Wishful Thinking
So it did not take us 16 hours to get to the Berry Islands. It took almost twice that; 32 hours exactly from the time... The post Wishful Thinking appeared first on Cole Ruth.
View ArticleMarooned
We spent our first day in the northern Berry Islands sleeping, mostly. But late in the day we rallied. Chris and Gabe inflated their pack... The post Marooned appeared first on Cole Ruth.
View ArticleGolden days
If, like me, you are attracted to the melancholy of places that time has left in its wake, then you might like Great Harbour. Looking back, halted there... The post Golden days appeared first on Cole...
View ArticleUnadulterated Isolation
From Great Harbour our plan was to head south toward Nassau over a six-day period, stopping at a few secluded anchorages along the way. If... The post Unadulterated Isolation appeared first on Cole Ruth.
View ArticleConvergence
Our last anchorage before Nassau was nestled between two privately-owned cays, and although we knew we could not go ashore, we couldn’t have been more... The post Convergence appeared first on Cole...
View ArticleReady or not, here we come
After over two months on the run, we are making our way back west. The post Ready or not, here we come appeared first on Cole Ruth.
View ArticleStranger Things
The day we left Nassau my computer suffered “an electrical event” – at least, that’s what the guy at the Apple store said. “You mean... The post Stranger Things appeared first on Cole Ruth.
View ArticleThe home stretch
After I flew back to the mainland to have my computer looked at, we stayed several weeks out in the Abacos. Greg’s mom flew in... The post The home stretch appeared first on Cole Ruth.
View ArticleSailing east
For almost a week the north winds howled. When the wind blows at 30 knots it seems to follow you everywhere, whipping at your clothes and hair. Wind like that gets in your head; you have to turn the...
View ArticleA work in progress
I haven’t blogged since our last sail back from the Bahamas. This is a restart. I’m getting the band back together: me, Greg, and a boat named Lemonade.
View ArticleA work in progress
I haven’t blogged since our last sail back from the Bahamas. This is a restart. I’m getting the band back together: me, Greg, and a boat named Lemonade.
View ArticleAre you ready to become an investor?
Not everyone is ready to start investing. If you’re not, don’t worry. We’re all at different stages in our lives. And not all of those are appropriate times to invest. To test your readiness, ask...
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5 ways to save for your kids (or help your kids save!)
As many of my friends’ kids prepare for college or life outside the nest, I thought I’d share some ideas for how to make their exit less stressful. This is not a comprehensive list, but hopefully it...
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Know when to fold ’em
Last Friday we said goodbye to our little Tope. This might come as a shock given my hopeful post in early March. It turned out to be Valley Fever that was eating away at her bones and this, at first,...
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Where do you want to go?
“But my life is more than a vision / The sweetest part is acting after making a decision / Start seeing the whole as a sum of its parts.” – Indigo Girls, Hammer and a Nail I met my friend Denise and...
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Be the turtle
“Do you ever get anywhere?” the Hare asked with a mocking laugh. “Yes,” replied the Tortoise, “and I get there sooner than you think.” Aesop’s Fables I will never forget the first time I stood at the...
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Good-bye for now
“So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed). – From Dr. Seuss,...
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