I’ve written often about how I’ve met no grouchy or grumpy cruisers in the past year that Pam and I have been traveling and living aboard Drift Away. I’ve attributed that to “how can anyone be grouchy” living this life style?Now, I’m an easy goin…
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We’re having too much fun….
and I seem to be getting really behind on sharing photos. Living in New England most of my life I always wanted to go to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and we accomplished it this summer. We had stellar weather and a grand time exploring both islands. I think what really stands out in my mind … Continue reading »
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Hard to believe we have been blogging 3+ years. Unfortunately we lost our Ruth portion when we moved to Close Knit. Al almost exclusively did the blog postings. At some point I wanted to learn and I started blogging. I veered from the cruising and …
Gili Air, a place of Magic
I anticipated our return to Gili Air like a school boy awaits the first day of summer vacation. We dropped anchor in the same place as last year and I went ashore to find old friends and new. Gili Air has it all going on, the diving brings people …
Three Year Sage, part 4, the Crew
Three years ago I left Seattle with a well prepared boat, a good plan (it changed) and crew lined up for the first few legs. After that I had not plan for crew but seemed to know it would all work out. The first year I was extremely lucky in finding g…
The “Eagle” has landed…
Right next to us in Greenport NY. We are in Greenport for the Maritime Festival and Wooden Boat Regatta this weekend. How cool is this? The LYNX is also here in the Marina with us. … Continue reading »
Hi again
Hi everyonee,…… I am going to go home this weekend. Mackenzie is coming to stay with us. We are going to go out for a drive. I am looking forward to it. (Continued…)
BOAT TALK by Bear
The final year on the boat is coming to an end; I will miss the boat much. But to say goodbye I wrote a poem to my boat, OSO BLANCO:Goodbye BoatBy Bear BloomquistGoodbye sweet boat, I hope you always float; You are always there and you always have…
Sailor’s Heritage
We are anchored in Rockland Harbor, Maine, it’s blowing near gale force and raining of course, courtesy of what’s left of hurricane Issac. A speck on the horizon grows rapidly in size, as a schooner fore-reaches towards shelter. Outer and inner jibs drawing, main and foresail taut, gaffs beautifully twisted off, she is a sight to […]
BOAT TALK by Bear
The final year on the boat is coming to an end; I will miss the boat much. But to say goodbye I wrote a poem to my boat, OSO BLANCO:Goodbye BoatBy Bear BloomquistGoodbye sweet boat, I hope you always float; You are always there and you always have…
