Author Archives: Amanda
Not-so-smooth sailing
From the beginning, we knew that there will be times when things don’t go as smoothly as planned, and that those would be the times when we would learn the most. Well, this weekend was one such situation. On Saturday, … Continue reading
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Back to the grind
After the lovely night we had in English Bay, we got straight back to work. Well, first we had to celebrate with oysters and bubbly on deck… For the most part, we have been taking full advantage of the time … Continue reading
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Our first sail!
After a busy week, we decided to take the weekend to relax by taking Griffin out for our first sail! For anyone who hasn’t been sailing, I don’t even know how to describe the sense of complete freedom when you … Continue reading
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Home sweet boat
After ten days and a couple of set backs, we finally made it to Vancouver and our boat. We’ve been working non-stop the past few days to make the boat our home, and it hasn’t been easy! Although we still … Continue reading
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Almost home
We’ve been on the road for ten days now, and should be arriving home today! We’ve had some set backs, as I’ve already shared with you, but also a lot of good times. We spent part of the weekend visiting … Continue reading
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Obstacles
It’s been a rough few days. After making it through the swarms of blackflies and mosquitos in Ontario, we set up for one last buggy night just past Kakabeka Falls. Waking up the next morning to the sound of light … Continue reading
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Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a bug jacket
It’s our third night camping in northern Ontario and I wanted to share a few things that we have learned along the way: Lenny is surprisingly okay with tents. The first night we camped he was excited to get into … Continue reading
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And so it begins
Yesterday we packed up and left Toronto. After giving away more than we kept, we managed to pack all of our worldly belongings into a tiny Jeep and a 4′ x 8′ trailer. Our trip officially started today, after spending … Continue reading
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A Boating Life
This past weekend involved a lot of time on the water, and I’m happy to report that Lenny is going to be a fabulous boat dog! Part of the downsizing that we are doing right now involves getting rid of … Continue reading
Age
As my birthday starts to draw closer and we are about to drastically change the way we live, I can’t help but get reflective about my age and my life. I remember the year I turned 29, when I had … Continue reading
Yoga in Uncharted Waters 