We’re usually busy in the mornings, when the sun is shining in the backyard with views of the mountains. But in the afternoon, when it’s time to unwind, we have the sun streaming into the front yard. We’ve turned into garage people, where the weather is fine and the views … Read More
That Sinking Feeling
Back in November Ali and I spent a lot of time and effort on securing our Mexican Permanent Residency. Then the day before we were supposed to pick up our cards I had to return to the States to help my mom. Ali was able to get hers before she … Read More
Mend-Straight
As mentioned, Ouest got a new sewing machine. Aunt Beth is here so one night we asked, “Hey Beth, do you know how to sew?” “Nooo, I can’t even menstruate.” “What!?” “I can’t even mend-straight.” (This pic is Aunt Beth. Grammy’s twin sister.) As I’m sure everyone has gathered by … Read More
The Covid Fog
At the beginning of December I called my mom one afternoon. Her sister Beth was visiting and was the one who answered the phone. I sarcastically asked, “Who is this?” She replied in a panicky voice, “Who is this?” and one beat later said, “Pat, they’re taking your mom to … Read More
Bumfuzzle in the Media
August 2023 – Expedition Portal May 2023 – CNBC September 2022 – Success Magazine September 2022 – Sistership Magazine July 2022 – The World Wanderers Podcast June 2022 – Chris Burcher Podcast August 2021 – Passagemaker Magazine September 2018 – Medium Interview January 2018 – Kate and Nate Interview February … Read More
Good Times Leading to Hard Times
About three weeks ago my mom went into the hospital with Covid and the flu. Over the course of two horrible weeks she managed to beat them both off with a ventilator. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of the problems, and she remains in the hospital today, fighting for her … Read More
Revolution Day
Revolution Day was another great reason for a parade. The third parade in about two months in downtown Puerto Vallarta. There isn’t a lot to say about it other than it was a fun, family-friendly day out. In Mexico every generation is well represented at outings like this. Not only … Read More
Across the Caribbean
When we sold Bumfuzzle, the Grand Banks, a few months ago I agreed to deliver her up to Puerto Rico after hurricane season had blown through. So for the past couple of weeks we’ve been keeping a pretty close eye on Caribbean weather. I even paid Chris Parker (the Caribbean … Read More
Surf and Dive
The waves haven’t been great lately, but they’re enough to pop up on the board and get a few seconds in. Ouest got a new shortboard recently and was struggling a bit to find the sweet spot, but once she found it she never missed another wave. Lowe likes the … Read More
Dia de Muertos
Nobody who owns a boat ever comes back from a trip to the States empty handed. We basically doubled our entire possessions with this trip. Fancy new bread maker. This thing is an instant hit. Out of all the loaves that have been made so far, I doubt I’ve managed … Read More
Arizona State Fair
After waking up to snow at the Grand Canyon we decided to head south a few hours early. We were spending the night in Phoenix before an early morning flight the next day, anyway, so we drove down and warmed up a bit on the way. Once there we dropped … Read More
A Very Big Hole
Ellen Griswold: I honestly don’t think you’re going to find the Grand Canyon on this road. Clark Griswold: Jesus, it’s only the biggest damn hole in the world. Aunt Edna: Clark, watch your language! Clark Griswold: Make that the second biggest. There’s really not a lot to say about the … Read More