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Imagine
boarding a plane with a one way ticket to an unknown destination, and you'll come close to what we felt when our new life
as live-aboards began. Totally changing a way of life brings forth all manner of emotion - excitement, fear, concern, enthusiasm
and anticipation. No matter the amount you visualize, predict and prepare for what it will be like, significantly more surprising
experiences will be bestowed upon you. Like any foreign language, when we first moved aboard, we would often stutter when
referring to some part of the boat. Thing-a-ma-jiggy and watchama-call-it were commonly used terms. Until it was truly incorporated
into our lives, nautical vernacular seemed extraneous and awkward. In the same way, our vessel and all its mechanical systems
were almost alien to us. Strange noises emanated from most every crevice, the rigging was a bit confusing, the near constant
rocking a bit peculiar. Our surroundings and our dwelling seemed new and mysterious to us, but over time, and with much exploration
we grew into the new life and peeled away the enigma. We’ve many adventures and mysteries ahead, however since
moving aboard, our amount of seafaring knowledge has increased tremendously. Having survived the big leap and thrived in the
transformation, our fears and concerns about changes have abated. This Pearls of Wisdom page contains links to a mixture of
insights and knowledge we have gained throughout all these changes. In journaling each little enlightening treasure, we anticipate
and better appreciate the value of each new experience.
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Copyright
© 2007 Diana W Mulroy - SV Re Metau. All rights reserved.
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"There are three sorts of people;
those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea." ~ Anacharsis
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