Dinghy outboard maintenance done

A couple days ago I finally bit the bullet and replaced the outboard lubrication gear that had been stolen from my Saab last winter. I pulled the Honda off Buttercup, did the engine and lower unit oil changes and actually failed to hit the grease points because the brand new grease gun I bought from Boater's World isn't working -- no pressure? I should return that thing. In any case, I was shocked at the fact that both the engine and lower lube I replaced were practically new. Maybe I'm doing these oil changes too frequently?

Super high winds

Today the SB Channel W buoy is showing winds of 40kts and a 20ft swell, while the E Channel buoy is showing 30kts, gusting 40, and 8ft swells. It's nuts out!

Winter TODO list

Random scribbles on a paper from last time I was on the boat:
* put lock nuts on the aft chocks
* install larger anchor cleat
* repair broken teak coaming DONE
* varnish teak
* make anchor locker hatch DONE
* raise water line
* leak-proof forehatch (g'luck with that!)
* find and install new traveler
* fix windex (REMOVED)