Although there was no work today, I went to the boat and worked. Its great to have an internet connection in the marina. I also cleaned the fridge and started the overall cleaning process in preparation for the winter. Fuel is full and treated. Bow water tank is emptied and bilge is cleaned. But of course I had to play too. Winds were low but I set out and sailed at between 2 and 3 knots. Yesterday and today there were reports of a 50 foot whale carcass in the harbor. Initially it was at President's roads, then Deer island (yesterday), then on the news today it said Long Island, and when I was out sailing it was by George's island. Its being carried around with the tidal currents.
Apparently its a finback whale and nobody knows what to do with it. I think they are waiting for it to wash up on shore, and then will inspect it. But nobody wants to take responsibility for disposing of it. What do you do with a 50 foot dead whale? How much does it cost to dispose of?
Today was Columbus day - winds were low and there was little sailing activity. Last year we saw a boat named Columbus, this year we heard about a whale - next year?
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