Jeff and I just returned from our three-week “shakedown” cruise up the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays to the Atlantic Ocean and on to Long Island Sound. We needed to test how the boat, as well as ourselves (and the pups, of course), would perform after having made some minor tweaks … Continue reading
“Humpbacks spotted about 2-miles offshore at blahblahblah….” the coastguard transmits over the VHF. Humpbacks? Whales?? I throw myself down the companionway to grab the binoculars. “Head out further!” I command my captain. Jeff dutifully steers to starboard as we leave the coast of New Jersey behind. Dolphins had followed us … Continue reading
Kismet: noun fate; destiny After lots of procrastination, denial and just plain avoidance, I have finally hopped the hurdle and changed my blog. We obviously are no longer 3 Pups In A Pop-Up, since the original pup, Kismet, crossed over the rainbow bridge this Spring. And….we have decided to sell the Pop-up. … Continue reading
Standing at the helm of Kismet, our sailboat, I crank up Jack Johnson on the stereo, while HK goes below to prepare hors d’oeuvres and sundowners to enjoy after we drop the anchor later this afternoon. Beside the boat, flying fish and dancing dolphins break the surface of the tranquil, … Continue reading
There are many “breeds” of sailors we come across during our travels, but in dog-owner terms, there are only two. Those who do, and those who don’t, cruise with their dogs. We fit into the former group, the group I call the “Doggy-Do’s”. (Actually, I just this second made … Continue reading
We’ve waited a long time for this. I guess a few days longer won’t make that much difference… HK and I have been packing, culling, and packing some more for our upcoming trip to “Naptown” (Annapolis, MD) to begin our foray into the sailing life. This will be a 2-month trial … Continue reading
Three years ago, HK and I began to explore our options for the future. What possibilities are there for our second half of life? So he quit his job, we bought a camper, and took off on a soul-searching, life-changing adventure. We enjoyed traveling around the country, visiting national parks, and making … Continue reading
HK, the 3 Pups and I are spending several weeks in Annapolis while we move closer to our goal of purchasing a sailboat and finding a new place to call “home”. This weekend, we got up early, took the pups for a quick walk, and headed the 40-minutes to Washington … Continue reading
HK and I have been discussing our “next adventure” in life for a few years now. We knew it would involve travel, and moving on, but in what capacity-we weren’t sure. About 4 years ago we bought a pop-up trailer that we named The Pup-Up, and took her, along with … Continue reading
Ten minutes into the movie Blackfish, I was in tears. Knowing full well what the movie was about, I hadn’t expected it to have such an immediate and profound effect. Beginning with questions following the death of veteran Seaworld trainer Dawn Brancheau, Blackfish became much more than a mere inquiry. The … Continue reading