Halfway to Halfway

April 2 - The seas have laid down considerably, enabling us to bump up the rpms a bit and make better spead. We passed the halfway point to our halfway point (Turtle Bay) which is promising (yes, I can do the math & know it's 1/4 of the way, but this sounds so much better ... ) The skies remain gray however -- if it's sunny where you are: we don't want to know!
Our daily excitement continues to be chores, refueling, and fun-with-freeze-dried food & provisions. Scott doctored up his cup-a-noodles with some Spam Lite, which was allegedly very tasty; Angela carved up a perfectly ripe cantelope; I served up some celery sticks schmeared with garlic & chive cream cheese. Yes, this is a gourmet cruise! We are 'fishing' (although the fish seem unaware) and veer towards kelp patties to tempt lurking dorado with our cedar plug. No luck yet.
If someone can tell us whether the tracker is working, that would be great. Also we got wind of (pardon the pun) a weather system north of Turtle Bay in a few days (we expect to arrive Sunday around midnight). Other news from home appreciated.
All well except for me: I have a @#($& cold :-P Greetings from all on YIPPEE - BC

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