Congratulations Fred on your retirement!  This from 2 retired boat bums that have been from Seattle to Australia over 5 years, the great loop, downeast loop over 4 more, Maine and now we're looking at heading south to Mexico and the Panama Canal and the Mediterranian via the Azores.  We'll be looking over our shoulder for you. Retirement is great!!! John & Ellie currently on S/V Serenity