Dirty Dreams and Clean Tanks
When’s the last time you thought about how clean your boat water tanks were? Honestly,,,most of us don’t worry about the plastic or aluminum water tanks on our boats,,,,,cause what could be in them? Ok,,,,,be very, very afraid,,,,since after this post you might be forced to actually look in your tanks,,,,or even cut them […]
Daily Dose of Tulum IV
Photos like this remind me to slow down and take life one step at a time, remembering what’s important. Remembering my time in Houston fondly and considering I’m a Texas state resident, please keep Houston and the folks there who are less fortunate than ourselves in your thoughts. Photo Credit to my hottie wife using […]
Tightening up the Boat (Tulum IV)
Good morning. For the last couple weekends I’ve been here and sometimes while my wife’s been here, we’ve been working on various projects to completely tighten up the boat. “What do I mean why this”? I mean,,,we’ve been doing the little things here and there that are left to do,,,,as the boat is still for […]
Tulum IV at Sunset
Tulum IV at Sunset.
3 Things I learned in the Boat Yard
Three of the many things I learned at the boatyard,,,,,mostly from my broker. Tulum IV was for sale on the docks at the Shelter Island Boatyard in San Diego from October of 2016 – June of 2017, while we kept her there near our broker and worked to improve her overall. I want to share three […]
Perspective on the USS Midway
Here’s a unique perspective of the USS Midway that you can’t get from street level or her decks. The only time you’ll see a view like this one is when it’s taken from another boat,,,on San Diego Bay. The USS Midway is a special ship. She’s currently a museum in the heart of the San […]
Step 2 toward BlueWater Cruising
We’re still working toward our goal of Bluewater cruising. Last August we made the decision that my wife would take a new job that’s three (3) hours away,,,and I would stay put till I retired with the kids and the dog,,,in the current house. This creates some logistical and parenting challenges, but it’s doable. As […]
Tulum IV Stretching her Legs
Tulum IV got to get out and stretch her legs this weekend, with nearly no wind in San Diego Harbor,,,but it was great anyways. Since September, she’s been at the Brokers Dock at Shelter Island Boatyard. She’s still for sale,,,but we’ve decided it’s time to move her to an actual Marina where we can […]
Back to Tulum IV
I realized what it was as we descend the gangplank toward the docks behind the San Diego boatyard where Tulum IV is currently slipped. The sight of stately spars, the smell of the salt air from the sea, the wafting smell of diesel engines and moving boats and the cries of the seagulls hanging near […]
The 4 Stages of Expat Island Life- a re-blog
Island expat life teaches you not only about a new country, but a lot about yourself. I take no credit for this, I just love the vibe from the stories that come out of “Women who live on Rocks” and want to share them. When I read some of these stories it takes me to […]