tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.comments2017-10-29T14:41:50.746-04:00s/v Mowzers/vMowzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01042581938137654897noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-58726528364592390702017-10-29T14:41:50.746-04:002017-10-29T14:41:50.746-04:00Thank you Catherine and Henry, that would have bee...Thank you Catherine and Henry, that would have been one of the hardest blogs that you have ever written, good on you for sharing it with us all. We met you in Grenada and yet we still keep in touch and I'm sure we will for quite some time in the future. Sending you huge hugs from Down Under, Cam and Annie still on Annecam XXXCam "H"https://www.blogger.com/profile/04921746499129872629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-80654216119975682822017-10-29T12:30:34.842-04:002017-10-29T12:30:34.842-04:00Thanks for the update. We've been lurking on y...Thanks for the update. We've been lurking on your website for a while as we were getting ready to make a move ourselves. Good that Aviva came through for you, and you're already thinking of the next adventure.John Caseyhttp://lowflite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-44621571375624906082017-10-29T11:44:27.781-04:002017-10-29T11:44:27.781-04:00Ron and I have been thinking of you guys and wonde...Ron and I have been thinking of you guys and wondering about Mowzer's fate. Our hearts go out to both of you. I am so relieved to hear that your insurance company was fair and prompt - I have heard of some much less positive experiences. At the end of the day, your memories are yours forever, and thanks to your blog, they are captured forever. It was a wonderful chapter of your life. Now you'll just have to start a new one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716081378879428823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-603798556795612622017-06-20T03:26:02.390-04:002017-06-20T03:26:02.390-04:00Hi! I've been poring over your solar panel in...Hi! I've been poring over your solar panel installation article and was interested to know how it went over some time? (sorry, I couldn't figure out how to post a comment in that thread and can't find a direct contact link for you both). Our contact details are on our blog (a2b2sea@gmail.com / www.a2b2sea.com). Thanks :)Brycehttp://www.a2b2sea.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-48802259029424663122017-02-05T23:48:10.299-04:002017-02-05T23:48:10.299-04:00In the tropics or back up in Ontario, I'm sure...In the tropics or back up in Ontario, I'm sure our paths will cross again soon. We're loving the new ride - it's a Mazda5 although the 3 was in the running too. Have fun back up north but let some of the snow melt before you come back!s/vMowzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042581938137654897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-80102041365827839962017-02-05T09:07:58.520-04:002017-02-05T09:07:58.520-04:00Nice ride - a Mazda 3 - same as ours on land! We&#...Nice ride - a Mazda 3 - same as ours on land! We're putting Serenada up at TOBY, across the canal from Mowzer, end of March; 'heading home early for our promotions to grandparents :). Embrace your next chapter, and who knows, we may yet see you on the water in another season.<br />Serenadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17690724678443467707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-86883546783551508752016-11-28T14:05:53.267-04:002016-11-28T14:05:53.267-04:00Hi John - great to hear from you and hello back to...Hi John - great to hear from you and hello back to everyone at CYOA. You're absolutely right about money flying!! I truly believe that the lifestyle that you had on land is the lifestyle you bring to the water - by the time most of us are out here, our behaviours are pretty much ingrained.s/vMowzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042581938137654897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-45935448631617443162016-11-27T07:40:30.873-04:002016-11-27T07:40:30.873-04:00Money fliesMoney fliesvitempesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181691485019688317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-20572762413399481822016-11-27T07:39:53.150-04:002016-11-27T07:39:53.150-04:00Hello Catherine and Henry, great post on an inters...Hello Catherine and Henry, great post on an intersting topic. One really does have to make certain decisions about how frugally you want to live and how much you will allow your life to be focused around spending. Cruising is meant to be a relaxing and fulfilling change of life not a depravation experience, IMO. Regardless, it is amazing how the moneybflies out of ones pockets. I wonder how the ratios compare to how it was spent on land?<br /><br /><br />Keep on writing, I enjoy your blog. Hello from everyone at CYOA. John.vitempesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181691485019688317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-24519684266620980232016-11-27T06:47:35.536-04:002016-11-27T06:47:35.536-04:00Thanks Susan - yes, we too were surprised just how...Thanks Susan - yes, we too were surprised just how much cruising costs and I think a lot of people don't like to share because of just that, and the fact we're just so shy to talk about money. We are very hopeful that the western Caribbean might be a bit cheaper than the eastern but I am sure as time goes on and more people go there, the prices will rise. Perhaps Cuba for the moment? Fair winds - Catherine.s/vMowzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042581938137654897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-24872641931492855232016-11-26T22:31:38.988-04:002016-11-26T22:31:38.988-04:00Thanks Catherine for posting. Not too many people...Thanks Catherine for posting. Not too many people would post their expenses but it will help other people who are thinking of cruising. It was a surprise to us how much cruising costs. We did find that Guatemala was cheaper in every way except that we did not get hauled out. Land travel in Guatemala and hotel / restaurant expenses were also very reasonable. Perhaps this would appeal to some cruisers. Thanks again and hope to see you somewhere, sometime. Susan on s/v AlpenglowALPENGLOWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466900792721630467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-26174187634497995302016-10-28T06:41:45.514-04:002016-10-28T06:41:45.514-04:00Great to see you and Mowzer all going strong and e...Great to see you and Mowzer all going strong and enjoying life. All of us at CYOA say hello.vitempesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181691485019688317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-4866821258627069542015-05-28T13:53:04.475-04:002015-05-28T13:53:04.475-04:00Thanks Ron, guess I'd have to go polish my cro...Thanks Ron, guess I'd have to go polish my crown!s/vMowzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042581938137654897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-30022673724398459112015-05-28T10:48:46.228-04:002015-05-28T10:48:46.228-04:00A visit to http://www.thekingdomofredonda.com/ ind...A visit to http://www.thekingdomofredonda.com/ indicates King Bob the Bald passed on September 1, 2009. I highly recommend you follow the "Pleas click here for more details" link for an amusing read.<br /><br />Catherine,<br />Maybe you blog can make you eligible as Queen Catherine I. :-)<br /><br />RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-40105591993054407692015-03-17T13:41:18.058-04:002015-03-17T13:41:18.058-04:00Thanks! And we're still having a blast today a...Thanks! And we're still having a blast today as live aboards :-). The boat has worked out very well for us.s/vMowzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042581938137654897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-58066346102834178012015-03-17T12:58:59.822-04:002015-03-17T12:58:59.822-04:00Glad to see you had so much fun, and congrats on t...Glad to see you had so much fun, and congrats on the magazine mention!Somerset Wedding Girlhttp://www.holbrookhouse.co.uk/weddingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-60352853865925005052015-02-20T10:41:33.615-04:002015-02-20T10:41:33.615-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Ron Dullemondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-89981859562030991702015-02-15T10:39:44.507-04:002015-02-15T10:39:44.507-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Caitlin Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064786739358193559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-74213635554461577012015-02-08T08:45:12.950-04:002015-02-08T08:45:12.950-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-11546152331144818622015-01-27T11:10:36.711-04:002015-01-27T11:10:36.711-04:00Hearing about a friend's decision to live on a...Hearing about a friend's decision to live on a boat is very unusual, so I don't really blame your friends for having such odd questions. Regardless, I'm excited for you as you venture out into the open sea. It's not everyday you read about someone so brave as to live an unusual life. I hope you keep us posted with your adventures. Stay safe! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cmh-inc.com/" rel="nofollow">Traci Mcadaniel @ Carolina Material Handling</a>Traci Mcdanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721657028972452021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-23593281953044129512015-01-23T18:02:20.332-04:002015-01-23T18:02:20.332-04:00But it was oh so good! Doesn't matter how, so...But it was oh so good! Doesn't matter how, so long as you enjoy it :-)s/vMowzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042581938137654897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-71821619444206750992015-01-22T13:38:58.762-04:002015-01-22T13:38:58.762-04:00St. Félicien dip...quelle sacrilege! ;-)St. Félicien dip...quelle sacrilege! ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-30497489691198362732015-01-14T16:51:55.838-04:002015-01-14T16:51:55.838-04:00I remember some of these views; beautiful pictures...I remember some of these views; beautiful pictures! I'm really enjoying following you guys...a little jealous too :-p Happy Sailing!smcs22https://www.blogger.com/profile/08207061892646496761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-11076969514154732742015-01-01T19:46:36.300-04:002015-01-01T19:46:36.300-04:00Yay Peter! Here's what our cruising guide has...Yay Peter! Here's what our cruising guide has to say about Soursop: "A very unlikely looking delicacy this fruit is large (often weighing several pounds), with a green, spiny exterior. The shape is like that of a large green pine cone irregularly formed. Only very few are eaten fresh, as most are used in flavoring other dishes with it's sweet fragrance, like soursop ice cream, or in tropical fruit drinks with a healthy measure of rum!"<br />... Sounds like my kind of fruit!<br />What's the prize for quickest Google?? :-)s/vMowzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042581938137654897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401446941115989958.post-62069846899356253402015-01-01T09:16:54.397-04:002015-01-01T09:16:54.397-04:00Wow, Jim is correct in his comments! And the answe...Wow, Jim is correct in his comments! And the answer is Soursop, do we win a prize?Peter Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583112250893504209noreply@blogger.com