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Where boats go to die

The same day that we dropped off our fire extinguishers, we visited Mass Marine Parts, a division of Continental Marine Services in Quincy, MA. This place … Read More ›

Posted on October 26, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

Annapolis road trip ~ Bergen County Zoo

 

Posted on October 8, 2011July 4, 2019
creative, sailboat

{Postcards from the dock} Oysters, toy-making, and fish whisperers

The Massachusetts Oyster Project is alive and well here, where oysters are incubated in the marina waters before they are “planted” in the Boston Harbor. … Read More ›

Posted on October 6, 2011July 4, 2019
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Portuguese Cove

So we lied. It was not our last overnight after all. We couldn’t resist another trip to Peddocks and planned to meet up with Steve … Read More ›

Posted on October 3, 2011July 4, 2019
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We get by with a little help

Our Clear Puck, the source of internet has taken a beating. So much that the fragile USB plug stopped charging. Luckily, our neighbor Joe is … Read More ›

Posted on October 2, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

Our dirtiest post: upgrading the holding tank

Tig shared with me his plans for enlarging the hole in our head. “Mmmmhmmm,” I say. “No, don’t just nod your head,” he said, “I … Read More ›

Posted on September 28, 2011July 4, 2019
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Galley sink (the sum of six parts)

“What are you doing?” I asked Serena. “Straining the dishwater,” she answered. “I wouldn’t bother,” I said dismissively. A month later, our galley sink clogged. … Read More ›

Posted on September 21, 2011July 4, 2019
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The legend on E dock

His name is Bruce, and he is our neighbor. His fishing prowress has spawned many imitators on E dock, but no equals. Bruce has singlehandedly … Read More ›

Posted on September 12, 2011July 4, 2019
family life, sailboat

A busy week

:: meeting up with old friends :: lil man cruising with a little help from an old toy :: raspberry and apple picking on V’s … Read More ›

Posted on September 8, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

{This moment} Hunkering down

Hunkering down at a friend’s house and waiting out the hurricane.

Posted on August 26, 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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