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I do not know

I thought I had spent sufficient time contemplating and preparing this change in lifestyle, this moving from land to the Caribbean water paradise. I thought I was a loner. I thought I liked solitude. I thought I loved adventure and mystery. I thought I was ready to do something other than work (job). I think… [Read More]

Prepping the Boat for Launch

The flight from the States to St. Lucia was wonderful and all my bags made it without issue. Cheers to Delta Airlines!! As one would expect, paradise is a really nice place!! Obviously, it is warmer than Missouri was when I left – in a snow storm. The sailboat is wonderful! I am definitely in… [Read More]

Overflowing with Excitement – Moving onto the Boat!!

The excitement is overflowing here – today is “Move to the Boat” day!!! Things got started with a very early wake-up – about 2:00 AM. I depart for the St. Louis airport at 3:00 am and my flight to Atlanta departs at 6:00 am. After a short layover, the flight to Hewanorra, St. Lucia departs… [Read More]

Home Power Planning

As most of you know – I LOVE SOLAR POWER!! However; my new home – Aria – does not currently have any solar panels onboard. I know…. GASP!!! Clearly I need to rectify that very quickly! 🙂 To that end, I’ve done some research to find out what is available on St. Lucia. One would… [Read More]

Sailboat Home Acquired

Continuing the motorhome selling, sailboat searching, homeless, moving, etc. saga that I started in the last few posts… The month of November and December were MUCH busier than I had expected! My apologies for the lack of posts and updates. After removing all my stuff from every nook and cranny of the coach (JBAM), I… [Read More]

Details of the plan… not really

I received a couple of questions regarding the details behind my last post. So, for those that love details… The first half of the boat survey (“inspection”) is happening right now – as I write this.  I’m anxiously awaiting some news!!! If all is well (meaning the boat seems to be in good condition), the… [Read More]

The Plan – Finally!

I have been alluding to a major change in direction for some time.  I am finally able announce that change. I have sold my home on wheels – JBAM, my 2005 Newmar Dutch Star DP motorhome. I am moving to the Caribbean. I am in the midst of purchasing a 36′ sailboat for my new… [Read More]

Review: Cottonwood RV Park Bluff Utah

I made a quick stop at the Cottonwood RV Park while passing thru Bluff Utah late in October and found a very nice establishment! Nancy is the operator and is very nice and welcoming. The park itself is well suited for big rigs and the pull thru spots are spacious and very easy to get… [Read More]

Anasazi Indian Cliff Dwelling

While in Blanding, Utah, I did some hiking to the ruins of an Anasazi Indian cliff dwelling. It is truly fascinating to see where these people lived and to imagine what the area must have looked like with the cliff dwelling in full operation more than a thousand years ago. The cliff forms a natural… [Read More]

Neato Rocks

I realize that rocks are not the most interesting things to most people. So, I try not to post too many photos of them.  I think maybe I should have been a geologist as I find them very interesting. Here are a few examples from around Navajo Lake in the northwest corner of New Mexico…. [Read More]