The Vortex Voyage: Sept. 9, 2011 Marina Ensenada

Hi everyone. We’re a bit late with this update for a couple of reasons. As usual, we’ve been very busy. Right now, we’re preparing for our trip south, which means making sure all the equipment and systems are in working order.

We now have both water tanks up and filled as well as both fuel tanks. We’re ready to go across the ocean now (but don’t worry, we have no intention of doing so). We have over 250 gallons of fuel and 240 gallons of water.

Getting the house ready for sale has been consuming some energy as well. Not too bad, cause our agent Stephanie has been doing a great job. And it didn’t hurt that Edna and Dong, the downstairs tenants have been helpful, cleaning the house and mowing the lawn. I think it goes on the market today, but we won’t be taking offers until we get to Toronto.

We tried going up and down the mast ourselves and are sure we can do it now. See the video with Neil way, way up there.

There was a huge power outage here yesterday. We understand it took out most of Southern California as well. It was a good exercise for us, though. We were able to switch our batteries over to the house set and run off the inverter. We made sure the fridge/freezer worked and we watched some video off the PC, battery power. It wasn’t long enough for us to get used to living off the grid, but it did ensure us that everything is working properly.

The Vortex Voyage

Friday, September 9, 2011

Sept. 9, 2011 Marina Ensenada

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