So you think you're a homesteader ? Lessons from the Mayflower. So after repairs to her leaky consort "Speedwell", the colonists once again set sail for America. 100 leagues ( c. 350 miles) from England, the "Speedwell" once again starts leaking badly. Apparently Mstr. Martin pissing off the shipwrights did not lead them to do the best work ! The two ships return to Plymouth, England and there make a difficult decision. "Speedwell" was bought with the intention of remaining in America for the colonist's use, "Mayflower" was simply hired to transport them to America. It's already fall & the best time for sailing the North Atlantic has passed. They decide to leave the troublesome "Speedwell" and transfer as much cargo & passengers as possible to "Mayflower". Not all of "Speedwell" passengers go, more than half give up, the numerous problems & delays broke them and their dreams of a new life. The rest crowd into "Mayflower" knowing they faced a crossing in hurricane season to a land they've never seen and must settle in winter. Leaving "Speedwell" meant they would have fewer people, fewer supplies & no way out. The lesson here is - plans are only a way to reach your goal. If it's not working, stop and change your plan, not your goal. If a piece of equipment isn't forwarding the plan, get rid of it. Keep your eyes on that GOAL !
-Unicoi Ludd
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