We have been living aboard Lollygag for over a year now and have a sense of happiness that I've never experienced. We both loved it from the start.
Before we made the move, life was crazy busy. Work, home up-keep, responsibilities, and building a boat. It was what we knew, were comfortable with and were happy, but it was keeping us captive. All that “stuff” was keeping us from experiencing our life, living our dream.
It was hard to untie our land-lines. We certainly had accumulated a lot of “stuff”. So many precious memories and emotional attachments. We had a good attitude and were excited about our adventure.
It was hard to untie our land-lines. We certainly had accumulated a lot of “stuff”. So many precious memories and emotional attachments. We had a good attitude and were excited about our adventure.
It turned out that letting go of all that “stuff” that was like being set free. That liberating feeling didn't happen immediately. At first it felt like being on vacation. Then you slow down, take a breath and realize that it's OK to be enjoying life. You quit feeling guilty about not working. Its a strange feeling.
Now we are true Lollygag-ers. We stop to watch a stingray, dolphins or just stay anchored in a pretty place.
Lollygag is the perfect boat. We have learned to trust her. She moves through the water with strong steady determination.
Life aboard a 30' boat has given us a chance to become closer than we ever were on land. It requires you to work together much more than living in a house does. It allows you to appreciate each other in a whole new way. You rely and trust each other and work as a team all day.
Things that are taken for granted on land are different on a boat.
Most of the time we anchor out so careful planning is important .
Inside there is a full galley (kitchen) with fridge, micro and propane stove. There is storage for two months of meals on board. I supplement our fresh greens by growing sprouts.
When we resupply, we usually stay at a marina and use the courtesy car or are close enough to walk. There are also grocery stores along the route that have docks.
We have 40 gallons of water on board that last at least 10 days if we are careful.
We have to be just as careful with our trash since storing takes space and disposing includes a trip to shore.
Our cabin (bedroom) has a queen size bed and there are two clothes closets.
The saloon (living room) has a recliner chair on each side with a picture window and a combination table / computer desk.
Starboard bulkhead holds the TV. The marine antenna on the mizzen mast usually brings in the networks unless we are in the boonies and then the best show in town is the wildlife.
Port bulkhead includes the electric panel and gadgetry. You can guess who sits where.
The Captain monitors electricity consumptions which comes from either the engine, wind or stand alone generators. Solar panels are on the list.
This may all sound like too much trouble, but its no trouble at all .Life is good.
Any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you:
sandeelee@rocketmail.com
