Landlocked Liveaboard: Loving the Lubbers’ Life
Everyone wants to be happy. Right now there are a thousand things I can think of that I expect would make me happy. Someday I’m going to do or have or make those things. Someday we’re going to live on a boat again and life is going to be wonderful. But not today. We had [...]
Photo Shoot Aboard Lady Washington in Morro Bay, CA
So today, in lieu of Wordless Wednesday, I am FINALLY posting a few photos from our awesome family photo shoot aboard the Tall Ship Lady Washington. Thanks to the lovely Ginger of Sandprints Photos in Morro Bay for her amazing photography and cheery personality. Also a big thanks to Captain Miah and the Lady crew! [...]
A Brand New Sailor Boy
Actually, he has not been out on the water yet, but since he is the son of two sailors, I think it’s fair to call him a little sailor boy! So this is why I have not been blogging lately. I’ve been busy taking care of this little one. He’ll be 6 weeks old on [...]
Weekend Project: Brightwork and a Little Red Wagon
Brightwork is a term that sends some sailors running for cover; it makes others jump up and down and leap for joy. Well, it makes me leap for joy, anyway. And no matter if you love the work or hate it, it’s hard to deny that the end result is beautiful. So what exactly is [...]
You Deserve to Learn How to Say “I Am Trying to Communicate With You” in 9 Languages!
Image via Wikipedia So I decided to try the iPhone app iHeadlines, and it’s pretty good! But a lot of the headlines it generated were also very funny. (Like the one I used to name this post.) My other favorite was: “Thousands Now Knit Nautical Flags Who Never Thought They Could …With These 26 Letters” [...]
Nautical Flag Knitting Pattern: B is for Bravo (and Dangerous Cargo)
The Bravo, or letter B flag, when hoisted on its own means “I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous cargo.” It’s another swallowtail, just like the Alpha flag, so it’s a little tricky to knit, but not too bad. It’s also one of only two solid colored letter flags. (The other one is Quebec, [...]
Nautical Flag Knitting Patterns: A is for Alpha
A tutorial on how to knit or crochet the Alpha, or Letter A nautical flag.
