Life on a Boat
Life on a Boat
Why we don’t have a microwave on our boat
Why don’t we have a microwave on our boat? We don’t need it and in its place we have a mixer, toaster, blender, kettle and Instant Pot.
Four Years Living on a Boat
Happy anniversary to us! No, not our wedding anniversary (although we did celebrate 11 years earlier this year). It’s our liveaboard anniversary! In fact, it’s been four years living on a boat. It doesn’t feel that long and yet it feels like we’ve always done this. I’m slowly forgetting what living on land was like….
Alternative Living on a Boat
Why do we NEED a traditional home? if we embraced alternative living like living on a boat, more people might just have a home of their own.
Another Thanksgiving and Birthday on a Boat
Thanksgiving (in Canada) and my birthday are either on the same day or in the same week. And this year was a milestone birthday!
The Meaning of Maritime Life
Because I live on a boat, that make me a mariner, right? Yes, a weird early morning thought that led to some interesting research. But am I a mariner?
Wordless Wednesday – Snow on a Boat
“The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.”–Doug Larson
Thanksgiving and Birthday Road Trip
A Thanksgiving and Birthday road trip to Kamloops included a visit to Sun Peaks and the slow road home through BC’s canyons.
Octopus – The Misunderstood Creature of the Sea
The giant Pacific octopus is highly intelligent with some having learned to open jars, mimic other octopuses, and solve mazes in lab tests.
Why life is simpler on a boat
Living on a boat. Is it simpler than living on land? For the most part, yes. And here’s why our life is simpler on a boat.
Life on a Boat During a Pandemic
Life on a Boat during a pandemic. Some things are the same. Some things are different. But for sure it has been unlike anything I’ve experienced.
Dad’s Greatest Gift Led to Living on a Boat
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Dad passed away. I miss him greatly. But I’m taking his greatest gift and living every day to the fullest.
How to clean propane stove burners on a boat
When we recently spent $10, avoiding a $1,000 purchase, I was excited to say the least. Plus I get to keep my fabulous 70s stove!
Our Favourite First Mate on the Boat
Meet Sweet Pea – our favourite first mate, purr machine and lap kitty. We adopted her from the BC SPCA and once we met her she was ready to go home with us.
What a difference a year makes
I came close to losing it all last year. But I didn’t and It’s time to live my best life and make every day count. It’s time to be my husband’s SmileyGirl.
Moving onto a boat!! It’s a new adventure
It’s a little hard to believe that as of this Friday, we will live full-time on the water. It’s going to be an adventure!
