10 Things I have learned living on a boat
July 16th, 2009
1. “Things taste better in small houses,”quote attributed to Queen Victoria – it’s true
2. Space is relative. A clear patch of deck = a ballroom, once you have achieved the proper frame of reference
3. Sunsets are the best entertainment, especially the summer replacements
4. You can brush your teeth with 3 tablespoons of water, or none
5. Most raw fruits and vegetables don’t need refrigeration
6. The same folks who ruthlessly cut you off on the highway in their BMW’s will jump to assist if you need help docking; it’s a different culture
7. A Kindle is a necessity
8. Small paintings make big statements
9. Just because you can buy a huge yacht and, literally and legally, drive it away (or into) the dock with no license or training required, doesn’t mean you should.
10. The best antidote to a city job is a marina address
Betsy Dorfman
Tags: ballroom, boat, deck, houses, Kindle, marina, Queen VIctoria, small paintings, space, sunsets
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:40 am
Your so right. I particularly agree with the BMW part of it! I’ve found that life on a boat changes has changed my perspective of most things. Whenever I go to regattas and live on board for the duration, I find that boating folk leave there other lives at the marina gates and the community spirit is alive and well.