Becoming a Sailor

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June 29, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

We’ve moved out – the adventure begins

June 28, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Shipping our gear to Florida

June 26, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Announcing Our Sailing Adventure: Family Reactions

Our REI Kingdom 8 tent is bigger than our minivan.
June 23, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Tent unoccupied: the reluctant campers

Cravat tie
June 19, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Limbo of the homeless yachties

Betty learning about pulleys on the SV Aphrodite
June 14, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Learning about pulleys and gears on SV Aphrodite

June 14, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Preparing for the galley: embracing the pressure cooker

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June 11, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Late night phone calls, and a visit from my dad

June 1st, Our living room
June 2, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Preparing to move: signs of progress

May 31, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Closing our house, room by room

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