I have posted a few threads and skipped the meet and greet section. Oops.

Just thought I'd say a quick Hello and a big thank you to the community for being so welcoming, and offering all of your fine wisdom to a
newbie. This forum has been a source of respite for me as I prepare myself to get to the
PNW. My plan is to
liveaboard and sail the
PNW and learn everything I can before sailing of into the big blue upon
retirement. It's an exciting time and hopefully some day I can add knowledge instead of being green and filled with so many questions.

But in the meantime, thank you for your shared experiences, tips, and wisdom.