by Dana | Nov 8, 2022 | after cruising what next, cruising life, dirt dwellers, homeowner humor, terra firma life
Our driveway, last weekend. The trench was hip-deep. It started months ago when Wayne looked at the water bill for our new-to-us home. Our water bill showed us using many thousands of gallons, when in the past, we’ve had to limit our water use to less than 200... by Dana | Aug 28, 2021 | after cruising what next, cruising transitions, selling a boat
Our Hirsch Gulfstar 45 sailboat, s/v Gallivant is officially sold. We are going land-based, for now.Two days ago our boat sale became official—title in the new owner’s name, full payment for it deposited into our account. It felt like . . . just another... by Dana | Aug 9, 2020 | after cruising what next, cruising transitions, escaping Pacific Northwest winter, live aboard, Puget Trawler, Sailing Naked, St. Helens Oregon
Photo pilfered from Cross Country Boat Transport’s websiteWhen my future is in flux, I often go quiet. We are far from done with our watery adventures. We plan to cruise—the question is: when, where, and on what?Cruise to Alaska?Alaska photo from Mckayla... by Dana | Sep 6, 2018 | after cruising what next, live aboard Portland Oregon, Melbourne Florida Space Coast, why leave Portland Oregon
Portland Oregon’s Morrison Bridge, viewed from Tilikum Crossing, the People’s [walking] Bridgeon a fine, late summer morning 2018. Portland area for home for us for over 20 years. pre-cruising.After cruising, it became the big city. And we were...