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The reality just not living up to the dream? Wondering if you were nuts to buy a boat?
 
You're not alone.
 
Before you decide to sell her, read how we coped with some of the common frustrations and that time Carolyn was totally, completely and entirely fed up!

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Meeting Your Goal of Cruising

Published on June 16, 2021; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a life as a cruiser? Then start doing at least one thing every day that will help you meet your goal.

🎧The Weirdness of Nothing

Published on June 8, 2021; last updated on April 12, 2024 by Nica Waters

Musings on the echoing memories left behind in empty spaces

🎧Plan Crystallization

Published on February 23, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

We thought we had Thanksgiving plans. The surge in virus cases thought otherwise.

🎧Appreciating Family

Published on December 29, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Gratitude expressed for something I once took for granted.

🎧Balancing Work and Play

Published on December 15, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting stuck in the “work all the time” mode is not ideal. Days when you both work AND play are the best!

🎧Bucking the System by Working the System

Published on December 8, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

College acceptance letters provide the springboard for a reflection on how to get what you want.

🎧No Bitter, Just Sweet

Published on October 27, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Selling our house of 20 years unleashed the sympathy. We didn’t need it.

🎧“Must Do” vs “Want To Do”

Published on October 13, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Despite all the critical house projects that are still not done, when Jeremy decided it was time to build a path, it was time to build a path. Learn why that was a good decision!

🎧Reminders of Why We’re Working So Hard

Published on September 15, 2020; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

When the work that needs to be done to go cruising is endless, it’s a good idea to leave it behind for a day and just go enjoy being on the water.

🎧The Loss of a Giant

Published on August 18, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

What Larry Pardey and his wife, Lin, and their writings mean to us as cruisers and Bristol Channel Cutter owners. We’re all richer for his having been here. 

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