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June 10, 2008 – More of the same.  Even the dauntless windvane Horatio is starting to feel the strain.  He cracked a casting and Ken had to patch him up with a hose clamp.  We can’t imagine what these last days would have been like without him.  Reading is not a good recreational choice when sea sickness has been a recent malidy, but we have Ken’s ham radio for entertainment.  We listen to a couple of maritime radio nets each day to hear weather and reports from other cruising sailors.  We also twice a day listen to Ken’s ham radio buddies that get together to chew the rag.  Unfortunately, a breaking wave splashed water into the cabin and dicked up the radio’s microphone.  Repairs were attempted, but to no avai.  We can now only listen – not talk via voice radio.  Fortunately, we can still communicate via the computer and post position reports and send/receive emails.  We’re gettinghungry, but since its too rough to cook, we opted for a tomatoe sandwich.  Even this is a challenge, because in the 12’ confused seas all the ingrediants tend to become airborn.  We accomplish the mission however and enjoy one of the best sandwiches we’re ever eaten.