It's been two years since our last post...terrible! Our 2014 commitment to this blog is to post every month. We have a new Nikon Camera and a GoPro 4 Black that we will be experimenting with, including how to post pictures and videos. We have a firm date of untying the lines, January 01, 2018. Prior to that we will be updating this blog with projects, the financials and our commitment to getting healthy.
Let's get caught up on a few things.
S/V Soaring Eagle: she is currently moored at Marina Jack's Mooring field in Sarasota, Florida. We live on the boat with our 100 pound Yellow Labrador, "Lady". We have a few projects and upgrades that we will be sharing with you as we work our way through them.
Mark: I am currently employed as a Commodity Relocation Specialist ( truck driver). I run a dedicated route from Tampa, FL to Kansas City, MO to Sterling, IL to Green Bay, WI to Tampa, Fl. I leave Saturday morning and return to the boat Thursday morning. Shake, stir and do it all over again, 50 times a year! Thus, I do not have a lot of time for projects. That's where my wonderful wife comes in.... Because of this career choice, including all the bad habits that go with it, poor diet, long work days, very little sleep, no exercise, too much Poker Rooms, I'm out of shape and overweight! Oh yeah, the Poker Rooms, that's how we've been financing some of the equipment for upgrades. It's also in the plans on contributing to the cruising kitty!
Tara: I am a CNA working at Riverfront Nursing and Rehab for the last 5 1/2 years or so. I'm the one on the boat all week. I've become a jack of all trades and the master of none. As the project person, I run errands through the week, gathering supplies and try to keep everything running and organized, which is impossible with projects unfinished until my husband returns.
Curious ~ how long before you take off?
ReplyDeleteWe are doing the same but have been slow to tie up our loose ends with land life, selling a house and a business. However, 2014 is the year we uncast the mooring lines and set sail.
Mark and Cindy
s/v Cream Puff
www.creampuff.us
Hi Mark and Cindy,
ReplyDeleteOur plan to untie the lines is 01.01.18. Currently, we both work with plans to retire in 2017. Several years ago we sold our house and moved aboard, developed a financial spreadsheet that met our goal of starting the Dream. We have a few options that might allow us to leave in late 2016 or early 2017. Best of luck to both of you.... Keep in touch.... Mark