A Write On The Water Christmas List
Santa and his elves are no doubt working hard as the December 25 deadline approaches. With this in mind, I figured it's time to work on the old Christmas list. Here are a few things I've been thinking about just in case Santa checks out Write On The Water:
Case of 3M green fine-line masking tape. Wooden boats are all about painting and varnishing, and the job always comes out better when you prep with 3M tape. It's a great product and I am pleased to make this endorsement. However, if Santa can't find the tape he can substitute a high performance European sports car (at only a slight increase in cost).
Laminated Rand McNally map. We've all heard stories about people using these things for charts. I can't wait to see my guests' reaction when I go below some foggy day and then climb out the cabin with one of these babies in hand.
Diver's weight belt. Anyone who has tried to snorkel down to check their hull knows that buoyancy makes this task impossibly difficult. A friend at the marina says you only need five pounds of lead. A few other friends are suggesting considerably more weight, but I'm not so sure.
Super magnet. I've seen the guys in the boatyard use these things. I figure I could refasten the entire hull with all the screws I've dropped into the bilge over the years.
Bluetooth Halyard Downhaul. Everything else has gone wireless. Surely someone must have invented a way to get that damn line down without having to climb the mast.
New soles for the surf fishing waders. The on-lookers will miss the entertainment, but I'm sick of doing Buster Keaton imitations climbing over the rocks to my favorite casting spot.
Bee-keepers hat. Speaking of fly-fishing, how about face protection for those early morning, pre-coffee, back-casts.
A pen with spell check. Microsoft and Apple figured it out. Come on, Schaefer & BIC, step-up!
Harness belt. Falling overboard is not a good thing. Next year when I'm standing on the edge of the transom at night, distracted by nature, I'm going the safe route.
Climate Change Edition of the Farmer's Almanac. Snowstorms on Halloween followed by 60 degree December boating days in New England? I don't care what you think of Al Gore or global warming, just give me some help in scheduling the end of year haul out.
If you have any questions, Santa, drop me a note at Write On The Water.
p.s., Thanks in advance to the elves for making all those Kindles.
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