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SV Aphrodite in Auckland Harbour also known as Waitematā Harbour.
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023Lorraine Escher

We Discover Miele’s Reputation for Excellence is True

Miele W1 washing machine on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis catamaran.
May 1, 2021July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

From Splendide to Miele: A Washing Machine Upgrade for Our St. Francis 50

Dismantled Splendide 7100XC washer/dryer in parts, completely unfixable and destined for the garbage.
February 14, 2021February 14, 2021Lorraine Escher

End Days for Our Splendide Washer/Dryer — Built for the Landfill

Henry and Karen with the Splendide washer/dryer on SV Aphrodite with the machine in its custom hutch under the saloon table
September 18, 2019September 18, 2019Lorraine Escher

Building a Laundry Hutch to Go Under Our Saloon Table

Kids on a St Francis 50 catamaran with a Splendide washing machine in the saloon.
November 22, 2018November 22, 2018Lorraine Escher

Finding Space for a Splendide Washer/Dryer on Our Catamaran

December 4, 2015December 4, 2015Lorraine Escher

Laundry by hand (rain or shine)

July 3, 2015July 3, 2015Lorraine Escher

Loads of laundry

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This Week in Years Past

  • 10 years ago this weekFrom the Vault: Cycling 1,000 miles Along the US Pacific Coast — with a Parrot
  • 10 years ago this weekBeans! Beans! Beans! Abandoning Meat in the Dominican Republic
  • 11 years ago this weekStress-free camping? Not here.
  • 11 years ago this weekA visit from CBC Radio’s Stu Mills

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