she's quite adept at fixing the usual masthead problems and I feel better knowing I'm physically capable of lifting her in a safe manner, while there is some doubt she could handle sending me up . I might have been tempted to let her try, if it weren't for the lingering memory of the couple up in Friday harbor twenty five years ago. The wife, in that instance, had hoisted (with much effort) the captain up the 45' foot spar and while trying to secure the line, somehow, lost it and dropped him to the deck (no, he was unable to grab the spreaders as he zipped by). He suffered two broken arms, two broken legs, and spinal injuries and though he did survive (after a fashion) it left an indelible impression on me!