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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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🎧Grieving and Celebrating

Published on December 5, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Dropping a kid off at college is both an end and a beginning, for all of us. Learn why that matters to cruising.

When Problems Multiply

Published on December 2, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When one problem grows into two or three, it\’s easy to feel frustrated. But you can triumph!

🎧5 Ways Vermont is Like Cruising

Published on November 26, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Life in a tiny town in the far reaches of Northeastern Vermont is remarkably like cruising. Learn why and how!

🎧Living in 2 Worlds

Published on October 17, 2019; last updated on October 31, 2024 by Nica Waters

Vermont to Virginia is like cruising to land. Not as easy as you might think.

🎧Cruising Lessons That Lead To Success

Published on September 27, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you can learn these lessons, you’ll be successful living on a boat and cruising. Or doing nearly anything.  

🎧CruisingPrep

Published on September 24, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Why every single photo I post includes the hashtag “cruising prep.”

🎧Time – One Thing I’m Looking Forward To

Published on August 13, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Spending hours on the road over spring break turned me philosophical. How is time different on board?

Overwhelmed

Published on August 3, 2019; last updated on January 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Cory Nickerson

Do you ever wonder if you’re the only cruiser who feels overwhelmed? Everyone who lives on a boat feels it sometimes. Really.

🎧 Iconic Photos; Amazing Cruising Memories

Published on July 9, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Three photographs and their stories, all from our first cruise

Will I Feel Lonely

Published on July 6, 2019; last updated on January 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Do you wonder if you’ll feel lonely while cruising? Everyone does sometimes. Here are ideas that help.

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