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May 19, 2015

Things are getting close! Less than two weeks and I think we will make it! Today was a big day, my 40th anniversary since I opened my dental office. That's a long time cooped up in a 10x10 room and with the same assistant the whole time! Time to move on. I am here on the boat getting lots of things done and Randy is here servicing the wenches, I mean winches! Finally have the sat phone set up on the boat so this will be another test. Other than a few cosmetic things, mostly all that is left is loading on supplies and provisions. My brother, Fred, will arrive in a week. This will be his first ocean passage so I am sure he is excited as well as a bit anxious, and I know his bride is worried. She will be flying down with Karin and meeting us in Papeete.

So here I am writing this blog from the boat for the first time. Seems like a small step, but trust me, it took many steps to get here. We will be loading Ho'onanea up( water is already lapping above the waterline), testing out the storm sails and watching the weather. Will write again soon! Aloha, David


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