Nine More Sleeps
We’re getting down to the wire. We fly to the Philippines on October 3rd. And today it’s already September 24. With just nine sleeps left, there’s still lots to do, […]
Making It Official
Although we hadn’t told many people what we were up to before we left to see the boat in October, we had told Chris’ parents. His Dad was excited. His […]
Going to See a Man about a Duck
What had we done? We had basically bought a boat, sight unseen. We hardly told a soul at this point. They might start to wonder about us. At least it […]
Finding the Perfect Duck
The timing is never right for a big life change. Early last year, we had a five year plan. Keep working, pay down our mortgage, get the house ready to […]
Staying Connected
I once travelled around Europe and East Africa in the early 90s for about six months. Back then, I’d write long letters and postcards home to family and friends while […]
Practice Retirement
Call it what you will. Sabbatical. Extended vacation. We prefer “practice retirement”. And today is my first day!!! Although truth be told, I’ve been slowly easing into it for the […]
What’s in a Name?
Choosing the right boat is one thing. Choosing the right name for it is something else altogether. Naming a boat may not seem like such a big deal. After all, […]
Why this blog?
Here we go, starting a blog. Why a blog? It’s so our family and friends can follow along on our adventure. It’s for Sarah, who isn’t on Facebook. It’s for […]
Let the adventures begin!
It’s April 26, 2012. Just one day before our lives are destined to shift onto an entirely different trajectory. Tomorrow, if all goes according to plan, we find out if […]
