Three years ago, on the highway between Bellingham and Missoula, we made a significant decision that would steer the course of our lives. That morning, we set a date to quit our jobs and make the dream of sailing away a reality. Three weeks ago, we were driving down that same highway, and yet again, we made a major life decision.
At the end of November we will pack up the cars and drive west to make a new home near the ocean in the great state of Washington.
We’ve always been drawn to the Bellingham area, a beautiful mix of hippies, sailors, farmers, craftsmen and other like minded souls that always make us feel at home.
We’re actually hoping to make our home on the outskirts of town, shifting toward a more rural lifestyle with a small bit of acreage on which we can tend a garden, plant an orchard, raise a flock of chickens and ducks, and perhaps even raise a goat or two.
Have no fear ye sailing blog enthusiasts, this agrarian dream will be balanced by our ever present love of the salt. We’ll be a short drive from the ocean, and it looks like Katie will still be working in the boating industry.
We may not be long term cruisers anymore, but we’re going to try and take what we learned on that journey and apply those skills and concepts to simple, sustainable living and a constant exploration of life and land.
Oh and there will be some boat shopping too. We’re going to need a canoe, some sea kayaks, and probably a little sailing dinghy as well…at least for starters.
Oh – Too Funny!. We continue to live strangely parallel lives. Love B’ham, but chose Anacortes because it is closer to family and a smaller town. Just bought 2.5 acres with an orchard with a tiny structure that we turned into a little home. We are 4 miles out of town down country roads that wind through amazing forests. Chickens/ducks and a big garden on the plans next year. Already thinking about the next boat. We should get together for lunch at the Bagelry.
Laura formerly of s/v Just a Minute
I’ve had a very special bottle of wine sitting in my bilge ear marked for you guys for almost two years. Come and get it 🙂
My family all the time say that I am killing my time
here at web, however I know I am getting knowledge everyday by reading thes good posts.
Hello, i think that i saw you visited my site so i came to “return the favor”.I am trying to
find things to improve my website!I suppose its ok to use
a few of your ideas!!
Definitely imagine that which you said. Your favourite justification appeared
to be on the net the easiest factor to remember of.
I say to you, I definitely get annoyed while
people consider issues that they just don’t realize about.
You managed to hit the nail upon the highest as smartly as defined out the whole thing without having side-effects ,
people could take a signal. Will probably be back to
get more. Thank you
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this
post was good. I don’t know who you are but definitely
you’re going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already 😉
Cheers!
If some one needs expert view about running a blog afterward i recommend him/her
to pay a quick visit this web site, Keep up the pleasant job.
Hello would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re working with?
I’m looking to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a
hard time making a decision between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.
The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something
unique. P.S My apologies for being
off-topic but I had to ask!
I’ve learn several excellent stuff here. Definitely worth bookmarking for revisiting.
I wonder how a lot attempt you place to create this sort
of fantastic informative website.
I like it when people come together and share ideas.
Great blog, continue the good work!
Hi to every one, the contents existing at this website are actually remarkable for people experience,
well, keep up the nice work fellows.
Thanks to my father who shared with me on the topic of this website, this web site is really awesome.
Hello, its nice article on the topic of media print, we all be
aware of media is a wonderful source of information.
You can definitely see your enthusiasm in the work you write.
The world hopes for even more passionate writers like you
who are not afraid to say how they believe. Always follow your heart.
The other day, while I was at work, my cousin stole my apple ipad and tested to
see if it can survive a thirty foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is
now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is entirely off
topic but I had to share it with someone!
I constantly spent my half an hour to read this blog’s articles
or reviews everyday along with a mug of coffee.
I visited multiple sites but the audio quality for audio songs present at this
web page is truly fabulous.
Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful & it
helped me out much. I hope to give something back and aid
others like you helped me. adreamoftrains website hosting
I read this article completely concerning the resemblance of latest and preceding technologies, it’s awesome article.
Thanks for sharing such a nice thinking, paragraph is fastidious, thats why
i have read it fully
Thanks to my father who stated to me about this web site, this web site is genuinely
remarkable.
Hi! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and tell you I genuinely enjoy
reading your articles. Can you suggest any
other blogs/websites/forums that go over the
same subjects? Thank you so much!
I’m impressed, I have to admit. Seldom do I encounter a blog that’s both
educative and engaging, and let me tell you, you’ve hit the nail
on the head. The problem is an issue that not enough people are speaking intelligently about.
I am very happy that I came across this during my search for something
regarding this.
This is my first time pay a quick visit at here and i am in fact pleassant to read all at single place.
Hey I am so excited I found your website, I really found you by accident, while
I was searching on Google for something else, Anyways I am here now and would just like
to say thanks for a marvelous post and a all round exciting blog
(I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to browse it all at the minute but I have book-marked
it and also added your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will
be back to read a lot more, Please do keep up the superb b.
of course like your web-site but you have to test the spelling on several
of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling problems and I
in finding it very bothersome to inform the truth nevertheless I will surely come again again. 3gqLYTc cheap flights
This design is spectacular! You obviously know how to keep a reader entertained.
Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well,
almost…HaHa!) Fantastic job. I really enjoyed what
you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it.
Too cool! cheap flights yynxznuh
I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good.
I don’t know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger
if you aren’t already 😉 Cheers! 31muvXS cheap flights
Hello, I enjoy reading through your article. I wanted to write a
little comment to support you. cheap flights 34pIoq5
Hey there! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone 3gs!
Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts!
Carry on the superb work!
looks great.
Hey there! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted
to give a quick shout out and tell you I genuinely enjoy reading your articles.
Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same
topics? Thanks!
I visited several web sites however the audio quality for audio songs
existing at this website is really marvelous.
Hi to all, how is the whole thing, I think every one is getting more from this web
site, and your views are good designed for
new users.
Greetings from Idaho! I’m bored to tears at work so I decided to check out your website on my iphone during lunch break.
I really like the information you provide here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home.
I’m amazed at how quick your blog loaded on my mobile ..
I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, fantastic blog!