Adjustments
27 July 2006 | Edgertown on the Vineyard
Lisa
Yes, I am here. Dave has been great about keeping up the blog. I think it will be more of his thing than mine. Living aboard has been great so far. Although we have had our rough patches getting use to being in the same space. We have found that a chore assignment list has helped with a lot of these adjustments. Keeping the kids on a schedule is the key to everyone's happiness. Mom isn't doing everything anymore. I have, however, done most of the cooking. I have really enjoyed it. Maybe that will wear off after time. We have enjoyed muscles in NH and crab in MA. DJ has tried every day to catch some flounder or fluke. I swear I have paid more for bait then it would cost to purchase a large fillet of cod at the grocery store. It keeps him busy and that is VERY important.
I am becoming more comfortable with sailing. We had her up to 10.5 kts and I get a little wigged out when we go that fast. I am learning what Dream Catcher can handle and what I can handle. I have slept well on anchor every night. I haven't worried about dragging. Our Delta anchor it doing a great job. Although, I am not crazy about tonight's anchorage. It is very crowded and I don't know if I will sleep well listening for a dreaded bump in the middle of the night. Tomorrow we are going to purchase bus passes and check out the island. Dave asked a guy where we could get cheap eats and he said, you realize that you are in Martha's Vineyard�. He did recommend one place. We have budgeted a meal or two out a week so we will have to check it out.
I love and miss everyone at home. I wish I could put you all in my back pocket and show you the beautiful sights that I am lucky enough to see. Keep us in your prayers.