Favorite Vocations aboard Rubicon
-Rigging! It’s finally up and looks grand! There’s so much more to do, and I know it keeps John’s mind occupied for the time being. But wow, we are finally a sailing vessel!
-Watching iPod TV. The kids shows live on our iPod which ingeniously fits into a dock that came with the television. John and I are addicted to Mad Men, which when we can’t get it from the library, can be downloaded to the iPod. Modern technology is evil genius.
-Manatee watching. Nothing like an impromptu science lesson at 11AM off the stern of the boat.
-Dinghy rides to visit friend in the harbor. Especially furry coon cat friends.
-Coffee while listening to the morning cruiser’s net on the VHF. Truly a blast from our past. Five years ago we even did a stint as net controllers here in Boot Key. Some things truly never change.
-Letter-writing. Sophie has stuffed a half dozen envelopes in the past two days. I love to encourage her penpal campaign and if anyone wants to send her a letter, or even a drawing/craft/postcard, please email me if you don’t have my parent’s mailing address (they’re the best means of contacting us).
The girls have been amazing this week. As the stress of moving has been lifted, we’ve been met with some real honest-to-goodness happiness. It is the definition of fulfillment to see them so at ease in our new surroundings.
All sounds sweetly familiar. I am so glad you are all loving the life!
Talk about living your dreams! You guys are so cool.
I would LOVE to be Sophie’s penpal, please and thank you. Just need the email address for your parents.