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Tiny house exodus

We’ve had the privilege of meeting Anya, Gabe and their son R over the past couple of years. Recently, the family has been busy building … Read More ›

Posted on May 26, 2011July 4, 2019
creative, sailboat

Before and after: V’s berth mattress

Boat cushion before: dirty, mildewy, disgusting… To make the new foam, we used a combination of techniques: Tracing the cushion on to red rosin paper … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2011July 4, 2019
creative, sailboat

Take two: how I royally screwed up the berth cushion and had to start over again (plus a surprise gift)

So the first cushion did not go as planned. Maybe it was the layered IKEA foam, or the bread knife I was using to hack … Read More ›

Posted on May 19, 2011July 31, 2023
creative, family life

On the home front and a different boat project

Trying to keep things somewhat normal for the kiddos. I can’t believe O is already rocking on his hands and knees, and belly crawling into … Read More ›

Posted on May 19, 2011July 31, 2023
sailboat

And miles to go before I sleep (on these berth cushions)

The berth cushions stank of diesel and mildew… Tig took them home and piled them up into the corner of the living room while we … Read More ›

Posted on May 12, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

In which the boat has a nervous breakdown and the project list goes on and on…

But first, some fun and boat visits. V walking with John and S. Our friends Victor and Zippy come over to hang out. The gang … Read More ›

Posted on May 11, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

A tale of two batteries-the first boat project

It was an exciting time. It was a confusing time. We had just closed on the boat when the upscale boatyard told us they wanted … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

A message from the crew of Wildest Dream

I got this message from the crew this morning.   Maiden Voyage from Serena on Vimeo.

Posted on April 30, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

Go Team Wildest Dream

MEN/WOMEN WANTED: for Wildest Dream journey. Small wages in the form of meals, bevvies and snackies. Early start, minimal danger, safe return likely but not … Read More ›

Posted on April 28, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

Peach blossom

Hope everyone had a wonderful Sunday.

Posted on April 25, 2011July 4, 2019

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We are a family of four, living the good life on the New England coast. You can often find us remuddling our house, tending our garden, taking road trips in our Sprinter van, and plotting other adventures. We completed two cruises on our sailboat, sv Wildest Dream, in 2013 and 2016.

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