Humboldt Current
Drifting around
but not going in every direction at once,
I have decided that maritime roots and water basics might keep from
drowning on my own spit and spittle, and getting over my head, when all I
wanted to do is catch up, blog and not make a deep hole for me to climb out
of. You see it is the rainy season and
water accumulates and could be a problem.
Came to the title because I use to read and study history, and on the west
coast of America and was always interested in the idea: How did I get here?
Possibly it’s a subconscious connection with
the water and mountains and am not landlocked, which could raise my attention
when first reading about The Humboldt Current.
But wasn’t enough. Had to go to
another search engine and type in: After
dark Humboldt Current. This is where I think the drift begins.
Maybe it is
enough to speak of the rain and then of the lush green landscapes that are but
walking distance from where I find myself typing. Not sure if its polite conversation or just
friendly word flow, but must mention the bodies of water that bracket me and
make it difficult to get to the mountains without a car or boat. Puget Sound to the west, and Lake Washington
to the east. Huge area of water I cannot
swim across. Probably should not have
mentioned spit and spittle in the first paragraph, but rather deal with the
idea of water as part of my lifeblood.
Before I drift
too far off topic, will mention that I have outsourced my rudder. “Get my drift.” Is a cry for help. Want some assistance with getting from point
A to Point B, and the best I could do is Blog Title this: Humboldt Current before or after midnight, but after
dark. 360 degree turn around as I try to
navigate and get somewhere when I am totally dependent on others. GPS and its on the cell phone or
hand-held.
Acts like it knows where you
physically are located, checks keystrokes and your request to get over or get
around or just make due with where you are and your major concern is getting
some chips and fish, or chips and hold the fish. Quintessential situation when the ferry is at
the Waterfront Dock and you are being held up by too much construction between
you and ferry. Detours and it seems to
be an obstacle. Hence the mention of
continental drift and the Humboldt Current.
State of mind in
calm water and with sun not in play because this is the rainy season and
reflection off the water seldom reaches me, because cloudy with indecision and
I am frozen in place, because Alaska is not far away and it confuses me when to
go for help. Different perspective when
you can’t catch the ferry, and whales and dolphins are principle influence when
you think about it.
Waterway and
transportation from point A to Point B, and as I said before Puget Sound and
Lake Washington are obstacles I cannot overcome. Not just now anyway. Bars and nightclubs are but a few blocks
away. The monorail is closed for the
day. Bus tunnel is open but scares me to
go underground when rain follows my every step and inside is a fear that I will
drown on my own spit or spittle.
Oscillation of
brain waves helps me be free to choose what direction this blog will take
next. Just wanted to write something to
show signs of life. If that has been
accomplished and the blog seems as if it served a purpose, I will quit.
Tie myself up to the dock, check the moorings and feel secure. Glad I asked for help. Have my bearings now, and drift and drowning
are not imminent. Feet on the ground,
head in the clouds, and feels as if I will make it through this night.
Is a
relief and Humboldt Current be dammed. Put
something between me and the open water and I will celebrate landfall and stable conditions that will not
be influenced by the rain tapping on my window, and asking me to come out into
the night. Not sure if this has been a
personal narrative of a journey out my front door, or an unnecessary shift of
planets and earth that has unnerved me and caused me to veer off course.
Think I am okay now. And want to thank you for your help. Saved by GPS.
Think that might exhaust the subject for now. G’day or night. Rest easy.
Missed the ferry boat but now come to terms with it, and feel better
now. Again. Thanks.
