The Only Way Home is Forward!
This rather severe-looking gentleman is Hernando (aka Hernán) Cortez, the conquistador who conquered the Aztecs for the King of Spain in the 16th century. Among his other accomplishments are the introduction of the Catholic faith (and probably smallpox) to what we now know as Mexico.
Lesser known is his contribution to leadership science thru his Burn the Ships Rule. This rule states when required to lead a team on a journey of unknown duration and outcome, it is wise to eliminate alternate courses of action. So, upon arrival in Mexico in 1518, he burned (or disabled, depending on which historian you believe) his ships, thereby eliminating the option that his team could turn around and return to Spain. No way home but forward, as it were.
But, can he swallow the growing pile of stuff in our garage? And can he then carry it 2700 miles across our great country? Stay tuned to find out........
Looking forward to seeing you soon as you travel east to collect your boat and begin the adventure!
ReplyDeleteSorry - forgot to identify myself in comment above!
ReplyDeleteCharlie McLauchlan :)
Have fun, be careful, may the winds be with you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rig for your travels. Godspeed! Kay
ReplyDeleteThat will give you some great practice handling a Yacht! Safe travels my friends! It isn't about the destination, it's about the journey! Capt G
ReplyDeleteIts amazing what one can pack in there! Post a pic when full! I have a couple of epic pics from our packing! Just have to hope no blow out tires like I did on I-90, 95 degrees outside west of Ellensburg! Spare was underneath it all! So may Hernando be strong and travel well my friends - and doggie too!
ReplyDeleteNice ride! So excited to see the two of you embarking on this exciting adventure. Don't forget to save space for the dog.
ReplyDeleteHernando will be carrying some pretty precious cargo. Safe travels!!
ReplyDeleteSafe journey. And remember this wise quote by Cortez as well, or at least I’ve always thought it was attributed to him:
ReplyDeleteHe travels safest in the dark night who travels lightest.
-Jason
Safe travels. Have a winderful adventure. Take lots if pictures and write a journal. Maybe some mag will pick up youe story. Mary Bosaaen
ReplyDeleteSafe travels my friends, it's going to be an adventure! Cindy Drake.
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of room to pack the important items. Rum and scotch. Anything else just takes up space :)
ReplyDeleteBurn the Ships is also the title of a great song - https://youtu.be/pOVrOuKVBuY
ReplyDeleteMark
Hernando looks up to the challenge. LOL May you have an amazing journey filled with joyful adventure. Be safe out there and keep Wilson in line.
ReplyDeleteWahoo!! Praying continued blessings upon you both!! Love you guys! I agree with Mark - One of my favorite songs - Burn the Ships by King and Country.
ReplyDeleteMonica
Wow, pump out service, what a concept! Agree, Idaho, my home state, the ones who removed the pump out at Eagle Marina, are
ReplyDeleteyou listening? Guess not. Oh, that is lake POR for those that don't know!