boatlife, lifestyle

It’s the boatyard life for us…

You know that song from Annie, “It’s the hard knock life”? Well, it’s been playing in my head non-stop, except the words are “It’s the boatyard life for us…” It’s been about a month and a half that we’ve been “on the hard” (out of the water) – almost as much time as we’ve spentRead more…

boat work, lifestyle

When the original plans don’t work out, it’s time to make new plans.

We were sure we’d be in Miami for Thanksgiving! How could it possibly take more than two and a half months to make our way down the coast?! We (or more accurately I) imagined that each day would be perfect. We’d keep moving the desired distance from one place to the next, see a beautifulRead more…

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New Years in Charleston

Once Vicky got back from Philly, we decided to get a hotel room in downtown Charleston for New Years eve, instead of spending it alone in the boatyard!  After a month of living on the boat on the hard it was a welcome change of pace.  Boatyard life really makes you appreciate little luxuries likeRead more…