you find a beautiful and seaworthy vessel quickly and easily and you can begin the FUN part.
Hope James arrives on time & full of enthusiasm.
Loving you & will think of you often.
Yes I know there are very real "concerns" but FLIP it is also very exciting. Enjoy every minute. Sandra