Nov. 26th, 2010

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Sometimes I wonder if I should have bought an RV instead. Would have gotten me down to FL within a week. Of course, I'd still have to deal with the pump-out of the head. All I can think of is "Christmas Vacation"- "Shitter's full..."

But anyway, my advice for those contemplating living aboard: 
1) Make sure that you really want to do this. Too late to back out once you've quit your job and sold your belongings to finance the boat.
2) When choosing a boat, keep in mind that things will break down, get wet, and get ruined. And usually at the worst possible times.
3) Fuel and docking fees can get expensive. You most likely will need to rebuild resources along the way.
4) Be vigilant about hypothermia. Even for experienced boaters, what you think you know only scratches the surface. Trust me.
5) Be cautious when dealing with repairmen. If it sounds like he's inventing more, expensive reasons to keep you in dock longer, he is.
6) You will need more space than you think, although you can get by on less than you realize. Thing is, this is your home now, and you will want to be comfortable.
7) Pay close attention to sudden changes in the weather, the waves, your surroundings, etc. The marine forecast is accurate, up to a point. Sometimes you will not have much, if any, warning before a squall hits. Sometimes shoals shift, and the most recent charts and GPS depths are rendered obsolete. Sometimes, no matter what toys you have on board, things can go haywire and you will have to rely on charts. Watch out for small buoys and fish nets that might not be marked on charts.

I'm not pessimistic at the moment when I say these things; these are things we've had to deal with on the fly, and I hope that our mistakes benefit others.

turkey day

Nov. 26th, 2010 08:43 am
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Went well. First time in ages that I didn't cook on T-Day. Went to the local food kitchen instead, my hubby got asked if he  knew Jesus was his personal savior, LOL (The responses that went through our heads were many and varied.) His response, "Is he now?" Which the lady didn't catch, but had Bree giggling. When she tried to give me a bible, I said, "thanks, I'm all set," which left her with a perplexed smile on her face. They gave out bags with toiletries, which were much appreciated, as I don't have cash to work with. A friend dropped off some cat litter and pet food, as well.

Working on a thorough cleaning of the boat today. Still cannot pump-out, as the pump is broken. (Go figure.) Replacement part needs to be ordered by dockmaster. Still, we have the restrooms, so it's not an issue. Temps have been chilly at night, but not horribly so. Laundry is on the honor system; if you use the machines, just pay at the store the next day. Everything else is included in price. More blankets and some pillows would be welcome, as we need to replace what got ruined by the Chesapeake, but otherwise, we're doing better.
If anyone would like to send us some holiday cheer:

BrendaLee Ellis
Pelican Marina
43 Camden Causeway
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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