Non-boaters usually live in houses. It’s the normal way to live. Living on a boat is different for sure, but also much the same.I have an old friend who lives on a small lake in upstate New York. He often writes about the wildlife aro…
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The Day in Photos
Today was a typical, lazy Saturday. First order of duty… doodie. Dog doodie. On the way back to the boat, Ruby checked out a pair of geese.And then back to the boat for snuggle time.Pam had to work, so I was in charge…
This has nothing to do with boats
Not a thing about boats, living aboard boats, or boating related in any way. I just need to vent.I HATE DRIVING IN CONNECTICUT. There. Feeling much better.Seriously though, I’ve driven all over most of the United States.&n…
I never tire of critters
Sometimes I think I have an abnormal fascination with animals. I seem to “connect” with them. Pamela calls me Dr. Doolittle because of the quick rapport I develop with animals. Well, most animals, anyway. I talk to t…
Living Aboard with Pets
It was April of 2010 when we moved from our small apartment in Stamford, Connecticut to Drift Away, our 46 foot Cheoy Lee Trawler. By we, I mean Pam and I, Charlie the three legged Snowshoe Siamese cat, Smudge the old lady cat, and Ruby the young pit bull mix puppy. Yes, we considered naming our boat “the Ark”.
I swear this is true
I know no one is going to believe this, but it happened. Wait for it.Today was a beautiful day for boat projects, sunny and 45 degrees or so. The first one was the hatch on the foredeck. This old boat has a few leaks and this wa…
Go Ahead, Chuckle
I know Spring is supposed to be here. According to the calendar, it’s already Spring, and this morning on TV I see that the cherry trees are in bloom in Washington DC. Here in Connecticut, there are tiny buds on the trees and I’ve see…
Go Ahead, Smile
I’ve been posting about how nice the Spring weather has been here in Connecticut, which no doubt annoyed all our friends back in upstate New York where the weather has been nasty. This is for you, taken this morning…I know it’s hard to se…
Go ahead, laugh!
Yep, it’s snow. All over everything. So, for you Loopers and Cruisers down in Florida, the Bahamas, the Windward Islands, and other warm climes, these photos are for you. Go ahead, laugh.
Ruby’s Happy Dance
I’ve posted quite a bit about our two dogs, Ruby and Chevy. Both are pit bull mixes, and both are wonderful, happy, friendly dogs. Ruby can be a little too happy.Last night, Pam took both dogs off the boat to do their business.&…
