I know there are things called Beauty Farms, but I’m not sure about Beauty Marinas. Not that it matters, though. I’m in one anyway. I will get some brand new features, and I’m looking forward to it! I already have my glasses removed. I’ll get one of those modern things, without a midsection. I also … Read More →
The perfect day to start our cruising life. Everything is checked. Water tank full, cassettes empty. Chimney removed. At 10:00 hrs it’s my turn to (try to) get out of the marina. When I reverse off the jetty my neighbour steps onto her well deck to say goodbye. The way she is dressed, she reminds … Read More →
Since everybody wants to know how we are getting on, I need to get our blog up and running. This will be the first post that’s going on the internet. All the earlier posts existed already in Indesign and as an ebook. Once I know how things work, it’s just a matter of Copy and … Read More →
It’s weird how your mind plays tricks with you. I just went to the toilet, and I’m walking back to the saloon. When I’m at the dinette I suddenly think: I didn’t flush the toilet. What? is my next thought, is this the beginning of dementia? But no, I’m on the boat, and there is … Read More →
When God creates the heavens and the earth, and up till 2003, there only is Time. This time sometimes changes for a while. When summertime starts, or when you go on holiday to far away destinations, like Australia, or the UK. But the situation is kind of straight forward. Then, as the result of pure … Read More →
You always considered yourself to be a decent member of the Dutch society, and all the sudden you find yourself amongst asylum seekers, fake marriages and lots of Eastern Blockers, Chinese and other people, who don’t speak one word of English. The only other person present that does speak English, is a woman, about my … Read More →
The day begins rather unpleasant. It’s overcast, grey, and the drizzly rain doesn’t make things better. I do my usual morning rituals: porridge and a mug of milk, finishing off with a cup of coffee and a cigarette. As agreed last night I phone Lawrance at 07:00 hrs. He’s in Holland at the moment. But … Read More →