Learning Curves
“OK, I admit it,” said Barry, one morning. “I’m loving the hell out of this.” I was so shocked by his statement, I would have fallen out of bed had that been possible. Fortunately, it’s… Learning Curves
Going overboard with stuff
Last month, I tried to donate a bag of stuff to the Salvation Army. When I pulled into the parking lot, one Monday morning, I found the office staff filling a dumpster. Over the weekend,… Going overboard with stuff
Dancing in the forklift ballet
The place where we’re hauled out right now, St. Mary’s Boat Services, has a unique way of turning a little boatyard into a big one — they put many of the boats on cradles, so… Dancing in the forklift ballet
Preaching to the Choir
Even though I am thousands of miles away from my boat this summer, she is always on my mind. This week, I’ve been all smiles, because Issue 63 of the Junk Rig Association Magazine just… Preaching to the Choir
I'm searching for Flutterby in Google Images
I should search for myself on the ‘net, For this week I could never forget, Cameras on either side, Snapping pix of our ride, As we cruised down the Ditch, all sails set. This is… I'm searching for Flutterby in Google Images
Flutterby steals the show
“OK, what’s that I see?” I asked Barry, When dear Flutterby sailed to St. Mary. “Just a sub and some tugs, And a lot of lovebugs, And a gawker or ten on the ferry.” It… Flutterby steals the show
Flutterby's bound for to go
You’re going to love this! Mepsnbarry.com now has a short video of Flutterby sailing, with a musical soundtrack featuring my friends Michael Greiner and Doeri Welch. I filmed it during our shakedown cruise with the… Flutterby's bound for to go
Two wheels never fail her
There once was a practical sailor, Who went off to pick up some kale. Her Pink bike was too small, For fruits, veggies, and all, So she shopped with her bicycle trailer. The picture says… Two wheels never fail her
Flutterby gets an 'A' on her test sail
On Thursday, the 13th of December, the sky in Brunswick, Georgia was gray and cloudy, threatening rain. The temperature had plummeted, and boaters in the marina hunkered down in their cabins by their heaters. A… Flutterby gets an 'A' on her test sail