Provisioning Has Started

We’re not smuggling anything, but we’ve found some unique storage space for our coir bricks.

Paso Robles Road Trip- Part III

Yep, we ended this road trip between Christmas and New Years in Paso Robles,,,,and we were pretty surprised as the place was slammed busy.   Lots of people there meant we had no reservations,,,,which meant we found new places to eat and explore; it was all good and we’re glad we found great new places […]

Buellton (Ca, USA) to Paso Robles Roadtrip- Part 2

We had already road tripped from Orange County (Ca, USA) to Buellton and spent several very cold nights camping in a tent there.  On the 28th, we pulled chocks (packed) and took off.  Originally we were going to see Hearst Castle up the coast from San Luis Obispo, but as we did the drive, we […]

Orange County (Ca, USA) to Paso Robles (Ca, USA) RoadTrip- Part 1

Tulum IV is for sale so we’re not spending as much time on her to keep her clean.  So, this year my wife took the initiative.  I usually get bright idea about this time of year to take the entire family to Yosemite for a couple of days of snow camping (as in the snow, […]

Merry Christmas,,,,and a quick true story

Hi, I’m so glad you’re reading this- So, several times in the last couple months I’ve posted links and reviews of Mr. John Kretschmer’s books, cause I’ve read and re-read them several times.   Interestingly enough, a boat very much like his beloved Quetzel is available for sale in San Diego, an 82 Kaufman and […]

In Search of Good Red Wine for my Tin Cup Chalice- Part 1

“Tin Cup Chalice” I want to go back to the island, Where the shrimp boats tie up to the pilin’. Give me oysters and beer for dinner every day of the year, And I’ll feel fine, I’ll feel fine. [Chorus:] ‘Cause I want to be there, I want to go back down and lie beside […]