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 our family of immigrants.Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, with conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name…

Moving On 2017

Meant to post this when we got from Christmas in Minnesota – things got busy, but once again, better late than never.  A little old mixed with a little new.We are back  on Broulee – fun to reconnect with everyone at home.  Santa Claus ar…

I guess, better late than never????

2016 was an interesting year?  My mom took ill and turned up in the ER in June, ICU next and Lung Rehab for the month of July, As usual, she’s a trooper/fighter and is back on the mend.  

The main project while home was the refurbish…

I guess, better late than never????

2016 was an interesting year?  My mom took ill and turned up in the ER in June, ICU next and Lung Rehab for the month of July, As usual, she’s a trooper/fighter and is back on the mend.  Of course, both my mom and dad have decided to stay in …

Ok then, let’s move on

You just never know what the wind will bring.  The night we anchored out back in February, turned out to be basically the end of my boating season 2015/2016.  Within a week I was back in Queen Valley, AZ (my parents winter home) for health an…

Ok then, let’s move on

You just never know what the wind will bring.  The night we anchored out back in February, turned out to be basically the end of my boating season 2015/2016.  Within a week I was back in Queen Valley, AZ (my parents winter home) for health…

Blessing of the Fleet and "All that Jazz"

We have never in our 15 years on Broulee been asked to participate in a Blessing of the Fleet  – we were asked last weekend and how can you resist, especially when a yacht club member has a spare set of nautical signal flags and another trawl…

Blessing of the Fleet and "All that Jazz"

We have never in our 15 years on Broulee been asked to participate in a Blessing of the Fleet event – we were asked last weekend and how can you resist, especially when a one yacht club member has a spare set of nautical signal flags and another fellow…

TAH DAH! Well Maybe TAH!

With the exception of a few final trim pieces, the new anodized panels and some cleanup we are just about finished.  The panels were shipped yesterday, the trim pieces are shaping up – problem being that this entire station will be removable …

TAH DAH! Well Maybe TAH!

With the exception of a few final trim pieces, the new anodized panels and some cleanup we are just about finished.  The panels were shipped yesterday, the trim pieces are shaping up – problem being that this entire station will be removable for f…