We have continued to keep a routine of exercising each day and mixing in boat projects as well. The hiking is fantastic with local hikes that overlook nice views of the water and hikes in the Cascade mountains. I really enjoy the abundant ferns and moss that covers everything. Snowy Read more…
Since we have been social distancing, we have not had a chance to really be a part of the community as all the sailing clubs, breweries etc are closed. Regardless, I have been doing my best to integrate into the local society.
We have had several requests for more boat pictures and description of projects so here goes. Sorry for the delay! Callooh! Callay! like Ms. Mary Lou is a good solid boat, but the previous owner did not sail her much resulting in a lot of deferred maintenance that we are Read more…
With all the virus rules in place, we are constantly trying to find ways to stay busy and entertained. All the sailing clubs are shut down, so there is no way to participate in their activities at this point. Of course, with an old boat, there is always some kind Read more…
Erik and I have been busy with boat chores. As new, old boat owners that is to be expected. We are working to get Callooh! Callay! in top notch cruising condition. Ms Mary Lou required the same kind of up upfront care and effort, although she didn’t have all the Read more…
Callooh! Callay! This is an expression of joy in the poem “Jabberwocky ” from the book “Through the Looking Glass”. That is the name of our new home and cruising vessel, a 1986 Catalina 34. We closed on the purchase last week and took two days to bring her from Read more…
After traveling approximately 5,869 miles we made it to Seattle. During our trip we had to replace the car, as well as the tent, one air mattress, purchased warmer gear, had one sprained ankle, met many really friendly people, saw amazing sights, enjoyed living off the grid and had a Read more…
We have made our way further north into Washington, visiting more beautiful parks. We camped along the Hood Canal and also at Deception Pass State Park. The State of Washington has a really nice park system. We had to add a rain canopy to our glamping equipment. Or course, since Read more…
We spent two nights on the Oregon coast camping at the beach in Newport. We went for a hike on the beach and pier, then came across a fantastic brewery to spend some time in. This is a really cool town. It was fun listening to the seals barking at Read more…
We spent the last week along the coast of Northern California and Redwoods National Park area. We had a fantastic campsite along a creek and under a cool tree. We went for a hike from the campground, through the gigantic redwood trees to the beach, where we had a picnic Read more…