Weather Helmed

an adventure in renewing the spirit and living the dream…on a sailboat

Weather Helmed

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The Good, the Bad and the $740 we spent at Costco

December 27th, 2009 · No Comments · About Money, Preparing for the trip, The beginning, The Crew

First things first, a belated Merry Christmas to all!!  We had a great Christmas with my mom down in Bako but were a bit sad that we missed the WHITE CHRISTMAS in New Jersey.  We’ve spent the last two Christmases with Matt’s family in NJ and, each time, I’ve begged and pleaded with the Big […]

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Some feminine touches for the boat

December 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Boat Work, Preparing for the trip

Matt is out of town for work and so boat projects have come to a grinding halt.  The projects these days now involve stuff that really only Matt can take care of – electrical wiring, etc.  So, in an effort to pretty up Syzygy and make her a bit more comfy and cozy for us, […]

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Change is in the air, and I’m thankful for it!

November 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Introspection, Life Lessons, On Faith, Preparing for the trip, The beginning

Among the thousands of things I have to be thankful for, the one that is standing out a bit more right now is – CHANGE.  Of course, most of the time, I only like change when there is a “guaranteed” benefit for me, but I would also say that, in general, I just like it […]

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In a Funk

November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Introspection, Life Lessons, The beginning, Thoughts on Family

To say that I have spring fever at work is an understatement!  To say that I have it at home also makes me laugh.  I just cannot focus on anything these days.  The reality that our life is about to change significantly feels too overwhelming sometimes.  I’m excited about the change, but also sad and […]

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