http://www.whnc.biz/whnc_weblog/ en Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:20:39 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sandvox 2.1.9 http://www.whnc.biz/whnc_weblog/untitled_text.html <div class="article-summary"><p>Well like everyone else I have been taking a beating with the few stocks I play with and my 401k retirement fund.  Fortunately, or maybe not, I have 20+ years to work before I am eligible to retire per Uncle Sam.  </p><p>So with that said, how will this affect my boating?  Not much.  My strategy hasn't changed.  I will take every opportunity to get out in the water.  After all isn't that why we have our boats?   </p><p>My Strategy: </p><p>1.  I will be more careful as to the distance I boat.  Looking for a closer launch point that will cut the fuel used but still give me a fair amount of time with the wind in my face. </p><p>2.  Instead of eating a restaurants when on a cruise, eating aboard is definitely a money saver and many times the food is better! </p><p>3.  I've re-evaluated what bells and whistles I had planned to add to the boat.  Projects like adding Radar will be put off, upgrading the cabin speakers, and underwater lighting off the stern will be delayed a bit.  Frankly, the toys are cool but getting out on the boat is better! </p></div> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:46:30 -0400 http://www.whnc.biz/whnc_weblog/untitled_text.html