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    Quote Originally Posted by sleddog View Post
    Nice find, Dazzler! You win a copy of Sailing on Wildflower, along with Intermission.
    In the Spring of 1978, when my daughter was three and my son not yet a glimmer, I bought a copy of a cute little “children’s” sailing storybook called “Sailing on Firefly” featuring the adventures of George the turtle and Robert the bear. Coincidentally, two of my brothers are named George and Robert. This little book was shared with both of my children and kept aboard two different sailboats for over 18 years. Fast forward to November 2017 and sleddog is visiting our home and I point out that I have a copy of “Sailing on Firefly.” His eyes lit up and he explanted that not only did he not have a copy, but that he would love to have the opportunity to share the story with his sweetheart’s little granddaughter. What could I say? I’m happy to say that’s where my copy went.

    I had this clipping from the May 1978 Latitude 38 in my copy.
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    At this point, my children and grandchildren are all grown up. I don’t really need a copy of the new “Sailing on Wildflower.” I’m willing to bequeath “my copy” to Jackie P. with the condition that she agrees to respect the original artwork and resist coloring the wonderful line drawings.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Stay safe, and don’t drive your car through deep water. That’s what boats are for.
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    Path for cliff walks has been altered by recent storm:

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    A fallen 150' eucalyptus took out this truck, and the car behind.

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    Oh that's a nice camper conversion van. Pop top? Bummer.

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    Last evenings FROPA (frontal passage) brought 35-45 knots of wind which took down the power for many customers around Monterey Bay and all the Pt. Reyes Peninsula and Tomales Bay neighborhoods. Early this morning during a 6 foot high tide, giant swells were breaking a mile offshore Capitola in 55 feet of water. Here is Santa Cruz Harbor west breakwater and lighthouse in the shore break. Green water was going over the breakwater, and white water as high as the top of the lighthouse. Thanks to Rainer Stegemann for these awe inspiring photos.

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    4 miles east, Capitola Village streets were flooding from swells overtopping the Esplanade seawall, causing the authorities to order an evacuation.

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    While I was watching, a 50 foot section of the Capitola Wharf collapsed, victim of swells that were breaking over the bow of the wharf. Breakfast was not being served in the Wharf House Restaurant.

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    Happy Birthday, Ants!
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    Capitola-In-The-Sea

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    Yikes!!!!

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    I echo what Jackie says- YIKES !!!!

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    All incredible pictures Sled !!! Many thanks !

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    Chuck Hawley's place and other impacts from the storm in the New York Times today:

    Battered by Storms, Central Coast of California Prepares for Another Deluge https://nyti.ms/3ZmLW6z

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gamayun View Post
    Chuck Hawley's place and other impacts from the storm in the New York Times today:
    Battered by Storms, Central Coast of California Prepares for Another Deluge https://nyti.ms/3ZmLW6z
    Chuck's family beach house was washed 38 feet inland. Despite minimal damage, it was blocking the only road access and dismantled yesterday...That's the foundation in the foreground.

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