Month: August 2026
I’ll be back
Mom might need me anytime. So I set up shop on the island I’ve been searching for, for a very/very long time. Then, be ready to jump back. It has been surprising how much has sort of gone full circle in many ways in the last few years. Anyway, my checked bag is tagged and … Read moreI’ll be back
Weather check from Los Angeles to Japan to Saipan.
90% probability of no flight delays. Japan seems to be experiencing typhoons in the south and north, so things might get bumpy. Spose to rain a lot in Saipan too but the typhoon dodging seems to be in my favor, keeping an eye on Japan.
Sailor Steve Moreno asked me about SaltyParadox
and cracking the cracked mysteries, plus super interesting stuff if you can make past just a bit of deep/deep. I got a little bored with the non zero part but it was just a few paragraphs Called the waterdog I sailed with the most last night. Remind me to transcribe some of his stories. Last … Read moreSailor Steve Moreno asked me about SaltyParadox
Correct water for the gardens and all my option
This is all I know before I go. Building my soils is more complicated and I’ve read a lot about it but will follow the experts and locals on island. Likewise the correct water depends on when I get there and the place I rent. Generally the options are a couple of kinds of rain … Read moreCorrect water for the gardens and all my option
Connecting with local experts
Connecting with local experts right as you land is a smart way to find off-grid friendly landlords. The agricultural and solar communities on Saipan are tight-knit, and networking with them can lead to word-of-mouth rental leads that fit your exact space, wind protection, and sun exposure needs. Networking Strategy for Your Rental Search Presenting Your … Read moreConnecting with local experts
Look up look down look all around dead reckoning weather tao
Notice, accept, decide Like a good sailor, though I am not one, checking weather from multiple reliable sources and methods. I like Mr. Weatherman Asia overall, and Zoom Earth for accurate visuals, and they say always check Guam weather services (link below). Should be a lot more dead reckoning (up/down all around) onisland in about … Read moreLook up look down look all around dead reckoning weather tao
Language tools for common Saipan languages
Free Tagalog Tools Free Chamorro Tools Carolinian (No Free Automated Tools) BUT, SEE READ MORE BELOW FOR PRINT RESOURCES ONLINE.
Listen
Where I’m going is different. I’ll tell you when I’ve lived it, but, for now it’s like quitting drinking. I knew I could not live with myself if I ever drank again, which is odd on more than one level. So I looked up the odds for A.A. and it was about 8% for long … Read moreListen