Still Here and Working Away At It

Well, here we are again from Mystic Journey. We decided that since we are kind of in wait mode as far as sailing is concerned and Nanny Cay has been explored out, we would talk a little about what all this might mean to us. I can only speak for myself because although Cheryl and I are truly soulmates, we do look at some things differently and feel different things about them.

So, speaking for me - it's funny when I realize, in thinking about what I have been doing since we moved onto the boat, how much of my time has been spent in cramped quarters (replaced the seawater foot pump under the galley sink) or smelly places (took both heads apart to rebuild). What is even funnier (as in strange, not ha ha) is that I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Well, maybe enjoyed is a bit too strong a word but I am certainly getting a sense of satisfaction out of realizing that although this is all strange, it is doable and it is doable by US.

The first two nights we were aboard, I did not sleep well and part of the reason is - I was scared. We had taken on this tremendous task involving things I had never even considered doing and immediately there were challenges. And we hadn't moved out of the marina yet. Heck, we don't even have our sails on the boat and I had to start figuring what draining hoses went to where, is the water supposed to come in or go out, what switches powered what, why was there water in the bilge, how embarassing would it be for the boat to sink before ever leaving the dock!!

But you know what - like that really old song says - "there's nothing to it but to do it". I am beginning to live in the reality that all things are possible when I stop to be grateful. It is not about the "can'ts and don'ts" it's about how absolutely fortunate I am to be here at all, with my love, mental status somewhat intact and of fairly healthy body. Not to say that I can do all things, but that I can do all I am capable of if I choose to. What more is there!!!!

Reading what Griff has written makes me realize how much living on the boat is becoming like home. There are tasks for Griff to do, like pulling apart the heads and pump and some for me, like cleaning all of the wood with lemon oil. However, there is also the opportunity to work together to accomplish those tasks. It also makes me realize I missed a few photo opportunities that I could have added to this blog. You will have to visualize Griff with his head in the cupboard fixing the pump or me rubbing the walls with lemon oil.

Sitting on the deck or on the beach like we did yesterday I can't help but think how lucky, no how fortunate I am to have the opportunity to live this fantastic adventure With the person that means alot to me. Although there are times when I feel scared and totally incompetent, I know that the two of us will be up to any challenges that come our way.

Reading the comments from people at home helps. I feel that we have the love and support from those who we left behind (in the freezing cold) as well as the love we share with each other. We have met some interesting people here and most of them are amazed at what we are setting out to do, but they all have positive comments and suggestions for how we can make our voyage easier. Some we will act on - others we will ignore.