Typical guy thing. I introduce the boat first. I should have introduced us. Christine and I were married in 2007 (second time around for both of us) having each raised families of our own. I had seven kids, she had 3, so add little David and that makes 11. Yes, eleven.
We met in Oakland, Oregon and discovered we both had a latent desire for adventure. I sailed a little bit on friends boats back in the 70's but I did not keep up with the sailing scene or updated equipment. So, one day we find ourselves cruising the dock at Winchester Bay, Oregon. I see this Catalina 42 that is all set up for single handling including an in-mast furling system. I was entranced. Here was a global traveler designed for one person to handle. I spent 30 minutes interpreting all the running rigging, then Christine wandered back down the dock.
So, I say, "what do you think about sailing around the world with me?". Her response was instantaneous. "I'll get my purse". She was true to her word.
At the time we owned a ranch in Oregon, kids in all the various ages, and way to much STUFF. So, we began the process of getting rid of stuff. A process I call 'materialism detox'.
FLASH MESSAGE: You don't need stuff, you need love!
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