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Before-moving-aboard
June 19, 2015August 15, 2026Lorraine Escher

Before Moving Aboard: With House Rented, Where Will We Live?

June 16, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Refits update on our St Francis 50 catamaran

Pressure Cooker on a Sailboat: Learning to Cook Aboard
June 14, 2015August 29, 2026Lorraine Escher

Pressure Cooker on a Sailboat: Learning to Cook Aboard

Catamaran Refit: SV Aphrodite a St Francis 50 catamaran in Palmetto Florida
June 11, 2015August 24, 2026Lorraine Escher

Catamaran Refit: Preparing Our Boat for Cruising

Begonias in front of one of our planters just before they were planted
June 4, 2015September 14, 2026Lorraine Escher

Preparing to Move Aboard: Getting Our House Ready for Tenants

Moving out before sailing: June 1st, Our living room
June 2, 2015September 2, 2026Lorraine Escher

Moving Out Before Sailing: Our Final House Checklist

Downsizing room by room
May 31, 2015September 9, 2026Lorraine Escher

Downsizing Room by Room: A Simple Strategy for a Big Task

May 28, 2015August 6, 2026Lorraine Escher

Learning to Sail From Scratch: Our First Six Months

Thrift Store Shopping: A tureen purchased in Ottawa
May 21, 2015September 9, 2026Lorraine Escher

Thrift Store Shopping: Was the Adrenaline Rush Worth It?

Creating Curb Appeal in A Forest: a Child walks down a path in a forested property in Carp, Ontario
May 19, 2015September 9, 2026Lorraine Escher

Creating Curb Appeal in a Forest: A 5-Acre Woodland Retreat

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