Aboard our boat, Möbius, we always stick out whether it is in an anchorage or a marina. We are the weird-looking boat. Folks come by in their dinghies and ask us if the boat is military or a research boat or a government surplus vessel rebuilt. Sometimes, they look at us with an odd expression when we tell them it’s just a pleasure boat that we had custom built, and it’s our home. Other times, the folks, men more often, say she is a beaut, a go-anywhere-bad-ass-machine, and they want to know what exotic locations we are headed for.
Beautiful writing, Sis, as usual. And Ruby, the Wonder Dog, lived up to her name by helping to bring you and Wayne together among her many other accomplishments. As far as that bravery thing goes, having known you longer than anyone and lost more than a few childhood battles with you, I’ll personally attest to your courage. Only the fiercest don’t realize how brave they really are!
I’m so sorry about your little girl. I know she is in a better place and had the best life ever. Barney is old now too. I have been notified by so many people who adopted dogs from me and it gets harder and harder for us all when they go
I got a text message from one of my little fosters saying:”hi mom. I just want to let you know I’m in doggie heaven. Don’t worry about me. I’m happy and have lots of friends”. I cried for an hour and am tearing up as I type this
I’m sorry Wayne is not well but I’m sure you will be sailing around your home and visiting your family in Florida
Having been through some recent health issues with both my wife and our mini schnauzer I have some understanding of the life you are experiencing...but I am certainly nowhere near as adventurous as you. As you demonstrate, life goes on and we just face what confronts us. May it continue to be blue and salty. :)
All my best wishes to you two as you navigate these new waters. It is a big new challenge.
I can surely relate to the fears of coming up on watch and finding Russel gone. So far, we are both doing okay healthwise, but life can always throw us a curve. Our old dog Ready is failing slowly and took an unexpected dip off the dock in a marina recently so now I have to watch her more closely. But for now we're all three hanging in here aboard.
I was beginning to worry. I hadn’t seen a post about Möbius in quite some time . I alway follow your journeys when Wayne posts on Facebook. I am sorry to learn about his health issues and the loss of Ruby. It’s so sad when our pups leave us. I hope that you and Wayne have many more years of adventures on Möbius.
Always enjoy your delightful writing, though saddened to read about the end to cruising aboard. Life has its never ending transitions where change is the requisite option. I’ll be interested in hearing as your new adventures unfold.
Enjoyed your story about the trip, but I am sorry your blue water days may be over. Hopefully you will be able to find a way to still enjoy your unique and wonderful boat in some way. We hated to move off of our 48 ft ketch, but we had to work and didn't have the time. Now of course we have the time, but not the boat! (Also, have read your first 3 books!)
Beautiful writing, Sis, as usual. And Ruby, the Wonder Dog, lived up to her name by helping to bring you and Wayne together among her many other accomplishments. As far as that bravery thing goes, having known you longer than anyone and lost more than a few childhood battles with you, I’ll personally attest to your courage. Only the fiercest don’t realize how brave they really are!
Sorry to hear about the diagnosis and about Ruby. 💚
I’m so sorry about your little girl. I know she is in a better place and had the best life ever. Barney is old now too. I have been notified by so many people who adopted dogs from me and it gets harder and harder for us all when they go
I got a text message from one of my little fosters saying:”hi mom. I just want to let you know I’m in doggie heaven. Don’t worry about me. I’m happy and have lots of friends”. I cried for an hour and am tearing up as I type this
I’m sorry Wayne is not well but I’m sure you will be sailing around your home and visiting your family in Florida
Best regards
Phyllis Schwartz from UYR
Enjoyed your story. You ARE brave in my view!
Having been through some recent health issues with both my wife and our mini schnauzer I have some understanding of the life you are experiencing...but I am certainly nowhere near as adventurous as you. As you demonstrate, life goes on and we just face what confronts us. May it continue to be blue and salty. :)
Best wishes, good and safe sailing!
Great do it all boat. Love it. Congratulations.
Best of luck to your next adventure! Sorry to hear about Wayne’s diagnosis and the passing of your pup.
All my best wishes to you two as you navigate these new waters. It is a big new challenge.
I can surely relate to the fears of coming up on watch and finding Russel gone. So far, we are both doing okay healthwise, but life can always throw us a curve. Our old dog Ready is failing slowly and took an unexpected dip off the dock in a marina recently so now I have to watch her more closely. But for now we're all three hanging in here aboard.
Best of luck to you both.
Hello Christine,
I was beginning to worry. I hadn’t seen a post about Möbius in quite some time . I alway follow your journeys when Wayne posts on Facebook. I am sorry to learn about his health issues and the loss of Ruby. It’s so sad when our pups leave us. I hope that you and Wayne have many more years of adventures on Möbius.
Bast wishes always
Al Knowlton
Always enjoy your delightful writing, though saddened to read about the end to cruising aboard. Life has its never ending transitions where change is the requisite option. I’ll be interested in hearing as your new adventures unfold.
As ever,
Sean
Enjoyed your story about the trip, but I am sorry your blue water days may be over. Hopefully you will be able to find a way to still enjoy your unique and wonderful boat in some way. We hated to move off of our 48 ft ketch, but we had to work and didn't have the time. Now of course we have the time, but not the boat! (Also, have read your first 3 books!)