Monthly Archives: December 2012

2013 Predictions

Posted on 2012-12-30 by TJ

‘Tis the season for prediction, and who am I to buck the trend? There are three kinds of predictions I’m interested in: the global economy, the national political landscape, and my own life. Globally, we’ll continue to muddle through. Greece … Continue reading →

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Plans for 2013

Posted on 2012-12-29 by TJ

My plan for 2012 was to see my younger son off to university, to sell my house, to move across the country, and to buy a Gulf 32 pilothouse sloop. Mission accomplished. My plan for 2013 is… well, I’m still … Continue reading →

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2012 In Review

Posted on 2012-12-29 by TJ

So it was a pretty good year. Where to start? FRC team 2809 went to the world championship again, although my involvement was less significant this year. That was due in part to a consulting contract that involved developing a … Continue reading →

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More on Seasonal Markets

Posted on 2012-12-26 by TJ

Back in the spring I made some prognostications about the home price indices in the US that have turned out to be not so correct. I suggested that most of the “growth” in the Case-Shiller home price index was due … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on Reviews

Posted on 2012-12-13 by TJ

Carrie sometimes reminds me that my problems are other people’s dreams, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have problems. In the present instance, I’ve got the problem of figuring out what to read, and I find myself facing a problem … Continue reading →

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Prop Walk

Posted on 2012-12-11 by TJ

I’m learning about backing up sailboats, a topic I thought I knew a good deal about before I found myself backing up a full-keel sloop that appeared to have a mind of its own. I’ve sailed mostly lighter boats under … Continue reading →

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Light Winds

Posted on 2012-12-03 by TJ

I’ve seen this question come up in the search terms a couple of times, “Can the Gulf 32 sail in light winds?” Short answer: yes. I’m still getting used to the boat, and have only had her out once–in light … Continue reading →

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