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Well, it's a new year and I'm pretty happy right now. I just finished reading my introduction post from early 2012 and realized my goals have not been changed or forgotten. I've been sticking to the plan. At the time I wrote that intro I was estimating it would take me 4 - 5 years to pay off my debt. In 2013 I started work with a different company the week following Labor Day and since then I have been able to work considerably more hours. I sat down over the holidays and really took a good look at my finances and how they would affect my goals. I'm happy to say that barring any unforeseen events, I will be able to finish paying off all my debt by the end of 2014, 1 -2 years early! And to top it off, If the deal goes through, possibly be out from under the house too! I knew I was making progress but I didn't realize till recently that I was doing that well! I am completely re-energized and ready to knuckle down for another year and get that much closer to my next boat! This doesn't really have alot to do with the question I wanted to pose but I'm happy with my progress and just wanted to share it!
Ok, here's my question. I work construction and have to stay in a motel through the weekdays and some Saturdays. I want to start a sort of homemade study program to learn things that will be useful when I finally get my boat and start cruising. I have no problem with reading books but most of the ones I have apply to actual sailing. Now, I'm going to start my little program with 2 pieces of rope to practice knots and splicing. What are some other hands-on type things that can be done in a motel room that will be useful while cruising?
I've considered trying to learn to sew for a while now but haven't looked at it serious enough to invest in a machine. I've always wanted to be able to repair my nail aprons or build my own tool bags but that requires a machine able to sew heavy material which would also be costly, hence my reluctance.
Any creative idea's?
Thanks.
Ok, here's my question. I work construction and have to stay in a motel through the weekdays and some Saturdays. I want to start a sort of homemade study program to learn things that will be useful when I finally get my boat and start cruising. I have no problem with reading books but most of the ones I have apply to actual sailing. Now, I'm going to start my little program with 2 pieces of rope to practice knots and splicing. What are some other hands-on type things that can be done in a motel room that will be useful while cruising?
I've considered trying to learn to sew for a while now but haven't looked at it serious enough to invest in a machine. I've always wanted to be able to repair my nail aprons or build my own tool bags but that requires a machine able to sew heavy material which would also be costly, hence my reluctance.
Any creative idea's?
Thanks.