Sunday, November 15, 2020
A standard of excellence. Recognized value. In style year after year and historically memorable. These statements are what the Merriam-Webster Dictionary reports to be the meaning of the word “Classic.” I love classic ANYTHING classic! Cars, boats, foods... and as Captain Tom gets older, the more I consider him to be aFriday, September 25, 2020
Captain Tom is in big trouble! Would you believe he said the “S-word” in front of our Little Skippers the other day?! It’s not even officially fall yet and he has the nerve to say the word “SNOW” to me and the kids! Now, I know the summer boating season is winding down for most and the bright greenTuesday, July 21, 2020
The start of the 21st century was a big deal to me and it came with life changes. My ever-so-loved cut off jean shorts were replaced with capri pants, and my awesome tie-dyed Grateful Dead t-shirts were replaced with crop tops! The band Temple of the Dog seemed to “Say Hello to Heaven” and die off—as many one hitFriday, June 19, 2020
Our vessel and crew are ready to hit the water! Outdrives have been serviced; the hull has been painted; the cabins have been stocked and props have been buffed! Captain Tom and I have had a long winter, and a crazier, longer, confusing spring… with all of this comes a lot of daydreaming about those summer days, the ones thatFriday, May 1, 2020
10 Random Facts about SPRING TIME I Bet You Never Knew Fact #1: Starting in the 14th century, this time of year was called “springing time” and was a reference to plants “springing” from the ground. It was shortened to just “spring” in the 16th century. Fact #2: There is a Greek Goddess of SpringFriday, February 7, 2020
Back in the day, Captain Tom and I started out our “boat life” living aboard a Sea Ray 260. We would anchor for days at beautiful beaches, visit new towns and park islands, or take low RPM cruises to neighboring Canada. We always had fun and exciting nautical adventures but we had some challenges when it came to foodWednesday, January 1, 2020
It was the early 2000s B.C. (Before Children) and Captain Tom and I were finishing up the last semester at school and getting ready for another exciting summer in the 1000 Islands. Back then, it was a lot easier to hit the road with only a tent and a cooler filled with Gatorade and Hoffman hotdogs... such a simpler time. We would bopFriday, October 25, 2019
When I was growing up, my mother had a lot of “motherly quotes” she would refer to in fitting situations. One of her more frequently used sayings has a deeper meaning and life message, but it can most certainly be applied to this issue of GLS! It is a great message that can apply to a person’s self worth, theMonday, August 5, 2019
If you’re a habitual boater, you most likely have your go-to destinations, those your crew likes to call the “home away from home.” Broadly speaking, for us, it’s the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, but my Captain and crew have a few hotspots we especially love to frequent. When we are up for some funWednesday, June 19, 2019
Established in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is the oldest continuous seagoing service. The duties of the USCG includes Search and Rescue, Aids to Navigation, Port Security and Military Readiness, Maritime Law Enforcement, and last but not least, Ice Breaking, which I’m sure is currently in practice right around this time
