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December 17, 2012. Anchorage, Alaska

December 17, 2012 – Anchorage, AlaskaIt is now three days before the start of winter, although one would not know that by looking outside our kitchen window, where the snow is piled high on the back deck and over the Christmas lights str…

Perfect day Tomorrow for everyone else

Well, we all planned to leave tomorrow under perfect conditions, but Esperanza just does not want to make the trip. After securing everything, loading the dingy on the front deck for the crossing and repairs (another long story), I decided to have one …

On Dasher

Bridget once again is unimpressed by my humour at making her a reindog.  (Continued…)

Curry Hammock State Park

If you plan to use the Little Crawl Key anchorage and visit Curry Hammock State Park, there are a few things you need to know. When landing in the dinghy, please don’t tie off to the mangroves. It damages the plants which are protected. If the dinghy h…

Islands rising in the mist, and Oscar

This morning found us at 6º C and what little thin ice was still on the bay caused a very thick fog hanging over us. As the fog began to clear, I went out to take pictures of the islands rising out of the mist to the north of us Then I ran into Oscar … Continue reading »

Becoming a CLOD

CLOD.  Cruiser Living On Dirt.  We’re not there yet, not until next year.  But the planning starts now.I’ve started our new blog, Bleecker Mountain Life.   Don’t go there yet.  It only has one post, a copy and paste of What If …

Netsel Marina Holiday Potluck Dinner and Gift "Swap!"

Netsel Marina Holiday Potluck Dinner and Gift “Swap!”
About 25 folks took part in the Netsel Marina Potluck and Gift Swap. Randal not only made a huge pot of slow cooked beef stew; but he also made a pecan pie. A good bit of the stew was eaten …

Netsel Marina Holiday Potluck Dinner and Gift "Swap!"

Merhaba,
     It’s raining buckets here today.  But we were due as we’d had about 4 days with no rain this week.  It’s supposed to clear by Thursday.  Tomorrow afternoon is the dedication of the
newly renovated…

Salon refurbished

We are still nestled in the marina at Beaulieu (Bucklers Hard actually), and are really enjoying the change from Southampton.Although it’s not far, and even less as the crow flies, Beaulieu is a world away.Just before coming round to Beaulieu we had th…

Salon refurbished

We are still nestled in the marina at Beaulieu (Bucklers Hard actually), and are really enjoying the change from Southampton.Although it’s not far, and even less as the crow flies, Beaulieu is a world away.Just before coming round to Beaulieu we had th…