Author Archives: cPaul

What started off as a simple plan to improve my solar control panel has become somewhat more involved. All the components are gathered. Just waiting on the cabinet to be constructed.

“The AI does not hate you, nor does it love you, but you are made out of atoms which it can use for something else.” — Eliezer Yudkowsky There has been a remarkable amount of mainstream discussion lately about whether … Continue reading →

During our 2024 sailing season, we focused on familiarizing ourselves with Sialia, our Aloha 32. As with any change-of-boat, there were challenges with various marine systems, including aging rigging, electrical, and mechanical components. Our primary goal was to enhance safety … Continue reading →

I am finishing up Phase II of my ventilation and dry bilge projects. I’ve run 160 ft of wire fore to aft, and port and starboard. Switch box made to control 4 compartment fan circuits, and a midship bus installed … Continue reading →

Productive boat day, making progress on three projects I want to finish before next season. 1. Ran wire from the dry bilge pump contraption back to the DC panel, and installed switch for 1.2 gph diaphram pump 2. Ran main … Continue reading →

Very briefly thinking of my borderline personality / narcissist ex this evening — who shit on my artwork (and pretty much anything else I undertook creatively) from her perch. Fuck her particularly. Letting my freak watercolours fly! Encourage from within, … Continue reading →