New Wool Camp Blankets in the Shop!
When I sailed aboard the Schooner Mystic Whaler, we had a large stash of “deck blankets.” These blankets were not fancy. They were just thin, army-style blankets, some with a few moth holes in them, but oh my, were they warm! One night I was sleeping on deck under one of these blankets, and at [...]
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 [...]
For the Love of Nautical Flags
I have an obsession with nautical signal flags and the International Code of Signals. I often find myself making jokes based on the signals, but I tend to be the only one around (lately) who thinks they’re funny. (It’s a whole different story when you live with a crew of 12 or so other sailors [...]
Etsy Finds: Eco Friendly Beach Totes
When you’re trying to downsize and live life with no more than 100 possessions, the first step is to stop buying stuff. The next step is to edit the things you already have. Since it’s important to know where your stuff comes from, I try to only keep things that are handmade and recycled/upcycled.
"It is the East, and Juliet is…the Letter J."
I’ve mentioned before that I really love the many meanings of nautical signal flags. Once you catch on, some combinations that were probably meant to be randomly decorative become really funny. For example, the combination Mike-Golf-Victor, or “MGV,” means “Patient has foreign body in the nose.” If your initials are MGV, it might be helpful [...]
Romeo and Juliet
I really love the many meanings of nautical flags. One of my favorite combinations is Romeo + Juliet. One version of the meaning of Romeo, or the “R” flag (the red one pictured here) is “The way is off my vessel. You may feel your way past me.” Juliet’s response? “Fire on board. Keep your [...]
