Well, wish I was out sailing today. Instead it’s another day at the office. Today’s forecast just to make me more jealous is, Crispy Clear 60 degrees with a slight breeze out of the west. I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a booze cruise into the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Should get there in about 2 hours from Pasadena. Wish I had 6 hours to spare. …………..or 12!
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