Is it actually possible that eight months after we thought up this crazy, ridiculous, absurd, amazing idea that it is truly time to set sail? WHEN, not if, the motor cranks we will be on our way to Catalina Island for a New Years Eve arrival. The journey, thus far, has been filled with highs, lows, moments of wondering why? why? why? (would I ever do this to myself) and the constant laughter that makes it all possible. If you've ever wondered how three women could undertake this journey and not kill each other, it is a valid question. It is by laughing, laughing and laughing some more. We opened a bank account together and had so much fun that it was questioned if we were drinking. We were not. Some days it causes you to have no real sense of reality when the day passes in an assortment of accents, absurd usage of the English language, and at times (most times), inappropriate behavior.
When you set your priorities straight, you can accomplish anything. Priorities have included driving an hour and a half to buy a stick pony, acquiring free vegetables, going carolling at an old folk's home, reading a children's story aloud, putting together a costume box and screaming for Captain Luigi to give us a ride in the dinghy we can't seem to sell.
We have been acquiring all the necessary items over the last months to see that we will be fully prepared.
1-hula hoop
1-pony
1-fruit basket (bought before the boat)
2-guitars
1-sweaty betty surfboard
1-sat phone traded for a dead whale skin crammed into a westfalia that cost me hundreds in acupuncture treatments
The boat is also fully outfitted with all that technical gear and repair type stuff that is not as fun to talk about but will come in REAL handy along the way.
We are ready to continue manifesting our dream so wish us luck and know that this journey is one of the most precious chances in life that any of us has ever been given.
"if i had a boat, I'd go out on the ocean and if I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat"
boat- check
pony- check
2 of the most amazing, supportive friends i have ever had- check
ready or not, here we go...........
"Clear your mind.
ReplyDeleteQuiet your thoughts.
You are a vessel.
What you need
will come to you."
Well it sure took a hell of a lot more than a clear mind and quiet thoughts for you ladies to accomplish this AMAZINGNESS but I must say, you are a wonderful vessel you Misty Moon Crew and we CAN'T WAIT to see where the seas steer you gals.
"I take a deep bow to the foremothers.
I take flight with the foremothers
who have been born aloft
by the spirit winds of vision...
My deepest heart
sparkles with their radiant blessing."
Go forth you scally wag sailors. Take flights into the winds! We bid you safe seas, cold mexican beer and many animal spottings in your boating adventure. Giant squid? Dolphins with southern accents? Have a REAL nice time. We LOVE ya!-Hans n Flow
Good luck ladies!! I will be keeping up with ya. As I spend most of my days on the water as well, you will be in my thoughts. Can't wait to share the stories! Give Baja a kiss for me and give my love to the whales.
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ReplyDeleteYour travel life has the essence of a dream....You are like the Vikings or the master mariners of the Eliazbethan age, who have gone into a world of adventure." - Agatha Christie
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