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Admiral Sharon: Once know as a humble IT
consultant,
 now
promoted to Admiral. Not too shabby for a little girl born in Taiwan. Never
thought in my life that I'd be cruising the Caribbean in a catamaran. Funny
thing is, I'm still getting offers from the IT world. Gives me the willies
thinking about going back to work. We're gonna try to put that off as long
as possible! (Admiral is more fun the unix admin any day!)
Captain Bil:
 Former
life was a Business and Financial Analyst for Nextel WNP program office.
Responsible for the management of the Nextel company wide WNP budget. WNP
(wireless number portability) went live 11/24/03 and I went sailing in
March. Gear head, loves cars and motorcycles, as well as reading, diving,
sailing, fishing, and computers.
Cookie: 13/5: A new crew member came
aboard. Steve and his wife brought her to the Cruisers Cafe and passed
her over. Salina (named for where we got her) is a tokinese, about 4 months old, and is cute.
Though once she came onboard she went crazy and took some skin. We are
hoping she we settle down before we move on.
Biff: 11
year old "pound" kitty. Enjoys sailing as long as there is table scraps
(red meat). Every time the engine stops it time for treats.
11/11: Tragic news. We lost Biff our cat crew
member due to liver failure.
 He had been with us for 12 years and many miles. From the morning meows
for food, the company in the cockpit on passages, and his warm presence.
The problem appears to have started in Bonaire, he wasn't eating and we took him
to the Vet. The vet found a mass that could have been constipation or a
tumor. We gave him kitty lax and it seemed to help some, but he still wasn't
eating enough. The Vet recommended and ultra sound when we got to
Venezuela, as they don't have one in Bonaire.
 Once
we arrived Sharon went with Liberty to Galenos. They did some blood tests
and said they would contact us later via the taxi driver, that is a different
nightmare story. We were told we need to bring him back immediately and we
brought Biffers to the vet where he was put on an IV drip with fluids,
antibiotics, and vitamins. It seemed to help, but the Vet recommended
surgery. We agreed it was the only way. Once he opened him up he
found that his liver was gone. At best only had a few days and recommended to
put him to sleep. We agreed.
Biff had been a great companion, friend, and a comfort all
around. We will miss him greatly and there is a big hole in our lives.
Katra: 12 year old "sucker" kitty. Now called
fatty fat cat. Though she has lost 4 pounds. Likes the anchoring part of
sailing, not the sail part of sailing.
Makai: Maxim Voyage 380. The last 38' Voyage. It
is too small for charters, though Maxim is selling to the public now. Built
in Durban SA, launched in Feb 2003 and delivered on the bottom by Captain
Ron. It took 3 months as there was no wind in the southern hemisphere
forcing them to motor. Makai arrived on my birthday. 42nd (answer to life
the universe and everything). Makai is featured on the builder's website.
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