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All In

When I lived on a boat for half a year back in 2003, I met oodles of fascinating people. I noticed a trend. Many people had an established land life they put on hold for a time - rented out the house, put things in storage, etc. - fully planning…
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Two Weeks

Two weeks out check in: Dave has transitioned from full time work to a flexible schedule. One vehicle has sold. (Anyone want a Freestyle?) Toys are packed and stored or packed and weighed. Plan B is in full swing. No shipping barrel…
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Everything's Breaking

It's time to go. Everything's breaking. Dave pulled his foot out of his winter boot and the boot split at the heel. The toaster was sparking and now the center coil is burned out. Adelaide's lunch box no longer zips. Asa's zipper…

Don't make a Freestyle mistake

Late spring we rather tragically lost both our vehicles in the space of three weeks. That time will go down in family lore as the Great Car Debacle of 2018. The scramble to replace vehicles while keeping in mind we would sell them again in…

FAQ

Answers to the most frequently asked questions as we tell people of our plans for the next season of life: Homeschooling - Ten, eight, and five. Starting in Martinique. Exploring the Caribbean, New England… Panama, Mexico, Hawaii,…

All the Feels

Ode to Grey Socks Grey socks, grey sock how warm were you Grey socks, grey socks until my toe poked through. Grey socks, grey socks you must go in the trash Grey socks, grey socks all the tears I will dash. Farewell grey socks,…

The Plan

Way back when Dave and I started dreaming this adventure, we envisioned buying the boat somewhere in the Great Lakes. We would have the boat for at least a few seasons in Muskegon and get used to her and she to us. That way, when we finally…

Another One Bites the Dust

"and another one gone, and another one gone, another one bites the dust..."    -Queen   Another month gone, the departure date marches closer and I wonder, are we on track to get out with our sanity intact? The pace that we are…

Boat Shopping Take Two

For about a year, Dave has been interested in engaging Jamie and Behan on s/v Totem in their coaching business. I resisted; after all, we were at least a year out AND people do this all the time, how hard can it be? Right? I mean all we're going…

No Turning Back

Dave worked his last day today at Progressive AE. It was a pretty sweet gig as far as jobs go. He had flexible hours within the 8-5 workday so if his 4 year old was singing in a little preschool production at 11 AM, he was there. If I needed…