Clay on Sundown. Compliments of our friend April.
Happy New Year! The past several weeks have flown by and now we find ourselves on the light side of the Solstice, anticipating spring and another sailing season. (more…)
Archive for the ‘This & That’ Category
Recounting fun times, planning for more
Posted in Adventures, This & That, Where in the World is Sundown, tagged Anacortes, Haida Gwaii, Hans Christian 33t, live aboard, sailing, Vancouver Island on January 16, 2017| 1 Comment »
We’re thankful for…
Posted in This & That, tagged Fort Collins, Hans Christian, Orcas Island, sailboat, sailing on November 25, 2015| 4 Comments »
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving 2015, and while we give thanks every day for the many blessings bestowed upon us, it seems the time of year when people publicly proclaim what they’re grateful for, so… (more…)
Learning to battle humidity, accept dependence
Posted in Adventures, How to Live Afloat, Lessons Learned, This & That, tagged adventure, Colorado, Norwex, Pacific Northwest, sailing on November 16, 2015| 5 Comments »
I lived in Colorado the majority of my life, since the age of 7. It’s all I know—till now. Colorado lies in a High Desert climate zone and is basically bone dry. As a result, I am familiar with ailments like lizard skin that I would remedy by slathering on almond oil before ever stepping out of the shower. Or cracked, bleeding fingers from fall till spring that Super Glue would temporarily fix. I used a saline nasal spray to keep my nasal passages moist. A whole-house humidifier would kick on whenever the furnace ran to try to add a bit of soothing moisture to my home’s inside air.
Living on a boat in the Pacific Northwest is a whole different reality. (more…)
It’s so much about the people
Posted in Adventures, This & That, tagged adventure, cruising, Deer Harbor, live aboard, Orcas Island, sailing, San Juan Islands on November 11, 2015| 4 Comments »
We’ve been at this cruising life for about two months and have already met some very interesting and really nice people, which is so much of what makes this lifestyle wonderful. (more…)
Getting ready for bed
Posted in Adventures, How to Live Afloat, This & That, tagged adventure, boat, Boat cushion, Boat mattress, Boulder, Colorado, Hans Christian, Hans Christian 33t, sailboat, sailing, U.S. Coast Guard on April 11, 2015| Leave a Comment »
One of my FAVORITE things is lined-dried sheets. They smell and feel so fresh and clean. And soon, I’ll be enjoying those sheets on a new mattress in Sundown. (more…)
The Hans Christian 33t gets rave reviews
Posted in Boat Renovation, Taking the Plunge (or Buying a Boat), This & That, tagged boat, Hans Christian, Hans Christian 33t, sailboat, sailing, yacht on November 24, 2014| 4 Comments »
Photo by Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
I know, I know. I’m WAY behind in updating you on our progress. That’s because we’ve been busy working on that progress or working to pay for the progress. Both are so time consuming. I promise to add new photos soon and let you know what’s new on Sundown. In the meantime, here’s a great review about how well suited she is for blue water sailing.
Boat progress, bicycle safety and television shows
Posted in Boat Maintenance, Boat Renovation, This & That, tagged bicycle, biking, boat, boat maintenance, Colorado, Fort Collins, Fort Collins Colorado, Hans Christian, Hans Christian 33t, Health, holidays, League of American Bicyclists, sailboat, The Coloradoan on January 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
We’ve been accomplishing much work, both in the boat as well as in our community. Boat work includes a new, hinged refrigeration compartment lid; galley sink fixtures, remaining marble tile counters and teak counter edging installed; companionway stairs are being remodeled; shower tile is being removed; shower pump is installed; aft and forward water tanks are plumbed; and interior woodwork is being stripped and prepared for new varnish. You can check out much of this work in the Photo Galley. (more…)
Chillin’, knittin’ and TV time
Posted in Boat Maintenance, This & That, tagged boat building, boat maintenance, Christmas, Colorado, Fort Collins, Hans Christian, Health, healthy eating, Holiday, lifestyle, sailboat, sailing on December 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »
It’s winter time in the Rocky Mountains. A Siberian cold front has settled over Colorado and temperatures have been cold! That hasn’t stopped Clay from working inside our sailboat, Sundown, however. With a propane heater blasting, he’s been rebuilding the former icebox compartment, making it more accessible with a hinged top. We plan to add a refrigeration system to it, too. Check out the photos of his handiwork I added to the Photo Gallery.
I’ve been busy knitting Christmas gifts, but I can’t display them publicly yet. Doing so would ruin some surprises. I also have been working a lot, including shooting a fun TV show about how to maintain healthy habits throughout the holidays. It was taped on location at The Cupboard, a wonderful kitchen and foodie store in Old Town Fort Collins. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed hosting it.
Oceanfront property in Colorado
Posted in How to Live Afloat, This & That, tagged Colorado, flood, Fort Collins Colorado, Hans Christian, jack stands, sailboat on September 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
This about sums it up. We are experiencing surreal flooding here. I checked on Sundown earlier this morning to make sure she’s still securely resting on her jackstands and she is. I’ve battened down the hatches here at home and will keep watch throughout the weekend as the forecast is calling for continued rain.
Rocky mountain high – a different kind of sailing
Posted in Adventures, This & That, tagged adventure, backpacking, boat maintenance, Colorado, Friday, Golden Retriever, Hans Christian, lifestyle, National Outdoor Leadership School, Rocky Mountains, sailing, travel on July 5, 2013| 4 Comments »
Needing a break from the daily grind, Clay and I took off for the hills with Seren, our Golden Retriever. With backpacks loaded, we “sailed” up the West Branch Trail in the Rawahs (more…)
Sundown Sailing Adventures 