Dave,

Do you currently have a boat? OH, I see you work for Continental - they practically have a monopoly in Micronesia...I guess that would "Continental Micronesia," at least.

> If you want to trade in your job down there for mine up here let me know (only if it includes a 40' sailboat),
Sorry, I sold Waimea in Palau 6 years ago ;-(. She was a Passport 40 - really a sweetheart of a boat.

Yeah, I love the tropics too...that's the main reason I'm here...I try to visit family and friends around Silicon Vally once/twice a year, and there sure are a lot of goodies back there that we don't have access to here, but I don't miss the traffic, crowds, rushing, consumerism, weather, etc.

We've had a few Typhoon-free years now, and the island is particularly lush...unfortunately the forecast for this season includes a few big storms...oh well...living in a concrete building w/.5" storm shutters is much less scary than being out on a sailboat in a big blow!

> The best thing about my job, besides VFP, is the free travel.
Sounds great.

Take care, J