12/9/12

No grand events to herald; just another smooth day of running, rigging, and relaxation in preparation for the big
event beginning tomorrow. The final toasts were made, the last minute, finishing touches were applied to equipment
following the evening reverie, then all retired to the below decks, air conditioned havens to await our morning
arrival.


Splendid conditions - just enough breeze to keep temperatures pleasant and the ocean tame - promise an agreeable
working platform tomorrow and beyond. Leap of faith, fishing brilliance, or otherwise our first destination will
tell tomorrow.

Tim Ekstrom