This morning when I was sitting in my car I noted my car keys dangling from the ignition key slot.  I smiled.  I was remembering handing off the keys to my home to the realtor just about 20 months ago.  At that time I had a house key, apartment key, car key, car clicker, and … Continue reading Keyless

The title of this post has nothing to do with the current holidays.  Please don't get me wrong, I do believe in the magic of Christmas.  But this post, which is overdue by 15-16 months, explains my choice of this title. We purchased our Tatoosh 42 that was located in St. Petersburg, Florida.  Found her … Continue reading Reason to Believe

I am often asked how I came into sailing.  And I often give a brief answer that is often received with an 'Ah'.  I reply that I married into a sailing family.  That reply reflects that I am sailing by default.  And that is how I believed it to be up until a couple of year … Continue reading Sailing into It

Can you see my attempt at titling this post alike with Bennie and the Jets.  It's a great song here ya go, listen while you read this post. Bennie and the Jets, Elton John:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5rQHoaQpTw. It's Monday, MLK Holiday, and we have a short list of items to complete today.  The main items are to … Continue reading Genny and the Lights

I've become acquainted with Mold.  We live in an environment that Mold loves to reside and grow.  After some extensive research and chatting with fellow sailors, I pulled up my sleeves and dove right in.  Today, I worked on a small locker located in our v-berth. After scrubbing the mold away with simple green, I … Continue reading Plain Ol’ Mold

Last November we accomplished our first and traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Dharmagirl. With Macgyver like thinking, I used one pot to complete each dish.  Using cereal bowls and a measuring cup covered with aluminum foil, they stayed warm at the back of the top as the turkey breasts roasted to a golden yet crispy finish.  … Continue reading A Formal made by Basics

Finding a new home for your boat is much like finding your perfect home in the ideal neighborhood.  While your home location may be typically the top of your criteria list; it's similar to finding a marina for your boat/floating home, yet the pickings are much slimmer.  And unlike the freedom you have with the … Continue reading New Waters

We love our new home.  The apartment holds our belongings in a nicely laid out 825 sf floor plan.  The abundance of windows is lovely.  Being on the second floor, we keep the blinds open most days. Downsizing was no easy task.  We downsized from a 1900 sf home to 1/2 the size.  Over the … Continue reading The Smaller Abode

It took three trips to St Petersburg, FL to conclude that Journey is the boat for us.  Chris went out first to view her after his CD business trip, April 22nd.  Two weeks later we flew out to spend all day on May 5th for Carrie to view Journey for her first time, be part … Continue reading Let’s Take a look