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Michael
7 years ago

Interisting guest today, Sean O’ Hanlon is a very Irish name, did Sean say where in Ireland his ancestors are from?

I sometimes visit a website called cluborlov.org, the guy who upkeeps it has lived on a sea boat for the last 10 years or so. I think living on a sea boat is for one in a million people who has a lot of stamina.

A river boat might be a safer option. I wonder would the people from the Department of Making us Sad cause any trouble to people living on river boats ?

Sean O'
Sean O'
7 years ago

Michael, My family is originally from Armagh, in northern Ireland, couple hundred years removed. I find that living quietly and out of sight is the best defense against DoMYS, second only to lots of money or lawyers.

michael
7 years ago
Reply to  Sean O'

Hi Sean, thanks for reply, a lot of Irish went to America around 1840, the Irish famine years.
I am guessing that your family arrived in America long before that.
I will be following your projects of interest on the net.
Regards, Michael.

Melinda
Melinda
7 years ago

Jack, the youtube segment will be great. I want to recommend the channel Skillcult (would post a link but not sure if the comment system lets you do that). It is one of the best homesteading channels I’ve found, very in depth about axes, gardening and lots more. You’ll love it.

Dave
Dave
7 years ago

100 feet of chain?

For a boat that size, 25′ of 7/16″ chain and nylon anchor line at an 8:1 ratio of line length to water depth with proper anchor size and selection for the bottom conditions will hold in all but the nastiest conditions. At 15:1 you are good in conditions that the boat should not be in. For anyone considering this, first get a copy of Chapman Piloting and Seamanship then go get a “6 Pack” captains license. The knowledge you gain from the book and classes could save your life and could have likely saved that boat.

Alan Webster
7 years ago

He did say some kind of insurance paid to get it off the reef.

Ted K.
Ted K.
7 years ago

Wow! Wonderful show and topic, especially after (voluntarily) living in a schoolbus for a year. Some similar issues, but this takes it to a whole new level!!! Makes hitting my head on the AC unit and lack of hot water (other than black garden hose on summer days) seem pretty trivial. 🙂