Baja 1000

We got up early and walked up to the Hotel Coral, that's attached to our Marina, to see drivers and their cars for the Baja 1000. We took the shuttle to downtown Ensenada, where there were thousands of people, partying it up. Cars were everywhere. It was something to see. Now add the cars that were going to race in the Baja 1000, their crew and families along with all the people and cars of those in town, mix it up with the people from the Cruise ships.......lotsssss of people! The weather was chilly and there was a light sprinkle that made the cars squeal and slide out, while taking off. We were standing at the starting line with friends from the marina and probably not in the safest spot. Jordan ran in to Gregg Godfrey, from Utah, from Nitro Circus, (Jordan worked for him for a while). He was great! It was a fun day watching all the cars take off, and rip through the town. A good day........

Another Try.....

I have to say I wasn't thrilled to learn about the out come of the Election. But now that it is, what it is, I hope President Obama, REALLY gets it, and hears what the people are crying out, all across the nation! I wrote this poem years ago, but felt it might be worth posting,in light of the where things are right now in the world. it wasn't written for this purpose, but still works......Would love to hear your input!

                                        Stand Upon the Line

It’s time to blow the trumpet, to let its warning sound,

And finally stand together, as one on hallowed ground.

Now all around the world, the evil has crept in,

And some don’t even realize they wear the face of sin.

There is a master marksman and cunning is the bow,

His quiver filled with evil, while he laughs at what he’ll sow.

He’s watching for your weakness, all targets are in place,

Each time he shoots an arrow, a soul has been erased.

He’s using all his power to catch you in the snare,

And when you’ve given hope away, he knows that you won’t care.

His face the mask of evil and wickedness his joy,

Because he has deceived the world, his goal, a soul, destroy.

The only way that he can live is to steal the life you own,

Then slowly take away your will, to make his presence known.

He changes one’s perspective, greed makes you want it all,

Know the higher up the star, much greater is the fall.

He has his own alliance; they hold his evils high,

And if you do not choose a side, they will not pass you by.

Some have lost the whisper that guides their inner light,

Because they have ignored it, they have no strength to fight.

It’s time to show your courage, to stand upon the line,

Unveil your gleaming armor and show how bright you shine.

Like soldiers in a battle, who learn to fight as one,

It will take each one of us, to lift our fallen sons.

Come stand behind God’s army and with them make your choice,

So you can hear the whisper, the sound of freedom’s voice.

Then you will have the strength to stand and join the fight,

Unveil your gleaming armor and let them see your light.

The warriors have now started, to hear the battle call,

Protected by God’s armor, for evil’s final fall.

 

Wendy S. Peck

Days Of The Week

Being without a phone, and no contact with the busy world, time seems to take a different agenda. Each morning someone will mumble out, what day is it? Someone will throw out, "Monday," someone else adds, "Does it matter?"....... So what day is it? I had to turn on my phone and look at the day. Drum roll......it's Wednesday! Yes, I knew the election was yesterday, "very messy" but still couldn't remember what day it was. You just seem to lose time here........and we aren't even on the real journey yet. A few more weeks for boat repairs.......
Each morning on my visit to the (bano), I see the same little man walking down the docks, taking out trash. I know the correct response is "Buenos Dias" and each time we meet and I'm ready to use my Spanish words, he gives me the most intense stare that I instantly become BRAIN DEAD! So far this past week, I've choked out, Bueno D, Bue, Di, Hola, O, and B, along with just walking on by.... This morning I see him coming up the sidewalk and I prepare my brain for the perfect greeting. I say it over and over in my head, (mind you I have no problem saying this or any other greeting in Spanish, during the day to anyone else), just this little man! So this morning I see him coming down the street, and he does "THE STARE" and I spurt it out "Bueno Dias" with great flare.......and he laughs right out loud. This little stinker knows he's giving me a head trip and he loves it! I think tomorrow I'm going to stop right in front of him and watch his reaction.....lol
Today were off to the WalMart, and then to Home Depot....should make for an interesting day!

Precious Life......

This week my heart is heavy..... Two nights ago, my sweet little 101 yr. old Grandmother passed away. She was the quietest, strongest, sweetest woman I've even known. I saw her several times a week from the time I was born until I graduated from High School and moved away. I loved being in her home and around her. I always felt loved being around her...... I'm so happy she is at peace and with my Grandpa, my Uncle Duane and my Mother, her parents and all those who've gone before!
This is my Grandma as a teenager......

Today my heart is with my cousin Carlen. She's actually Darrell's cousin, but I adore her and we are very close, and being in the family for 33 yrs., I claim her as mine too. Her oldest son Donny passed away last night from an accidental over dose. Donny was an amazing young man. He was very smart, talented and beautiful. He had so many hardships in his young life. His courage and strength have had to fight against some of the toughest physical and mental demons. We loved him and he will be missed. Carlen is such an amazing mom and I can't imagine the loss she is feeling. I love you dear Carlen and my heart and prayers are with you....... Hugs

Getting settled....

Getting settled into the Coral Marina in Ensenada brought a bit of  Deja vu..... It was nice to see old friends and meet new ones. When we left San Diego, we were very loaded down and many things were everywhere. We decided that with our timeline, it was better to just bring it, and go through the stash later. Hugeeeeee problem. Try moving 6 people around extra parts, is parts, is parts! We've been here almost a week, and things have started to settle down. Tension has been high, trying to figure out how to co-exist with this many people in such a small space. Our boat is actually considered big, but for full time living with 6, not so much. We love having a beautiful pool to relax in everyday, the view is amazing, and the placement of our dock is good for exercise in itself. Everyday has been spent working through the weeding process, along with new issues and seemingly never ending toilet issues, now batteries. Not our favorite things!
We have found the Soriana's to be great and getting there one just has to RUN across a freeway. Yes, I said run across a freeway. That's how they do it here. In the US, they have signs that show, watch out for deer. Here it's a yellow sign, with a family all holding hands running and the little girl at the end of the line has both feet off the ground. The boy's said we would all run fast and put Whitney at the end of the line but she had to commit to lifting her feet.......NOT!
Little by little we will get the final preparations ready for our journey south. It's been good to meet people who are leaving soon doing the same thing making the same journey....
Emigration was a bit of a challenge. The man examining the Passports was very stern, and picked one up, smelled one of them, and touched his tongue at the corner, then said, "NO GOOD!"  He picked up the last passport and did the same thing, passing them back to us. They just so happened to be the 2 newest passports, Jamin and Jordan's. I flipped, I went into a bit of a panic mode and then he looked at me with a slight smile, and said, "No good, no signature!" Then winked at me and started to laugh. He loved my reaction........ I told him he was a stinker, and he just grinned ear to ear. But then taking them to the lady handling the money, she made us stand in 2 different lines, while bumping people ahead of us. I started to get upset, and said, "HEY"! Darrell, immediately told me to go sit down, because I would cause more trouble. He said she could make us stand in a corner all day if she wanted to. She was watching, with a smug smile. I sat down and she immediately told him he could come to her window! WENCH.......pardon me....cough, cough....the whole event wore me out!

Today I met with friends and we walked along the coast to a sweet little apartment of a local woman who teaches Spanish. They have all been going for a couple of years, and all speak in only Spanish. The little teacher was darling and believe it or not, I understood quite a bit, but couldn't return the conversation.....very frustrating. I've got to listen to Spanish morning noon and night I think. It was very fun and we laughed and laughed. Next week she's teaching us while cooking in her kitchen. I can't wait! Lets just say, sailing, being a sailor and everything that goes with it, has certainly shown me what I'm made of. I'm sure my mom and grandparents would be very proud of me. I'm pretty darn proud of myself!!! So all in all, a few rough, good days. Here's a couple of sailing pics.
I tried adding the whale video, but alas, tech challenged. Will get help manana.....Buenas Noches