From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Don’t let low prices leave you high and dry.

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How much do you charge to remove a boat that is high and dry on a beach? (No, not like the one in the picture!) Would you charge more if it was in peril at the time you did the job? (Like, say… the one in the picure?) A few weeks ago, I promised that [...]

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March 9, 2009 Read the full article →

Red Right Returning declares winter officially over.

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Some folks use the calendar, some wait for rodents, some think that winter doesn’t end until the bears come out of their dens. I generally at least wait until the snow has completely melted. If you are looking for signs that winter has ended, here is one -Steve Winkler of SeaTow Boston reported on Facebook [...]

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March 9, 2009 Read the full article →

Seattle man accused of sinking his own yacht – CNN.com

I suppose we should get used to seeing this headline. In hard times men turn to desperate measures, eh? This story actually appeared over a week ago, but I’ve been consumed with trying to get this new WordPress site up and running. Beyond the “sign of the times” component of the story, there is something [...]

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March 4, 2009 Read the full article →