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Colleen Yates

Kendra Smith

 

  • February 2020
    • Feb 4, 2020 quit playing with your dinghy! part 2, inflatables, RIBs & hard sides Feb 4, 2020
  • September 2019
    • Sep 28, 2019 Boat Name Addendum 9-19 Sep 28, 2019
  • March 2019
    • Mar 6, 2019 On-board Marine AC Critter Eviction and Stain Prevention Mar 6, 2019
  • February 2019
    • Feb 15, 2019 One, Two, Three on board AC; A marine air conditioning crash course. Feb 15, 2019
  • November 2017
    • Nov 9, 2017 quit playing with your dinghy! part 1, retrieval and storage Nov 9, 2017
  • October 2017
    • Oct 30, 2017 liveaboard law? Oct 30, 2017
    • Oct 26, 2017 liveaboard boat pets Oct 26, 2017
    • Oct 17, 2017 Winter on board, what's going to happen? Part 2 Oct 17, 2017
    • Oct 13, 2017 Winter on board, what's going to happen? Part 1 Oct 13, 2017
    • Oct 11, 2017 finding the perfect liveaboard marina Oct 11, 2017
    • Oct 9, 2017 what's it really going to cost you to be a liveaboard. Oct 9, 2017
    • Oct 7, 2017 survey time, hanging it out there. Oct 7, 2017
    • Oct 5, 2017 Marine Product Reviews Oct 5, 2017
    • Oct 3, 2017 financing a boat, what to expect Oct 3, 2017
  • September 2017
    • Sep 28, 2017 don't spend money on a survey just yet... Sep 28, 2017
    • Sep 27, 2017 turn your boat name into art Sep 27, 2017
    • Sep 25, 2017 finding your boat Sep 25, 2017
    • Sep 23, 2017 boat tax Sep 23, 2017
    • Sep 21, 2017 what's in a name Sep 21, 2017
    • Sep 20, 2017 from the launch Sep 20, 2017
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MarinAire 16000 btu Air Conditioner and Heat Pump for boats
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Oct 5 MarinAire 16000 btu Air Conditioner and Heat Pump for boats

Michael Yates

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FloJet 02840100A Marine High Volume Water System
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Oct 5 FloJet 02840100A Marine High Volume Water System

Michael Yates

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Silverton 410 Sport Bridge
Silverton 410 Sport Bridge

This is the factory stock picture of our boat.

In the channel
In the channel

I took this from the helm of "Kari Me Away" coming back from a bottom cleaning run.

Herring Bay looking West into the Sunset
Herring Bay looking West into the Sunset

I took this from Ron's center console at sunset in Herring Bay. 

Dinghy Ride Sunset
Dinghy Ride Sunset

Looking back from the channel at Herrington Harbor North on our dinghy "Danger Mouse"

Ghost
Ghost

From our finger pier one morning before heading to work.

Full Moon Rise
Full Moon Rise

Looking East from Danger Mouse while drifting to sunset

Coraline's platypus
Coraline's platypus

Coraline sporting her new bow cushion and head pillow.  Thanks to Mom

Ladies
Ladies

Mama Mallard and her girls.  The local bridge club. 

Prop wash
Prop wash

Heading out on "Kari Me Away" for a sunset cruise

Sunrise
Sunrise

From I Dock at Herrington Harbor North at sunrise.  This is the picture I show people when they ask "How can you live on a boat"

Our first snow
Our first snow

The first snow aboard Coraline

Sunrise over Herring Bay
Sunrise over Herring Bay

Its like light being poured into a bowl

Fur Crew
Fur Crew

Oz and Oogie in Coraline's galley

Pink Eye
Pink Eye
Full Moon Calm
Full Moon Calm

Looking of the weather deck aboard Coraline. 

Panorama of Coraline's Galley and Saloon
Panorama of Coraline's Galley and Saloon

Sitting at the settee, Silverton 410 Sport Bridge

Our local cormorant
Our local cormorant

Colleen named him "Fred"

Panorama of a Double Sunbow
Panorama of a Double Sunbow
Ahhhhh
Ahhhhh

A long day's rest and an orange crush on Coraline's bow cushion

Steaming into the sunrise
Steaming into the sunrise

Leaving Oriental, NC to get a head start on the day.

Danger Mouse transom light
Danger Mouse transom light

As the fish start migrating through and the fishfinder looks like a Christmas tree just in the marina.  It's fun to turn on the underwater lights to attract them.

Stir stick
Stir stick

Oogie being a shit

pug abuse
Summer squall- Herrington Harbor North
Fish eye view
Fish eye view

Looking south to a private dock on Tracy's Creek

Blue light special
Blue light special

The cockpit aboard Coraline.  Lit with blue led courtesy lights from imtra.com

From the bridge
From the bridge

A pano from the fly bridge out to the Chesapeake Bay

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Silverton 410 Sport Bridge In the channel Herring Bay looking West into the Sunset Dinghy Ride Sunset Ghost Full Moon Rise Coraline's platypus Ladies Prop wash Sunrise Our first snow Sunrise over Herring Bay Fur Crew Pink Eye Full Moon Calm Panorama of Coraline's Galley and Saloon Our local cormorant Panorama of a Double Sunbow Ahhhhh Steaming into the sunrise Danger Mouse transom light Stir stick
pug abuse
Summer squall- Herrington Harbor North
Fish eye view Blue light special From the bridge IMG_0200[1].JPG
 

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On this day in 2018 I bought this truck. It was so pretty a rainbow shot it out of it while I was signing the documents. 18 months later I sold it because the payments weren't getting me any closer to my financial goals. . I finally have a new laptop
On this day in 2018 I bought this truck. It was so pretty a rainbow shot it out of it while I was signing the documents. 18 months later I sold it because the payments weren't getting me any closer to my financial goals. . I finally have a new laptop so I've been quite busy editing new videos for YouTube and writing logbook posts for our website. The logbook is a mix of stories about our adventures and me pouring my heart out detailing our failures at reaching financial independence. Go give it a read if you like good stories or if you enjoy watching a desperately frugal person fall apart as he makes one step forward and two steps backwards in what seems to be a hopeless journey to becoming financially independent. . #chesapeakebay #seadoogotmethere #newcars #fire #financialfreedom
Pre-COVID, but only barely. We snapped this photo of one of the coolest alleys ever while in Roatán, Honduras last February. At this time, we barely knew what Coronavirus was. A month later, the world was quarantined to their homes. Crazy to t
Pre-COVID, but only barely. We snapped this photo of one of the coolest alleys ever while in Roatán, Honduras last February. At this time, we barely knew what Coronavirus was. A month later, the world was quarantined to their homes. Crazy to think what a different world we lived in four months ago. . Story time: Kari wanted to go lay on a beach and I wanted to check out the beach bar. As I sat at the bar drinking a local brew and watching a group of newbies fall off paddle boards into the turquoise water (we all fall. Don't worry about being new to something and falling in front of people. Only assholes will laugh AT you. It's more fun when people are around to laugh WITH you and help you get back up), I struck up a conversation with a very drunk white guy sitting next to me. . He drank shot after shot of tequila while mumbling his life story to me. After we started talking, his shots cost him double since he insisted on buying me one every time he had one. Each time he took a shot, I think he forgot he just had one because he would immediately order more. I drank the first one, dumped the second one, and told the bartender "no mas para mi." I'm pretty bad at Spanish, so the bartender kept them coming two at a time. The guy would gulp down each shot I ignored as if it was water. . He was mostly incoherent, but after asking him to repeat himself several times, I pieced together that he was from Arizona and came to Roátan for a couple of weeks ten years ago. He had a local wife, owned two businesses on the island, plus FIFTY restaurants in the US. Yes, 50! . His visa was expiring so he was being forced to go back to the states where the Revenue man would be waiting for him with handcuffs as he stepped off the plane. After a ten year hiatus in Paradise, he was facing jail time in the States for not paying taxes on any of those fifty restaurants he owned back home. . Oops. . The moral of the story is, if you go to Roátan for two weeks, sell all your assets in the States because you're probably going to stay down there for a while. . . . #neverstopexploringtraveling #roatanhonduras #lifeisanadventure
There's a good story behind this weird Instagram post. Kari is out on her longest ever solo run on the Sea Doo! She left from West River, where you see my face, and is riding to Deale, at the bottom left of the map. . Notice her speed. After many yea
There's a good story behind this weird Instagram post. Kari is out on her longest ever solo run on the Sea Doo! She left from West River, where you see my face, and is riding to Deale, at the bottom left of the map. . Notice her speed. After many years of riding skis on the Chesapeake Bay, we've found that about 20 to 25 mph is the sweet spot for cruising on a jet ski. The water is just too rough to go any faster out there. This is why we don't bother wasting our money on the faster, supercharged models. We've ridden in groups with those faster skis and we all got there at the same time. We happened to have arrived on about half as much fuel, in many cases. . If you are considering a PWC for exploring the Chesapeake Bay, save your money and get the more economical model. If you live on a lake, get the 70 mph version and shred some gnar! . We ride a 2018 Sea Doo GTX 155. Previously, we owned a 2015 Sea Doo GTI 130. They both go 55 mph top speed, but the 130 was slightly better on fuel. The huge difference between these skis is the hull. The GTX hull is MUCH more comfortable in rough water. There is a very noticeable night and day difference between those two skis in rough water. From our experience, the Sea Doo GTX I'd the perfect ski for the Chesapeake Bay. . For 2020, they increased the hp to 170 over our 155. We are excited to get that one with more hp, but still no supercharger. In addition to a higher upfront cost and more gas usage, the supercharged models have to be winterized. We've never winterized our skis, and in fact, we ride in the ice and snow! Check out our YouTube videos for proof! . #chesapeakebay #seadoogotmethere
On this Memorial Day, we are thinking about all the suffering and loss the world has experienced this year. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this pandemic. I’m also remembering my friend, Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Farley, Afghanistan 2008. If you are able, please consider donating to COVID response and veteran support groups. Be good. Hug someone in your household and tell them you love them.
FINALLY! Didn't catch anything, but we didn't care. It was nice to be back on the water. I think this is only the second day we've been on the water this year. Will it hurry and warm up, already!? . #chesapeakebay
FINALLY! Didn't catch anything, but we didn't care. It was nice to be back on the water. I think this is only the second day we've been on the water this year. Will it hurry and warm up, already!? . #chesapeakebay
Hopefully the 'rona won't take the sunsets away from us. . . . #chesapeakebay #mdlivin #mdinfocus #betteronthebay #chesapeakelife #seadooshouldhavegotmethere #shouldbechesapeakebayboating #wishiwaschesapeakebaysailing
Hopefully the 'rona won't take the sunsets away from us. . . . #chesapeakebay #mdlivin #mdinfocus #betteronthebay #chesapeakelife #seadooshouldhavegotmethere #shouldbechesapeakebayboating #wishiwaschesapeakebaysailing
Google reminded me today that on this day 3 years ago we were deciding whether to sell or repair our 1976 27' Hunter named Rhumb Line. The hatches all leaked, in addition to an unknown source of rain water intrusion that was most likely the deck-to-h
Google reminded me today that on this day 3 years ago we were deciding whether to sell or repair our 1976 27' Hunter named Rhumb Line. The hatches all leaked, in addition to an unknown source of rain water intrusion that was most likely the deck-to-hull joint. Despite our best efforts to keep her dry, the interior wood all needed to be replaced. Ultimately we decided it was more of a project than what we were willing to take on. We slapped a sign on her that said, "It's been fun, but it's time to let her go. $100 OBO." These photos show some of the customizations I did to make her faster. Stickers! Some from a road trip I took out West in 2013. Others from my past life as a whitewater and sea kayaker. More from friends' endeavors into entrepreneurship. One is my name tag from orientation day from way back in 2010 when I started working at REI. So many memories in that old boat, but we were quickly growing out of her. Feels like it's been so much longer than three years. . If we can ever kick the 'ronas ass, we will get another boat this year. Hopefully. We decided to dump a bunch of money into our house, so hopefully we have room in our bank account for a boat. . . . #chesapeakebay #neverstopexploringtraveling #mdlivin #mdinfocus #chesapeakebayboating #betteronthebay #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakelife #goplayoutside
Day 9. A little windblown, but still had fun taking advantage of the 77° weather on Friday after a full week of being stuck in the house. Due to the wind blowing cold water all over me I wasn't able to go far, so I explored the shallow waters of
Day 9. A little windblown, but still had fun taking advantage of the 77° weather on Friday after a full week of being stuck in the house. Due to the wind blowing cold water all over me I wasn't able to go far, so I explored the shallow waters of West River and its tributaries at idle speeds. I think the ski was happy to be in the water. . ANNOUNCEMENT! . I'm in the process of writing a blog post about making do with what you have. I've been looking back at my life and realizing opportunities I've missed because I was waiting until I had something "better" for the job rather than utilizing what I already have. I'm saying this because I've put off some adventures around the Chesapeake Bay because I don't have a boat with overnight accommodations. Although I can't anchor out overnight on the Sea Doo, I can tie up in marinas and stay in hotels. This year, I am encouraging more people to get out on the Bay. I'm going to show the world that you don't need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a boat to enjoy weekend long, or even week long, trips around the Chesapeake Bay. Over the course of the 2020 boating season, we are going to complete two HUGE trips to prove you can explore the Chesapeake Bay in its entirety from the discomfort of something as small and affordable as a PWC. If it can be done on a PWC, it can be done on almost anything! . Trip 1. We will complete the new Great Chesapeake Bay Loop by PWC. Check out @visitmaryland for more info on the loop! . Trip 2. Cap to Cap by PWC. We will ride the Sea Doo from the Maryland state capitol to the Virginia state capitol; Annapolis to Richmond. . See our blog posts in the Logbook for more information on these adventures. Link in bio. . . . #neverstopexploringtraveling #seadoogotmethere #mdlivin #mdinfocus #chesapeakebayboating #betteronthebay #spinsheet100 #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakelife #goplayoutside
Anyone ever seen jelly fish in the water this time of year? I've ever only noticed them in warm water. They seem to be frozen in place! . . . #chesapeakebay #chesapeakebaylife #neverstopexploringtraveling #mdlivin  #mdinfocus #chesapeakebayboating #betteronthebay #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakelife #goplayoutside
A few weeks ago we took a cruise to celebrate @allicio_boat birthday . Loads of adventures happened! Along the way, we surprised Kari's dad with a vow renewal, in which yours truly officiated. "You drink, I drink, we drink. By the power vested in me by this beach in Mexico, I re-pronounce you husband and wife. Let's party." Then we rode a boat up a river in Belize to explore Mayan ruins. After that Kari and I explored Roatan, Honduras for a day. I'm pretty sure we are going to run away to Roatan some day soon. If this account goes silent, you know where to find us. Ever been encouraged to jump off the roof of a dock bar by the owner? Love you, Roatan! . Two weeks later our ship was quarantined for a Coronavirus scare. A brawl broke out and people were pepper sprayed. Looks like we missed the real fun. . BTW, I'm counting this as 8 days on the water for 2020. 😎 . . . . #cruise #cruiseship #roatanhonduras #belize #unbelievable #greenflash #sunset #sunsetcruise #caribbeansunset #mscmeraviglia #oceanlife #waterman #sailinglife #spinsheet100
“I’m on a Boat” GIVEAWAY two is here! This is your last opportunity to win TWO FREE tickets to the Baltimore Boat Show. Follow us and tag a buddy in the comments who you’d love to share your FREE ticket with. Encourage them to
“I’m on a Boat” GIVEAWAY two is here! This is your last opportunity to win TWO FREE tickets to the Baltimore Boat Show. Follow us and tag a buddy in the comments who you’d love to share your FREE ticket with. Encourage them to tag you back for more chances to win! Don’t forget to head over to Twitter for another entry! (@ChesWanderlust) Every tag is an entry! . You need a boat, 'cause you can’t see this from shore! The Baltimore Boat Show has you covered for making your own experiences on the water in 2020. You want to explore the Chesapeake Bay on the cheap, like us, from your very own kayak, paddle board, or Personal Watercraft? Or do you desire the convenience and comfort of owning your very own boat? Maybe you are interested in a new center console for landing that record striped bass this year. Perhaps, you want to tow the kids behind a hot wakeboard boat! . If you're looking for a boat, head over to booth K-16 and talk to @pasadenaboatworks. We've teamed up with @pasadenaboatworks to draw this weekend's winner. Their philosophy is similar to ours: "LIFE ON THE WATER IS NOT JUST FOR A PRIVILEGED FEW. EVERY ONE OF US SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE A FULFILLING LIFE THROUGH ENJOYING TIME ON THE WATER." They have a huge inventory of new and used boats, plus a full service shop and parts department along with all the accessories you'll need to help you start you own adventures on the Chesapeak Bay in 2020! . www.pasadenaboatworks.com . Find Pasadena Boat Works at booth K-16. . Let us know if you get a new water toy and let’s go play on the water this year! . Winner will be drawn on Monday, January 20th at Pasadena Boat Works. This is for two, one day passes to the Baltimore Boat Show to be used any single day between January 23rd - 26th, 2020. . THANK YOU! . . . . #inpartnershipwith #BaltBoatShow #neverstopexploringtraveling #mdlivin #mdinfocus #chesapeakebayboating #betteronaboat #chesapeakebay #giveaway #betteronthebay #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakelife #goplayoutside #maryland #waterman #seadoogotmethere #seadoo #waterlife
The first of TWO “I’m on a Boat” GIVEAWAYS is here! Here is your first opportunity to win TWO FREE tickets to the Baltimore Boat Show. Follow us and tag a buddy in the comments that you want to share your FREE ticket with. Encourage
The first of TWO “I’m on a Boat” GIVEAWAYS is here! Here is your first opportunity to win TWO FREE tickets to the Baltimore Boat Show. Follow us and tag a buddy in the comments that you want to share your FREE ticket with. Encourage them to tag you back for more chances to win! This is a drawing to win 2 free tickets to the Baltimore Boat Show. Oh yeah, head over to Twitter for another entry! @ChesWanderlust . Everything is more fun on a boat! The Baltimore Boat Show has everything you need to get out on the water: Dinghy, Kayak, SUP, PWC (We are looking forward to the new Sea Doo!), and of course, BOATS! Plus accessories, classes, and hands on events that make this a really fun time on boats, indoors, in the winter. January doesn’t get much better. . Winner will be notified no later than midnight Monday, January 13th. This is for two, one day passes to the Baltimore Boat Show to be used between January 23rd - 26th, 2020. There will be another chance to win two more tickets next weekend on Instagram and Twitter! . . . . #inpartnershipwith #BaltBoatShow #neverstopexploringtraveling #mdlivin #mdinfocus #chesapeakebayboating #betteronaboat #chesapeakebay #giveaway #betteronthebay #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakelife #goplayoutside #maryland #waterman #seadoogotmethere
Need a new boat? The Baltimore Boat Show is coming January 23 - 26! We are beyond excited that they gave us FOUR tickets to give to you! Join us for our "I'm on a Boat, Giveaway!" We will give away two tickets this weekend and two more the
Need a new boat? The Baltimore Boat Show is coming January 23 - 26! We are beyond excited that they gave us FOUR tickets to give to you! Join us for our "I'm on a Boat, Giveaway!" We will give away two tickets this weekend and two more the following weekend. . Tell your friends to follow us so they don't miss this chance to get free tickets to the boat show. You know they will be pissed if they find out you didn't tell them! . I can't believe we haven't posted this photo before. I think this is a winner, what do you think about this photo? . . #inpartnershipwith #BaltBoatShow #chesapeakebay #betteronaboat #seadoogotmethere #waterman #boatlife #giveaway #betteronthebay #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakelife #goplayoutside
Giveaway! A t-shirt and hat from @oysterrecovery! This is the last day of the Chesapeake Wanderlust Oyster Recovery Partnership fund drive. Go to our website and pledge, or go ahead and go donate directly @ oysterecovery.org/donate . Rules for the gi
Giveaway! A t-shirt and hat from @oysterrecovery! This is the last day of the Chesapeake Wanderlust Oyster Recovery Partnership fund drive. Go to our website and pledge, or go ahead and go donate directly @ oysterecovery.org/donate . Rules for the giveaway: follow us and @oysterrecovery. Tag a fellow oyster lover in the comments OR guess how many oysters ORP planted this year OR tell us your favorite oyster fact. We will choose a random winner on Christmas day, December 25th. . We have a few really cool tricks up our sleeves for 2020. Thank you so much for all your support and donations. Happy holidays and very merry New Year! . . . . #chesapeakebay #giveaway #giveback #oysters #betteronthebay #spinsheet100 #mdlivin #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakelife #goplayoutside #maryland #waterman
Breaking ice to get out of the creek today. Day 3 for the oysters! Time is running out to pledge! Sunday is the last day unless we get $500 in pledges before then. . I was given an opportunity to do something cool today! I was interviewed on a podcast. I’ll post more details as they become available. . What an incredible journey this has turned into! And we are JUST getting warmed up. Something extraordinary is shaping up for us for 2020. Really big things are coming! . Thank you for all of your support and generosity. We hope you’ll continue to follow along and even join us out on the water in 2020. . . . #chesapeakewanderlust #seadoogotmethere #oysters #maryland #savethebay #spinsheet100 betteronthebay #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakebay #getoutside #goplayoutside #neverstopexploringtraveling
Day 26 for the oysters, 101 total. If we get $500 dollars in pledges before my last day on Sunday, I'll get on the water every day for the rest of December. . Go pledge! Link in bio, or chesapeakewanderlust.com/orp. . If you need motivation to pledge
Day 26 for the oysters, 101 total. If we get $500 dollars in pledges before my last day on Sunday, I'll get on the water every day for the rest of December. . Go pledge! Link in bio, or chesapeakewanderlust.com/orp. . If you need motivation to pledge, go check out the good work @oysterrecovery is doing to plant oysters in the bay. 8.5 BILLION oysters planted to date! . Healthy oyster reefs are vital to the restoration of the #ChesapeakeBay. A single oyster can clean 50 gallons of Bay water a day. Not to mention their economic impact for the region. . It's incredibly easy to be a part of the solution. ORP is able to plant 100 oysters for only $1! Please go pledge $1, or $500, to keep me on the water for a couple more weeks. . . #oysters #maryland #savethebay #spinsheet100 #mdlivin #mdinfocus #chesapeakesailing #chesapeakelife #betteronthebay #chesapeakewanderlust
Day 100 of #spinsheet100 is DONE! THANK YOU so much for the support and encouragement all of you kept sending me. A special big thank you to all who have pledged to @oysterrecovery. If you haven't pledged yet, please head over to our website (link in bio) and pledge to give at least $1 to ORP when I finish the rest of the challenge. The deal is, I do 5 more days on the water before the end of the year and you donate whatever you want to ORP. . To make the deal a little more challenging, I'm going to do the rest of the challenge in one shot. That's right. Rain, snow, or tornadoes, I'll be on the water every day starting tomorrow until Sunday Dec 22. . Let's make this more interesting. If we get $500 in pledges between now and Sunday Dec 22, I'll get out on the water EVERY DAY until the end of the year. . Giveaway tomorrow! You know what, I'm feeling generous. There will be several giveaways this week! . #chesapeakebay #chesapeakewanderlust #waterman #oyster #oysters #getoutside #landofpleasantliving #maryland #mdlivin #mdinfocus #chesapeakesailing #goplayoutside #betteronthebay #seadoogotmethere #neverstopexploringtraveling
I wonder how many scenes like this I would have missed had I not taken on the #spinsheet100 challenge? It's surreal to think I only have about three days left before I've finally completed it. Every day on the water is enjoyable but, I would be lying
I wonder how many scenes like this I would have missed had I not taken on the #spinsheet100 challenge? It's surreal to think I only have about three days left before I've finally completed it. Every day on the water is enjoyable but, I would be lying if I refused to admit this has been a particularly difficult challenge. 100 days = two times a week, every week, all year. That includes all the crappy months when most boats aren't even in the water. My crazy self has decided to add five more days in December! . My list of reasons to fail is long. We don't have a boat this year for making longer, overnight trips that log days faster than day trips on the ski or SUP. Plus, photos and videos from our boat travels make better stories, although we've had some doozies on the ski this year! Additionally, I've been traveling a lot for work, especially in the warmer months. When I get home from work in the evening, just like everyone else, I'm tired and don't feel like doing anything. Like most people, I leave for work before the sun comes up and get home after dark. . When we picked our house, we chose one close to the water. So, boat or no boat, I have toys and easy access to the water. Tired, traveling, no boat, it's cold/hot/raining/windy, this is hard, are all excuses designed by my weak minded angel on my left shoulder to give me a way out. My adventurous angel on my right shoulder is sitting there the whole time chanting, "Dooo it, dooo it, dooo it!" . My dad always says, "Excuses are like buttholes. We all have one and they all stink." I have no excuses for my excuses. This is what I love to do. Although my default state is lazy, I yearn to explore, even if only the waters of my own backyard. I have to push myself out the door to do it. In the end, I'm always so thankful for the adventurous angel. . Push yourself to do something outside "easy mode" this weekend. I know you're tired from a long week at work. I'm sorry to tell you, next week isn't going to be any better. You are working this weekend? Go for a walk around the neighborhood when you get home. Grab a flashlight, look both ways before crossing the road, and explore your neighborhood!
On this day in 2018 I bought this truck. It was so pretty a rainbow shot it out of it while I was signing the documents. 18 months later I sold it because the payments weren't getting me any closer to my financial goals. . I finally have a new laptop Pre-COVID, but only barely. We snapped this photo of one of the coolest alleys ever while in Roatán, Honduras last February. At this time, we barely knew what Coronavirus was. A month later, the world was quarantined to their homes. Crazy to t There's a good story behind this weird Instagram post. Kari is out on her longest ever solo run on the Sea Doo! She left from West River, where you see my face, and is riding to Deale, at the bottom left of the map. . Notice her speed. After many yea
On this Memorial Day, we are thinking about all the suffering and loss the world has experienced this year. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this pandemic. I’m also remembering my friend, Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Farley, Afghanistan 200
FINALLY! Didn't catch anything, but we didn't care. It was nice to be back on the water. I think this is only the second day we've been on the water this year. Will it hurry and warm up, already!? . #chesapeakebay Hopefully the 'rona won't take the sunsets away from us. . . . #chesapeakebay #mdlivin #mdinfocus #betteronthebay #chesapeakelife #seadooshouldhavegotmethere #shouldbechesapeakebayboating #wishiwaschesapeakebaysailing Google reminded me today that on this day 3 years ago we were deciding whether to sell or repair our 1976 27' Hunter named Rhumb Line. The hatches all leaked, in addition to an unknown source of rain water intrusion that was most likely the deck-to-h Day 9. A little windblown, but still had fun taking advantage of the 77° weather on Friday after a full week of being stuck in the house. Due to the wind blowing cold water all over me I wasn't able to go far, so I explored the shallow waters of
Anyone ever seen jelly fish in the water this time of year? I've ever only noticed them in warm water. They seem to be frozen in place! . . . #chesapeakebay #chesapeakebaylife #neverstopexploringtraveling #mdlivin  #mdinfocus #chesapeakebayboati
A few weeks ago we took a cruise to celebrate @allicio_boat birthday . Loads of adventures happened! Along the way, we surprised Kari's dad with a vow renewal, in which yours truly officiated. "You drink, I drink, we drink. By the power vested i
“I’m on a Boat” GIVEAWAY two is here! This is your last opportunity to win TWO FREE tickets to the Baltimore Boat Show. Follow us and tag a buddy in the comments who you’d love to share your FREE ticket with. Encourage them to The first of TWO “I’m on a Boat” GIVEAWAYS is here! Here is your first opportunity to win TWO FREE tickets to the Baltimore Boat Show. Follow us and tag a buddy in the comments that you want to share your FREE ticket with. Encourage Need a new boat? The Baltimore Boat Show is coming January 23 - 26! We are beyond excited that they gave us FOUR tickets to give to you! Join us for our "I'm on a Boat, Giveaway!" We will give away two tickets this weekend and two more the Giveaway! A t-shirt and hat from @oysterrecovery! This is the last day of the Chesapeake Wanderlust Oyster Recovery Partnership fund drive. Go to our website and pledge, or go ahead and go donate directly @ oysterecovery.org/donate . Rules for the gi
Breaking ice to get out of the creek today. Day 3 for the oysters! Time is running out to pledge! Sunday is the last day unless we get $500 in pledges before then. . I was given an opportunity to do something cool today! I was interviewed on a podcas
Day 26 for the oysters, 101 total. If we get $500 dollars in pledges before my last day on Sunday, I'll get on the water every day for the rest of December. . Go pledge! Link in bio, or chesapeakewanderlust.com/orp. . If you need motivation to pledge
Day 100 of #spinsheet100 is DONE! THANK YOU so much for the support and encouragement all of you kept sending me. A special big thank you to all who have pledged to @oysterrecovery. If you haven't pledged yet, please head over to our website (link in
I wonder how many scenes like this I would have missed had I not taken on the #spinsheet100 challenge? It's surreal to think I only have about three days left before I've finally completed it. Every day on the water is enjoyable but, I would be lying
Perfect way to end the weekend! @themarinalife #lovewhereyoulivemd #herringbay #birdsofthebay #spring2020 #enjoynatureswonders First outside nap of the year! #naptimeoutside #homeiswheretheboatis #spring2020 #liveaboard #herringtonharbournorth # National margarita day! @chesapeakewanderlust creeping at the #baltboatshow Sold!! Boston Whaler 110 as Coraline’s new dinghy. 4 years of boat shows and we’ve yet to see one in person. Amazing little boat. #baltboatshow @chesapeakewanderlust #dinghy #liveaboardlife #chesapeakebay #marinalife @boston_whaler HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope everyone has their best year yet! A perfect sunrise to start this new year. #sunrise2020 #newyear #herringbay #tracyscreek #herringtonharbournorth #nature_brilliance #lovewhereyoulivemd #boatliving #liveaboard Happy Thanksgiving from our Turkey! #thanksgiving #thankful #ourboy #cats_of_instagram #europeanburmese Hanging with these 2! #ilm #weusetocallithome #bestfriendsforever #husbandandwife #beer #connectfour #capefearlove #capefearriver #ncstrong Last boat ride of the year. #herringbay #herringtonharboursouth #herringtonharbournorth #fillupthediesel #winteriscomingsoon #fall2019🍁 #europeanburmese #boatcat #seagullseverywhere #americanflag🇺🇸 #silverton #coraline #boatlife #liveaboardlife #l Too cold to go outside, but the morning view is nice. #liveaboardlife #sunrise🌅 #chesapeakebay #marinalife #dockofthebay #morningcoffeetime
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