The other day we introduced Lowe to El Pinguino. This was a toy of Ouest’s that scared the crap out of her when she was first set in front of it. Here was Lowe’s reaction. Tonight we visited friends who are leaving tomorrow for the big Pacific crossing with their … Read More
Oh yeah!
Oh we’re getting serious now. Walmart today for another ten packs of diapers in two sizes for Lowe to grow into, a million wipes, a ton of peanut butter, and a couple new toys to be stashed away for a passage day. We’re nearly gone now.
Not Brrrr
Started the day off feeling like some progress was being made. I finished putting the engine back together and hooking up the water heater. When I started the engine it all worked. No leaks anywhere. But then I noticed a couple drops of water underneath the engine. A closer look … Read More
Lowe Seven Months, Ouest Twenty-Seven Months
Pretty much a blockbuster month for Ouest. I mean seriously, potty training is done. That’s probably the coolest thing you’ve done in your twenty-seven months. Forget walking and talking and all that jazz, peeing and pooping in a toilet is where it’s at. And not even just during the day, … Read More
Keeping Busy
We went out to Home Depot today and what do you know, they had the part I needed. On top of that the welder showed up with my header face plate that he drilled and tapped for a fitting and when I asked how much he waved me off. This … Read More
Down the Line
We had dinner at a friend’s boat tonight. They’ve got two kids, six and eight, and we got to see first hand just how much easier life will be in a few more years. While their kids happily played, Ouest had a small accident on the floor, and Lowe pulled … Read More
Cruising Soon?
Bathroom shower is finally up and running properly. I installed a much bigger bilge pump that can push the water six feet up and out of the boat with ease. That along with the nice fresh water aboard again and we’ve got ourselves a semi-luxurious place on the boat to … Read More
Back at It
We all said our goodbyes this morning. The kids enjoyed having new playmates and we enjoyed an extra set of hands now and then. But with family gone it is time to turn our attention back to the boat and to getting out of Paradise. Ouest and I went to … Read More
Did Someone Say Nap
We’ve fallen into a routine around here. Pool by ten, lunch at the pool bar a little after noon, back to our respective beds for late afternoon naps, and out to a restaurant for dinner. Hard to beat that.