"Hello, Sedna"

Yes, we're right behind you! And listening in on you and Herb, and "The Norwegian Net". Our new sailing buddy, "Jobber", is kind enough to relay our greetings with his shortwave to "Sedna" this morning. A little surprise from "Babette" through this Netherlands-guest on the Norwegian net. We are able to give "Sedna" our position and tell them that we hear them loud and clear. "Sedna"s weather info from Herb trickles down to us, and we appreciate that. As "Sedna" tries to keep up with the wind in a front, avoiding the still airs that will follow, so do we. Herb is the Atlantic sailor's weather-man with a one-to-one contact with countless small sailing boats. A great help dealing with too-still or too-rough seas and fickle winds. His voice is there, behind the clouds, come rain or shine. He gives the chaotic weather a pattern and predictability. After a chat with Herb it all seems manageable.

As Herb moves his sailboat-pawns about on this rolly blue board, avoiding both kingsize gales and calms.