Humboldt Current

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.