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03-11-2013, 14:59
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things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
I'm trying to compile a list of things that people folks need when you stop into some random town. I'm sure there are some things I'm missing:
Where's the ...
- fuel?
- good place to grab breakfast/lunch/dinner?
- good/cheap bar?
- bus stop?
- closest provisions?
- fresh water?
- chandlery?
- doctor?
- dentist?
- pharmacy?
- laundry?
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03-11-2013, 15:04
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
You're going out into the less populated Pacific. You can usually get fresh water. You will be able to walk to where you can get fuel some places; others, diesel is only available when the ship comes in with it. Tinned provisions and powdered milk, no worries; fresh veggies usually involve excursions. In Atuona, if that's where you make landfall, there was a fresh veg co-op, and often you could ride in the back of a pickup to get there--no benches or belts.
Ann
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03-11-2013, 15:13
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
Propane/Kero/butane depending on stove
Engine parts.
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03-11-2013, 15:24
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
Make all the lists you want, but when you need something, it will be the single thing not available in that place.
It is some type of law, I think.
Mark
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03-11-2013, 15:35
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
A freakin hot shower, Bradda.
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03-11-2013, 15:52
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A really good cheeseburger.
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03-11-2013, 15:56
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
Besides the things already listed, fresh produce sure tastes good after a long passage. And don't forget some other yotties with whom to tell lies about the passage!
Jim
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03-11-2013, 16:03
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
The ammo gunshop.
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03-11-2013, 21:02
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
There's one in every crowd!
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03-11-2013, 21:16
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
Where to obtain local currency.
Banks, ATMs, George the money-swapper... Whatever works
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04-11-2013, 03:43
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
icecream
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04-11-2013, 04:43
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
Ice Cold Beer
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04-11-2013, 07:19
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
To judge from my son, toilet paper.
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04-11-2013, 08:00
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
Fresh meat, I would kill for a live chicken. Really cold drinks.
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04-11-2013, 08:06
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Re: things you find yourself needing when you make landfall
When you make landfall in Atuona, and you are going into the town, be sure to take 4 spoons in your backpacks. Then, you can buy a 1/2 gallon of ice cream for the family--or share with someone who also at least brought their spoon. YES!!! 
A.
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