I remember seeing one of those in our neighborhood. Never saw it in use tho. I have a memory in my head that I probably just now created where I ask someone what it is and she said a rollercoaster and I said fine, keep your secrets.
I wonder how you get in/on the "coaster car" after climbing the ladder without it rolling out from under you. A larger image just says "grasp the handrails". Hmm, some more details on this page.
I remember seeing one of those in our neighborhood. Never saw it in use tho. I have a memory in my head that I probably just now created where I ask someone what it is and she said a rollercoaster and I said fine, keep your secrets.
I remember seeing one of those in our neighborhood. Never saw it in use tho. I have a memory in my head that I probably just now created where I ask someone what it is and she said a rollercoaster and I said fine, keep your secrets.
Harbor living is very common here. I know lots of people who do it. We have two small children... If not for that I think we'd already have done it. With the kids it's a really really dumb idea. They do like to run around in the yard. The little kids at the harbors just run around on the planks wearing life vests.
So when are you making the trek up this way?
This is what I was thinking...they've already gotten used to having that kind of space - inside and out. (I'm remembering the video where appy was chasing someone in big laps around the house and they were laughing wildly).
Well apparently I'm purchasing an RV this weekend in Seattle. Nevermind that then I have to barge it up to my location where I only have about 40 miles of road to navigate because you can't dive in or out of here. Do normal people do shit like this? No. No they don't.
Also, this is for sale and appymonkey has gotten me convinced we need to sell the house and buy it. Split our time between the RV (our friend is soon to be owner of the local campground) and this sweet little Tugboat, and still be ahead! https://juneau.craigslist.org/boa/d/32-nordic-tug-flawless/6570704728.html I spend hours contemplating this idea and not sure if it's the world's worst idea or the best idea or a little of both.
Sounds nice, but mucking out after our miniature horses, would be a pain.
Harbor living is very common here. I know lots of people who do it. We have two small children... If not for that I think we'd already have done it. With the kids it's a really really dumb idea. They do like to run around in the yard. The little kids at the harbors just run around on the planks wearing life vests.
Close friends left Seward with their young'un for the Gulf coast, hoping to live nomadically on a sailboat. Scared themselves silly keeping the kid from falling overboard, moved inland.
Sister in law raised two on a boat (mostly on a dock) in Seattle. They turned out fine, didn't drown, and none of them want to live on a boat again but I think they're glad they did it.
You pays your money and you takes your chances. Kids adapt, and usually have no idea how close their parents cut it.
Mrs. Islander went and got a day job. It's nice for the finances, but murder on the vacation days for long trips. This year is shot, but next year should put us deep into Canukistan - desolation and maybe to the Queen Charlottes if a lot of things line up. If not, maybe the year beyond. After that I've still got a southward turn that I'd like to make for a year and a half. Will need the business doing better for that though, so hard work for now.
All the kids I know that grow up on the docks seem better adjusted than the land based kids. Risk awareness, more outdoors, life on the boundary, I think it helps.
Happy trails. Hope it works out.. and post pics :)
Harbor living is very common here. I know lots of people who do it. We have two small children... If not for that I think we'd already have done it. With the kids it's a really really dumb idea. They do like to run around in the yard. The little kids at the harbors just run around on the planks wearing life vests.
So when are you making the trek up this way?
Mrs. Islander went and got a day job. It's nice for the finances, but murder on the vacation days for long trips. This year is shot, but next year should put us deep into Canukistan - desolation and maybe to the Queen Charlottes if a lot of things line up. If not, maybe the year beyond. After that I've still got a southward turn that I'd like to make for a year and a half. Will need the business doing better for that though, so hard work for now.
All the kids I know that grow up on the docks seem better adjusted than the land based kids. Risk awareness, more outdoors, life on the boundary, I think it helps.
We are at about a year and a half living aboard. One year on the bigger boat, and 6 months on the smaller one. That Nordic is pretty comparable to our smaller boat in terms of space. At the 6 month mark we were really ready for the bigger boat. Out current one is 60 foot, and with the spaces it is probably a little more than double that Nordic. It's very comfortable for us and the dog. Probably a little more than we need, but we are comfortable.
One of the big things about boats is they aren't insulated well. It takes more to heat them in the winter. Moisture is also a problem, but there are ways to deal with it effectively. Lots of little things are more of a hassle, but on balance the freedom and the environment make it all worthwhile. I don't own a lawn mower, and I have little interest in moving ashore anytime in the near future. We took a two week vacation in Hawaii in January, and other than the temperature, I was really ready to get back to the boat. Read up on liveaboards, and be honest withourself about the tradeoffs, but I know a lot of very happy, stress free people who live like this.
Harbor living is very common here. I know lots of people who do it. We have two small children... If not for that I think we'd already have done it. With the kids it's a really really dumb idea. They do like to run around in the yard. The little kids at the harbors just run around on the planks wearing life vests.
Well apparently I'm purchasing an RV this weekend in Seattle. Nevermind that then I have to barge it up to my location where I only have about 40 miles of road to navigate because you can't dive in or out of here. Do normal people do shit like this? No. No they don't.
Also, this is for sale and appymonkey has gotten me convinced we need to sell the house and buy it. Split our time between the RV (our friend is soon to be owner of the local campground) and this sweet little Tugboat, and still be ahead! https://juneau.craigslist.org/boa/d/32-nordic-tug-flawless/6570704728.html I spend hours contemplating this idea and not sure if it's the world's worst idea or the best idea or a little of both.
We are at about a year and a half living aboard. One year on the bigger boat, and 6 months on the smaller one. That Nordic is pretty comparable to our smaller boat in terms of space. At the 6 month mark we were really ready for the bigger boat. Out current one is 60 foot, and with the spaces it is probably a little more than double that Nordic. It's very comfortable for us and the dog. Probably a little more than we need, but we are comfortable.
One of the big things about boats is they aren't insulated well. It takes more to heat them in the winter. Moisture is also a problem, but there are ways to deal with it effectively. Lots of little things are more of a hassle, but on balance the freedom and the environment make it all worthwhile. I don't own a lawn mower, and I have little interest in moving ashore anytime in the near future. We took a two week vacation in Hawaii in January, and other than the temperature, I was really ready to get back to the boat. Read up on liveaboards, and be honest withourself about the tradeoffs, but I know a lot of very happy, stress free people who live like this.
Well apparently I'm purchasing an RV this weekend in Seattle. Nevermind that then I have to barge it up to my location where I only have about 40 miles of road to navigate because you can't dive in or out of here. Do normal people do shit like this? No. No they don't.
Also, this is for sale and appymonkey has gotten me convinced we need to sell the house and buy it. Split our time between the RV (our friend is soon to be owner of the local campground) and this sweet little Tugboat, and still be ahead! https://juneau.craigslist.org/boa/d/32-nordic-tug-flawless/6570704728.html I spend hours contemplating this idea and not sure if it's the world's worst idea or the best idea or a little of both.
I live in a small house but that's going a little too far.
I live in a small house but that's going a little too far.