I came across an article in the Times Gazette, of Hillsboro, OH, that gave details of a new revised edition of the book that was originally published 1979.

http://www.timesgazette.com/main.asp?SectionID=18&SubSectionID=175&ArticleID=169312&TM=29043.95

The article failed to state where the new edition could purchased, but I was able to locate it with a quick search using Bing. Copies can be purchased at Lulu.com for $24.95.

This sounds like a must read for locals and history buffs. It may be provide a good companion to ‘A Greene Countrie Towne’ which is available through the Greenfield Historical Society.

I picked up a few books that I thought were pretty valuable at the Salvation Army store about a week ago. I was very excited and had searched all of the local bookstores and had found very little in the way of reference books on sailing.

The books are:

• Dutton’s Navigation & Piloting (1978)
• The Complete Book Of Boat Electronics (1983)
• Cruising Sailboat Kinetics (1983)

They were each an astonishingly low $1.99 each!

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Today, July 1st, 2009, is day 800 for Reid Stowe! Congratulations Reid!

200 to go and counting down!

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Reid has posted a detailed timeline of events thus far. This helps put all of the events into perspective for those of us catching up!

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As I was catching up on the story of Reid and Soanya on their epic journey I became of aware some events that led to Soanya returning home and leaving Reid to go it alone. I could find no official announcement, and early speculation was that she was just seasick, but according to Soanya's blog entries she is pregnant. She was transferred off of the boat while at sea and returned home to rest and plan for the delivery. Apparently, the pregnancy went fine and baby Darshen was born and doing fine.

Soanya's Blog

Reid continues on with Soanya's support. I found it facsinating that two people could undertake and adventure of this type, even more so for only one to continue alone.

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My best wishes to both Reid and Soanya on their journeys ahead.

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I was browsing for some sailing information today, specifically on schooners, when I came across this amazing story. I was immediately caught up in the adventure and disappointed that I came across it so late in their journey. Only 202 days left. Still plenty of time left to be a part of it and luckily they have a very nice web site detailing the adventure so far.

I hope to one day lead a similar journey, hopefully for a cause as worthy as this one. I particularly like how much attention they spend on the details of sailing and ship maintenance, self sufficiency, healthy living, and enjoying the beauty surrounding them in the water. 

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The FileBot program that has been available on my site for the last few years is now located here. This version of the program is currently offered for free. I plan to update the application and provide better structure internally and also look to enhance the user interface. Look for these changes, and probably a new program name, later this year.

Please leave me a comment if you download the application and your thoughts about it.

Release Date: September 2006
Release Status: Production (Initial Release)
Developer: Ron Dudley

Product Description: Utility application which will assist in keeping the Windows desktop and other drive folders uncluttered of shortcuts, files, and applications while providing easy access to needed items.
Features:

• Auto creation of folders for organizing files
• Easy access to files after they are stored
• File Open & Delete functions
• User defined storage location
• Automatic updates as they become available**
• File encryption***

** Internet access required
*** Windows XP Professional only

System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Service Pack 2 recommended (More Info)
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86) (More Info)
Other operating systems supported by the .NET Framework, but have not been tested with the program at this time include: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 98; Windows 98 Second Edition; Windows ME; Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008

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I have updated my page about my efforts to go green and conserve resources. Check it out.

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I have put together a page about pirates (and related items). Check it out

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Thanks to this helpful guide, I have been able to add Windows Live Writer to my blog capabilities. Using this tool for my entries should provide for more frequent and better structured posts than by just using the built in editor that the blog provides.