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R.I.P.

I flew home  on February 19th, just in time for another 8 inches of snow and our record breaking snowiest February in Minnesotas’ history – 30.4 inches of snow.  The next day, my sister suffered a stroke and 6 days later lost her battle with…

R.I.P.

I flew home  on February 19th, just in time for another 8 inches of snow and our record breaking snowiest February in Minnesotas history – 30.4 inches of snow.  The next day, my sister suffered a stroke and 6 days later lost her battle with c…

We apologize for the gap year(s)

After almost two years of not touching the blog, I decided today to check out where and what the other blogs we used to follow are doing now.  Was surprised to see our friends on M/V Tourist are going thru similar situations.

We have not sold …

We apologize for the gap year(s)

After almost two years of not touching the blog, I decided today to check out where and what the other blogs we used to follow are doing now.  Was surprised to see our friends on M/V Tourist are going thru similar situations.We have not sold our b…

We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us

Yup, we escaped once again.  

Ventured out to Keewaydin Island which is a barrier island in Florida that has no cars, roads or bridges.  An environmental group stopped a bridge to the island.  Locals and visitors can enjoy the ex…

We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us

Yup, we escaped once again.  Ventured out to Keewaydin Island which is a barrier island in Florida that has no cars, roads or bridges.  An environmental group stopped a bridge to the island.  Locals and visitors can enjoy the experience …

"Bustin" out of the trailer park

We recently cut the lines, and ventured out to one of our favorite anchoring spots for an overnight.  Keewaydin Island, for our boat, can only be approached on high tide.  It’s Izzy’s favorite place – dogs are allowed on the beach. &nbsp…

"Bustin" out of the trailer park

We recently cut the lines, and ventured out to one of our favorite anchoring spots for an overnight.  Keewaydin Island, for our boat, can only be approached on high tide.  It’s Izzy’s favorite place – dogs are allowed on the beach.  Duri…

Moving On 2017

Meant to post this when we got back from Christmas in Minnesota – things got busy, but once again, better late than never.  A little old mixed with a little new.

We are back on Broulee – fun to reconnect with everyone at home.  

Sant…

Scottish, Dutch, Latvian, Irish, English & Swedish

 our family of immigrants.

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, with conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and…