Ashley Marina”When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing—just sitting and looking at the sea, or watching the wind blowing the tree limbs, or waves rippling on a pond, a flickering candle or children playing in the park?”—Ra…
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Feb. 25 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina“Living on a boat means having a front row seat to nature’s performance.”We’re enjoying our time in Charleston and the pleasant weather. Stan has been busy working on projects and has almost completed the instillation of our new hous…
Feb. 24 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina “There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.” ―Jo Walton Ashley River – Charleston, SC
Feb. 23 – Charleston, SC
“Once your feet have touched the warm, sun-drenched sand of the seashore, you will never be the same.” —Pablo NerudaLumaha’i Beach – Kauai
Feb. 22 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina“Every day may not be good…but there’s something good in every day”―Alice Morse EarleOne of our favorite activities to do in Charleston is eat. There are so many great restaurants, although we do seem to favor a few and just have t…
Feb. 21 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”―John LennonToday was a little windy, cold and rainy…a good day to relax on the boat. Luckily the weather cleared by late afternoon, j…
Feb. 20 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina”A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it.” —Robert OrbenI don’t think we’re on vacation yet, because today was a workday. My friend Pam goes to the gym every few days to do Zumba and yoga, today I went as her guest. I’m n…
Feb. 19 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting.” —Ralph Waldo EmersonOur first full day in Charleston was beautiful. Spring has arrived…if only for the week! Stan worked on boat projects …
Feb. 18 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina “Being on a boat that’s moving through the water, it’s so clear. Everything falls into place in terms of what’s important and what’s not.” —James TaylorWe woke to another beautiful day, but what a differences a day can m…
February 17 – McClellanville, SC
Leland Oil Company “Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” ―Frank HerbertOur 2014 cruising season has began. It was a crisp clear beautiful morning, with a thin layer of frost on the dock…..
