Jim Dabrowski

Jumbo jib boom sheet. I’m keeping things loose right now because I’m going to have to un-rig all this to attach the sails.

Jumbo jib boom sheet. I’m keeping things loose right now because I’m going to have to un-rig all this to attach the sails.

Guess it’s been a while. Got the flying backstays done. They’re twisting up on me when I try to tighten them up. I want to re do them a bit later. Then just finished up the inhaul tackle. This was hard. The chain, the double block. Tiny tiny stuff.

Guess it’s been a while. Got the flying backstays done. They’re twisting up on me when I try to tighten them up. I want to re do them a bit later. Then just finished up the inhaul tackle. This was hard. The chain, the double block. Tiny tiny stuff.

After a bit of a pause for some travel I’m back at it. Main top mast shrouds and ratlines are done.

After a bit of a pause for some travel I’m back at it. Main top mast shrouds and ratlines are done.

Main mast shrouds and ratlines are done. Looking good if you ask me. Next up, main top mast.

Main mast shrouds and ratlines are done. Looking good if you ask me. Next up, main top mast.

Moving on up. Another section done.

The Bears offensive line is starting to take shape. They picked up a likely right tackle and given what I’ve heard in all the pre-draft chatter, I think they might pick up a center in the 2nd or 3rd round. Given this, I think going into training camp we’ll see the following:

Left Tackle: Braxton Jones Left Guard: Competition between Cody Whitehair and Teven Jenkins Center: Competition between Lucas Patrick, Rookie Draft Pick TBD, and Cody Whitehair Right Guard: Nate Davis Right Tackle: Darnell Wright with Larry Borom being the backup swing tackle.

If this is how this plays out, the Bears might have a competent offensive line this season. That would be nice.

Moving on up. Another section done.

The Bears offensive line is starting to take shape. They picked up a likely right tackle and given what I’ve heard in all the pre-draft chatter, I think they might pick up a center in the 2nd or 3rd round. Given this, I think going into training camp we’ll see the following:

Left Tackle: Braxton Jones

Left Guard: Competition between Cody Whitehair and Teven Jenkins

Center: Competition between Lucas Patrick, Rookie Draft Pick TBD, and Cody Whitehair

Right Guard: Nate Davis

Right Tackle: Darnell Wright with Larry Borom being the backup swing tackle.

If this is how this plays out, the Bears might have a competent offensive line this season. That would be nice.

First of the starboard ratlines done.

First of the starboard ratlines done.

Main mast port ratlines are done!

Main mast port ratlines are done!

Another section of ratlines done.

Another section of ratlines done.

Starting ratlines on main mast.

Starting ratlines on main mast.

Today, being what Christians call "Good Friday" I had off work and decided to go for a hike. I started from the East Lost Goldmine Trail and then picked up the Wave Cave trail. A simple 4+ mile out and back.

I love living in the desert, it's so lush and green.

Lots of flowers are in bloom right now. We have yellow.

And orange.

And purple.

And white.

Usually all mixed together.

Even some of the cacti are getting into the act.

Looks like soon the prickly pear will be blooming as well.

Eventually, I made it to the cave. It was kinda crowded today. I guess a lot of people had off as well.

I guess it does look like a wave, doesn't it?

I like being able to hike around the desert.

Jim

My dream scenario: Bears trade with Texans to go to #2, then on draft day trade down again. End up with multiple first round picks this year and next plus lots of other picks. And I don’t think this is unlikely either. Poles wants draft picks, not just the top one.

My dream scenario: Bears trade with Texans to go to #2, then on draft day trade down again. End up with multiple first round picks this year and next plus lots of other picks. And I don’t think this is unlikely either. Poles wants draft picks, not just the top one.

The more I listen and read the more I think the Bears will not only trade the first pick but will trade down multiple times in round 1. Look for Poles to stockpile picks in this draft and acquire multiple first round picks in 2024.

The more I listen and read the more I think the Bears will not only trade the first pick but will trade down multiple times in round 1. Look for Poles to stockpile picks in this draft and acquire multiple first round picks in 2024.