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"How do you manage that?"

3/16/2015

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Christmas on a boat

Happy New Year to everyone! 
2014 was a tough year for many of us, with both painful losses (Family deaths and illnesses) and some hard-won gains (sealed decks and stepped masts) and, frankly, we are glad to be shed of it with the hope and goal of a great 2015!
Many folks we know (landsmen, mostly) wonder at how one deals with the sundry challenges of getting by on a boat with living space of less-than 500 square feet.
Fortunately, Gabrielle and I rather like each other, so that helps! It can be 'intimate' at times, especially during winter months when our effective living space is cut in half  (the upper deck is not too livable in ice and wind and rain ) and dampness seeps into everything.
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Gabrielle hanging ornaments from our 'hanging' holiday tree
Even though we live in a space too small for a Christmas tree, we manage by making the whole saloon a Christmas tree. This year we hung garlands of cedar from the ceiling, and decorated it with our old tree ornaments. It was very festive!
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Our starboard bookcase did double duty as a holiday 'snow village'
One learns to work with what's available. Like a little space around the book case!
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No Christmas ornaments are complete without mermaids!
From the Moontide Crew, we hope that the New Year may be kind and Generous to all of you!
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