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Read more about the article Chapter 31:  Daily life aboard a “project” boat…

Chapter 31: Daily life aboard a “project” boat…

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:August 17, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Sun, sea, sailing, and sundowners every night.  Isn’t that what Youtube says liveaboard life will be like???  The reality on a “project boat” like Meraviglia looks very different.  Well, except…

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Read more about the article Chapter 30:  “Meraviglia 13”

Chapter 30: “Meraviglia 13”

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:August 13, 2023
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One of my all-time favorite movies is Apollo 13 from 1995.  It is truly a classic.  It details the Apollo 13 moon mission in which the spacecraft suffered an explosion…

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Read more about the article Chapter 29:  Wanderlust

Chapter 29: Wanderlust

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:August 10, 2023
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Dictionary.com defines wanderlust as a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about. I have been thinking a lot about that word, family history, and the impact of genetics. As…

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Read more about the article Chapter 28:  When Your Parents Lose Their Minds

Chapter 28: When Your Parents Lose Their Minds

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:August 6, 2023
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Special from Nick Stephens: What do you do when your notoriously risk-averse parents decide to sell all their belongings and go live on a boat indefinitely? I mean, I don’t…

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Read more about the article Chapter 27:  We’re Camping!  I Hate Camping!

Chapter 27: We’re Camping! I Hate Camping!

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:August 3, 2023
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Well, Kim and I live on a boat now. As you read this, we have spent 48 hours with Meraviglia as our only residence. "Wow!" you're thinking-"they really got a…

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Read more about the article Chapter 26:  Teamwork Makes…?

Chapter 26: Teamwork Makes…?

  • Post author:rpstephens11
  • Post published:July 30, 2023
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Hi There! Bob here. I thought we were going on a sailing adventure. Instead, Kim and I are currently on a boat work adventure. It turns out we're also on…

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Read more about the article Chapter 25- Can you hear me now??!!

Chapter 25- Can you hear me now??!!

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:July 27, 2023
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Embracing a lifestyle without a set homebase or community required a lot of consideration and reflection.  Bob and I love spending time with our children, our family and friends. We…

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