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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-08-2018, 15:04
Replies: 133
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Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Sea Tow: Only for milquetoasts?

An unplanned “incident” that could cost me thousands is something I’d have trouble with, whereas $179/year is very much doable.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-06-2018, 20:18
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

I know that most didn’t believe I’d ever do it... Now they see I really was determined enough to make it happen! ��
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2018, 13:34
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2018, 13:32
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

Keep the faith, and just keep learning all you can in the meantime. Those seven years I spent dreaming and scheming went quite quickly, looking back now, yet it gave me plenty of time to learn all I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2018, 13:28
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

I have seriously considered that very thing. But I also want to move my boat to northern Michigan and cut ties with Illinois, and so selling the house makes the most sense.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-05-2018, 15:29
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

I’ve got my house up for sale, and when it sells i(if not before!) I’ll get rid of what I can and store the rest, and start heading up the Illinois River to Lake Michigan! Planning to be in the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-05-2018, 15:26
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

I did! After seven years of dreaming and scheming, I bought my first boat in October, though not quite doing the live aboard thing… Yet! I do seem to be spending more nights on the boat though, than...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-05-2018, 15:23
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

All good points considered over the past years. I’d love to do the loop someday, which is one of the major reasons I went with the MV instead of a sailboat. Much appreciate your input!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-05-2018, 15:19
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-05-2018, 15:14
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

LOL, i’m sure to most of the rest of the world, we’re all a bit loony! But we’re happy, so who cares?
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-05-2018, 07:25
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

Thanks much! I’m sure there are still a few who think of gone off the deep end, LOL. The fun part is, I don’t care, because I’m loving life and my dream come true!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-05-2018, 07:24
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

Most are in awe... and some jealous! ��
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-05-2018, 21:09
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-05-2018, 12:45
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

Thanks, Ann! I ended up getting a motor yacht though, not a sailboat, so not sure if I still fit in here, as it seems mostly sailing-minded people on this site.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-05-2018, 09:12
Replies: 43
Views: 33,581
Posted By wanderingloon
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-05-2018, 23:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: At last!

Congrats!!!!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-05-2018, 22:53
Replies: 43
Views: 33,581
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: What’s the best salt water body soap

Thanks for the info! I’ve been looking for something like Sal Suds — an I just ordered on Amazon!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-05-2018, 22:27
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Re: Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

OMG! I started this thread in 2013 when I first opened my account here at Cruisers Forum, and never came back to discover all the WONDERFUL responses from you all! For that I dearly and most...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-10-2013, 23:22
Replies: 75
Views: 13,412
Posted By wanderingloon
Major leap of faith... Call me crazy (I don't care!)

I've been reading, dreaming, studying, fantasizing, researching -- everything I can about living aboard -- for the past 3 years. The trouble is, I'm landlocked, have no experience, am female, single...
Forum: Great Lakes 18-10-2013, 05:05
Replies: 5
Views: 3,135
Posted By wanderingloon
Thanks so much for the very helpful info! ...

Thanks so much for the very helpful info! That'll get us started! :-)
Forum: Great Lakes 16-10-2013, 12:55
Replies: 5
Views: 3,135
Posted By wanderingloon
Lake St. Clair to NY, via Erie Canal and Hudson River

We're planning a cruise from Lake St. Clair to Maine, and would like to know the best place to find info needed for using the Erie Canal and the Hudson River, to come out at NY and head up the coast...
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