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And the Internet said, “Our people shall not thirst…”

April 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Cheers!!, Debauchery, Pacific Crossing, Passages, Somebody likes us

A HUGE *HUGE* thank you to Karl P., Matt’s friend and former jefe, and Philip R., of the adventurous side of my family, for ensuring that we will not thirst on our way across the Pacific, or while we’re in French Polynesia, or probably for even months beyond that!!! We’ll be thinking of you and […]

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Prepping for the South Pacific & Pacific Crossing – Provisioning Pt.1

April 8th, 2010 · 10 Comments · About Money, Life on the Boat, Mexico, Passages

I still plan to add some more stuff about our spring break down in Tenacatita, but right now, getting ready for our Pacific Crossing is making me really really excited, so that’s what I’m going to write about…. While in La Cruz, we met an awesome younger couple – Mike & Hyo – aboard IO.  […]

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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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