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Dinghy painted (sort of…)

The dinghy topsides have been primed and painted (Interlux Brightside). The inside has been primed and only a few small patches have been painted with … Read More ›

Posted on May 17, 2012July 4, 2019
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Checking things off the list

A bit behind on reporting on boat work Above: Vinyl lettering from Speedy Signs.

Posted on May 17, 2012July 4, 2019
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The Countdown …

It’s May 1. And we’ve extended our stay here by one month to wrap up/put on hold a bunch of projects. We had originally planned … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2012July 4, 2019
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Big black ship (USS Constitution)

After almost a year of living here, I finally got my act together to see Old Ironsides (aka “Big Black Ship”). Tig took the kids … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2012July 4, 2019
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One year

It’s been one year since we bought the boat. And it’s been busy. Here are some highlights and lowlights of the past year. Spring After we … Read More ›

Posted on April 19, 2012July 4, 2019
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Busy

The marina is busy with everyone removing their shrinkwrap. People are bustling about on the docks. Boats are getting a good scrubbing from their owners. Everyone … Read More ›

Posted on April 15, 2012July 4, 2019
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Happy Easter

Aaaaagggghhhh!

Posted on April 8, 2012July 4, 2019
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One month to go

Happy April Fools. We officially get kicked out of the marina at the end of the month, so I guess the joke is on us. … Read More ›

Posted on April 1, 2012July 4, 2019
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AC Panel Upgrade

Despite this record mild winter, our electrical needs have proved too demanding for our shoreside system. A month ago, while it was still cold, complacency … Read More ›

Posted on March 24, 2012July 4, 2019
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Brave new girl

Where is my little toddler? The one who always wanted to sit on the bench and eat snacks while other kids played? The one who … Read More ›

Posted on March 22, 2012July 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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