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NEW SUPERBOWL AD ENTRY
on January 29, 2020
This Sunday will be Super Bowl LIV. The game has become a revenue producing machine, and one of the few remaining live events to capture a massive audience. The National Football League’s Super Bowl LIV match up between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 2 will draw millions of viewers and plenty in ad revenue for broadcaster FOX. A 30-second commercial cost up to $5.6 million for the upcoming game, according […]
TIME FOR NEW THREADS?
on January 22, 2020
In much the same way as you service your boat’s engine each year, it’s a good idea to drop sails off at your local sail loft to get them checked over during the off season. Many sail lofts will carefully check over sails, repair any tears or worn stitching, and launder them so they’ll be ready for spring. Reputable lofts will also report back on the overall condition of the sail(s) and offer advice when […]
WANT A SUCCESSFUL SURVEY?
on January 15, 2020
Time and additional expense can be saved by preparing the vessel for inspection and making her more accessible. IF YOU WANT TO SAVE AND HAVE THE INSPECTION GO WELL CONSIDER THIS. Arrange to present a clean, shipshape boat, and have all papers and miscellaneous gear ready. If applicable, you will need to make arrangements with the marina to haul the vessel for bottom inspection, and retain a captain for sea trials. Lockers and cabin areas […]
2020 IS A LEAP YEAR
on January 1, 2020
This year you may have also noticed that February 29th has made an appearance on your calendar.. We all probably know of at least one person born on February 29th that has to endure jokes about how old they are. In all seriousness, Most people are familiar with Leap Years but may not know why we have them. What are Leap Years ? The Earth’s axis is tilted. The axial tilt is why we have […]
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
on December 25, 2019
Are you having Christmas pudding? Christmas (or Plum) Pudding is the traditional end to a British Christmas dinner. But what we think of as Christmas Pudding, is not what it was originally like! Christmas pudding originated as a 14th century porridge called ‘frumenty’ that was made of beef and mutton with raisins, currants, prunes, wines and spices. This would often be more like soup and was eaten as a fasting meal in preparation for the […]
THE CHRISTMAS PICKLE
on December 18, 2019
Why the pickle ornament isn’t just a cute food trend. “A very old Christmas eve tradition in Germany was to hide a pickle [ornament] deep in the branches of the family Christmas Tree. The parents hung the pickle last after all the other ornaments were in place. In the morning they knew the most observant child would receive an extra gift from St. Nicholas. The first adult who finds the pickle traditionally gets good luck […]
CHRISTMAS BELLS
on December 11, 2019
Traditions of Christmas Bells Bells, especially Church Bells, have traditionally been associated with Christmas for a long time. In the Anglican and Catholic churches, the church day starts at sunset, so any service after that is the first service of the day. So a service on Christmas Eve after sunset is traditionally the first service of Christmas day! In churches that have a Bell or Bells, They are often rung to signal the start of […]
GETTING COMFORTABLE ON YOUR BOAT
on December 4, 2019
Towels For After-Swim Drying Light colors reflect sunlight while dark colors absorb it. That absorbed light turns into thermal energy, making dark towels dry more quickly. Ideally, this gives you a dry towel rather than a damp one for your second dip of the day. Clear Vision Salt spray can quickly coat the lenses of eyewear. Dim vision is the result, often accompanied by eyestrain. An easy solution is a small trigger bottle filled with […]
CARVING YOUR BIRD
on November 27, 2019
Carving the Perfect Turkey Every year, countless families cringe as the annual carve the turkey debate rages on. So in the interest of harmony and Thanksgiving, here’s what the pro’s say. Six steps to serving the perfect Thanksgiving bird by Gerry Brown Carving, and serving, the perfect turkey Many beautiful Rockwellian Thanksgiving feasts have been spoiled when the golden brown turkey is hacked to pieces by an improperly trained carver. Whether you are looking to […]
STUFFING THAT BIRD
on November 20, 2019
LETS’ TALK TURKEY…. STUFFING THAT IS Many experts recommend baking the stuffing outside the bird, where it can easily be cooked to 165°F and is less likely to harbor bacteria. However, many people who grew up eating stuffing from inside the bird find it lacking moisture and flavor when it’s baked in a casserole dish, without the benefit of the turkey’s juices. Luckily, whichever method you prefer, there are ways to get around the problems. […]