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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Enchanted
We are feeling the pull of summer here. The days are consistently warm now, and in spite of old man winter trying one last time to lay his hand on us at the coast, the sun is out and bathing … Continue reading
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Aye Calypso
I sing to your spirit…………………..we have named her. Enjoy. Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com
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La luna
What makes me amazed about this picture is the fact that I took it while on a boat, in 20mph winds, with the boat swinging in a wide arch at anchor, and without a tripod. I used the 70-300 lens … Continue reading
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Dockside playground
What I love about these pictures is how comfortable my kids look on the boat. They are relaxed and at home on the water. It is their playground. How cool is that?
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She rows
….at least for about 5 minutes. That is about all my perfectionist husband could take of going round and round in circles. I cannot believe the fat roll I am exhibiting here. Happiness makes the gut grow larger, right? Reminder … Continue reading
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I neeeeed caffeine
What would a gorgeous sunrise on the deck of your boat be without a warm cup of cappuccino in hand? Yes, I swear. I figured out how to make a fantastic cup of steaming espresso loveliness on a boat. I … Continue reading
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Boat dog
Some dogs just never figure out being on a boat. They are afraid of the water. They don’t get their balance. The unfamiliar surroundings paralyze them with fear. And they never figure out how to potty on a boat. This … Continue reading
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Dinghy ride
To get back and forth to the island, we rowed the dinghy. I use the term “we” loosely. It is more like “I” sat in the back of the dinghy sipping coffee, while watching “we” row it. I had the … Continue reading
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Cooking
There are two ways to cook on a boat. With a gimbaled propane stove inside, or with a propane grill out on the deck. We have not purchased a grill yet for the boat, as they cost as much as … Continue reading
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Sleeping on a boat
The sun sets, you put your camera away, and after a bit of cabin time, you ready the kids for bed. Tired does not describe the way you feel. It is more like your brain is shutting down, and you … Continue reading
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Doesn’t every little girl think her father walks on water?
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Stowing crap, space limits…or how to cram 6 people and a dog into 100 square feet
After dropping anchor and checking out our surroundings, I went below and organized the mess that was the cabin. Last summer we went from living in a 2100sq ft house to a 300sq ft 5th wheel. It was really interesting … Continue reading
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Cast off
Lordy, the prep time for a trip on the water is unreal…well, at least it is for me. Bill threw some cutoffs, hats, and bathing suits into a bag for himself and the boys and was READY. Woot. Let’s go! … Continue reading
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We finally did it
We loaded the boat with supplies, and took off to find our own slice of paradise. And find it we did……. We anchored in the cove of this little island and spent the weekend. I will be posting about our … Continue reading
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Heaving to
“In sailing , heaving to (also heave to) is a way of slowing the boat’s forward progress, fixing the helm and foresail position so that the boat doesn’t have to be actively steered, thereby allowing the crew to attend other … Continue reading
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