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cruising, family life

Child’s play, the guns, knives and vodka edition

Oh my, there is so much going on that I can’t even keep up. Fast forwarding through Still Pond (lovely anchorage, water snakes) and Rock … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2012July 18, 2019
family life

And then they were two and four (the Waldorf edition)

The birthday boy and girl Presents and homemade cards With Gong Gong and Po Po Someone once said about parenthood: the days are long and … Read More ›

Posted on September 4, 2012July 31, 2023
family life, sailboat

Child’s play (a family that is stuck 24/7 together…)

They kick, scream, throw tantrums, whine, cry, hit, and pout just like all siblings. But when they get along, it’s like a dream, a 15 … Read More ›

Posted on September 1, 2012July 4, 2019
cruising, family life

New Jersey run: Sandy Hook, NJ to Cape May, NJ.

The open sea to the east, the garden state to the west, and few good inlets for sailboats with any draft. I feared New Jersey … Read More ›

Posted on August 24, 2012July 4, 2019
family life

V rides a bike

One of V’s favorite books is Vera Rides a Bike where the main character loses a beloved tricycle and graduates to riding a two wheeler. … Read More ›

Posted on August 22, 2012July 19, 2019
family life

New City

We spent a two week break at Tig’s parents house to do some more work on the dinghy, namely putting in skegs. Wildie was anchored … Read More ›

Posted on August 18, 2012July 19, 2019
cruising, family life, sailboat

One Month Cruising Anniversary

We’ve officially past the 1 month mark (almost a week ago – it’s taken me this long to write). Yippee! It’s been a roller coaster … Read More ›

Posted on July 28, 2012July 12, 2020
family life

{this moment} pretending to drive the dinghy

A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a recent moment I want to pause, savor and remember – inspired by Soulemama. … Read More ›

Posted on July 27, 2012July 4, 2019
family life, sailboat

{this moment} boat electrician

A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a recent moment I want to pause, savor and remember – inspired by Soulemama.

Posted on June 29, 2012July 4, 2019
family life

So long and thanks for all the fish

Ten years ago, we had a dream that never left the shores. Today, we have a shot at it. The difference is all in the … Read More ›

Posted on June 27, 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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