Okay, so by now we’re becoming pretty familiar with the boat. What’s to get to know, you ask? Well, if you’ve ever been on a trawler, which is designed for long-term cruising (good thing too cause they are not speed demons), you would …
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…and the summer that was continues….
Despite the sagging economy, this was the season to buy a boat! While many of our friends thought we had lost our minds by buying a boat, we were quite smug with our decision. This summer’s weather was about the best we’ve had in a long tim…
What a way to celebrate a birthday!
Fast forward from the Memorial Day debacle to July 4th weekend. Mind you, we’ve been enjoying For Us without incident since that day. I can now tie the clove hitch in record time (though still need the book for the bowline), know about how …
Drama on the High (almost) Seas!
Memorial Day dawned sunny and warm. Yay! A perfect day for our first trip away from the dock – and with our daughter and son-in-law (another Tom) aboard. My husband and I felt a great sense of pride and accomplishment as we completed …
The Summer That Was
From the moment For Us arrived home to the day there was ice on the dock, I rarely missed a day aboard. Having her so close to home was a gift. Nearly every night after work, I would march aboard with a friend in tow, clutching whatever foo…
Welcome Home For Us!
The day Tom and I were anxiously awaiting was here – Sunday, May 2 had finally arrived! With the arrival of this glorious day came our beloved boat to her new home at West Shore Marina in Huntington. By 8:30 that morning, Patti was on the p…
All Good Things Come to an End
Well, the day I wasn’t looking forward to dawned clear and bright (as did all the days of this cruise). The captain and I were packed except for the 2 loads of laundry still going around in the marina laundry. While waiting for the laundry …
Almost Time to Say "See You Later…."
Our last full day aboard For Us dawned clear, sunny and mild. Patti and I completed our pre-sail checklist in the dark (as usual), had coffee and discussed the day’s agenda. Today was my day for the lines and fenders (the rubber things that…
Oh no, it’s already Thursday!
Yup, it’s Thursday, April 15th and almost the end of our part of this trip. I’m more determined than ever to squeeze every second out of these next 2 days aboard For Us. This boat was fast becoming my best friend and playmate. Even mo…
"Oh What a Beautiful Morning, Oh What a Beautiful Day……"
Okay, so now I’ve become a seasoned boater (well, almost). My hands don’t shake quite so much when I have “line duty”. Patti had the boat as we backed out of our slip – effortlessly I might add, once Tom and I cast off the lines. Anot…
