Hey! I am living vicariously through you…it is 12:55 in the morning and I stumbled through this and started reading your blogs. I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you both and love your stories and your spirits! You two are the best, thanks for sharing real details-I am thinking of you, praying for you and sending good energy to you through the universe!! I hope it is warm where you are! I think I am going to have the DeBoer’s run the Frostbite 4-probably 2 in your honor! I love you! Take care-much love, V
Virginia DeBoer commented on
January 3rd, 2010 at 12:59 am
Excellent!!!! Just discovered this…been reading Robert’s Hans Christian site for years…. Wife and I plan on taking out first certification sailing lessons this spring….who knows perhaps someday we’ll join you!
And THANK YOU!!! So much for the tour of your boat! We’ve been to Thailand and had planned on touring the factory but time kept us from it. So finally I feel I have a better understanding of the interior than simply pics can give….seriously thanks…was very cool.
Lots of luck!
Best wishes!
May God or the Random Forces of the Cosmos mentor your spirits and guard you from harm!
Bart & Linda Clark
Dallas, Texas
Bart Clark commented on
January 3rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Hey! Glad to see that you guys are traveling without the boat! I can’t wait to hear about your discoveries inland! Much love!
Peace! V
Virginia DeBoer commented on
January 5th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
I hope you have all read Life of Pi. Is the cute doggy with you? He could be a nice meal if you get in trouble…. just kidding, Nancy! Enjoy Jerry and Ann. I hear they are with you for at least a day sail? I am off to go snow shoeing now. It is a whopping 22f here today! HEat wave in South Dakota. Safe travels and don’t forget the oj and champagne on Sunday mornings..better than chruch.
Ceca Cooper commented on
January 10th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
I am having trouble reading your blogs. I click on the story heading, but all I get is a picture of the author. Has something changed on your site?
Hope you are having a good time. I miss reading your stories.
Shelley
Shelley Lindberg commented on
February 14th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Shelley:
Sorry for the problems. I’m not sure what’s going on…I do recommend using Mozilla as we have been having problems ourselves with IE…where are you located? More stupid blogs to follow, we promise.
Jeff commented on
February 14th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Jeff and Nancy,
After spending about 5 days in San Blas the weather swung around allowing us to proceed north. We enjoyed San Blas immensely with the exception of the bugs. The Easter week celebrations had begun and we were overwhelmed with how many people could crowd into one plaza with so many bands playing against each other, complete with dancing. Brad was much amused when a teenage Mexican boy approached Katryn and asked her to dance. After seeing how they dance; hip to hip, legs intertwined he was apprehensive as to what would follow! She was embarrassed by the request and said, “No, gracias.” Too bad, it would have been amusing to watch her fumble around not knowing how to dance Mexican style!
We decided to make for Mazatlan but were experiencing such a great sail all day that we decided to bypass Mazatlan and aim all the way for Topolobampo because the southerly swells were supposed to continue into Thursday/Friday. We left on the Tuesday. The winds died down that night and we ended up motorsailing the rest of the way with only a few hours of uncomfortable waves. We made great time, arriving in Topolobampo by 11:00 am on the Thursday. We even had a little sparrow, which Zach and I named Bampo, join us for two days. He provided much entertainment to our bored children.
We have been in Topo for two days now and Alberto smiled heartily when we mentioned you two and your recommendation of him. He has been very warm and has allowed us to even use his personal computer in the absence of wifi here. I, for one, really enjoy this place. The people are warm and welcoming and we have only seen two other white people in our whole visit so far.
Zach’s birthday is this Tuesday and we are going to jump on the Copper Canyon train for the day going as far as Creel, with the intent of staying two days and then riding the rails back to Topolobampo. After that, the west side of the Sea is our destination, but where? who knows.
I and Katryn are reading one of the books you left in Alberto’s office. He seemed at a bit of a loss as to what to do with them, so I attempted to explain how a book exchange works. I think we are the first people to borrow a book! We are reading the The Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. There is much in it that is too mature for Kat, but I trust she is capable of gleaning the good and rejecting the bad.
We hope you guys are doing well and have enjoyed the time with family and by yourselves. Are you almost ready to head south? I hope so. If not, you can easily head north and meet up with us in the Sea of Cortez and spend the summer there. We would like that.
Anyway, just wanted to say hello. We wish we had more time with you two and maybe someday we will….that eternity thing, Jeff. We’d like that too.
Lisa
Lisa commented on
April 4th, 2010 at 11:27 am
where are you now? we are still sitting in La Cruz…maybe we will leave on Sunday…maybe not:)
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Hey! I am living vicariously through you…it is 12:55 in the morning and I stumbled through this and started reading your blogs. I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you both and love your stories and your spirits! You two are the best, thanks for sharing real details-I am thinking of you, praying for you and sending good energy to you through the universe!! I hope it is warm where you are! I think I am going to have the DeBoer’s run the Frostbite 4-probably 2 in your honor! I love you! Take care-much love, V
Virginia DeBoer commented on January 3rd, 2010 at 12:59 amExcellent!!!! Just discovered this…been reading Robert’s Hans Christian site for years…. Wife and I plan on taking out first certification sailing lessons this spring….who knows perhaps someday we’ll join you!
And THANK YOU!!! So much for the tour of your boat! We’ve been to Thailand and had planned on touring the factory but time kept us from it. So finally I feel I have a better understanding of the interior than simply pics can give….seriously thanks…was very cool.
Lots of luck!
Best wishes!
May God or the Random Forces of the Cosmos mentor your spirits and guard you from harm!
Bart & Linda Clark
Bart Clark commented on January 3rd, 2010 at 7:42 pmDallas, Texas
Hey! Glad to see that you guys are traveling without the boat! I can’t wait to hear about your discoveries inland! Much love!
Peace! V
Virginia DeBoer commented on January 5th, 2010 at 2:56 pmI hope you have all read Life of Pi. Is the cute doggy with you? He could be a nice meal if you get in trouble…. just kidding, Nancy! Enjoy Jerry and Ann. I hear they are with you for at least a day sail? I am off to go snow shoeing now. It is a whopping 22f here today! HEat wave in South Dakota. Safe travels and don’t forget the oj and champagne on Sunday mornings..better than chruch.
Ceca Cooper commented on January 10th, 2010 at 8:04 pmI am having trouble reading your blogs. I click on the story heading, but all I get is a picture of the author. Has something changed on your site?
Shelley Lindberg commented on February 14th, 2010 at 2:30 pmHope you are having a good time. I miss reading your stories.
Shelley
Shelley:
Sorry for the problems. I’m not sure what’s going on…I do recommend using Mozilla as we have been having problems ourselves with IE…where are you located? More stupid blogs to follow, we promise.
Jeff commented on February 14th, 2010 at 7:42 pmJeff and Nancy,
After spending about 5 days in San Blas the weather swung around allowing us to proceed north. We enjoyed San Blas immensely with the exception of the bugs. The Easter week celebrations had begun and we were overwhelmed with how many people could crowd into one plaza with so many bands playing against each other, complete with dancing. Brad was much amused when a teenage Mexican boy approached Katryn and asked her to dance. After seeing how they dance; hip to hip, legs intertwined he was apprehensive as to what would follow! She was embarrassed by the request and said, “No, gracias.” Too bad, it would have been amusing to watch her fumble around not knowing how to dance Mexican style!
We decided to make for Mazatlan but were experiencing such a great sail all day that we decided to bypass Mazatlan and aim all the way for Topolobampo because the southerly swells were supposed to continue into Thursday/Friday. We left on the Tuesday. The winds died down that night and we ended up motorsailing the rest of the way with only a few hours of uncomfortable waves. We made great time, arriving in Topolobampo by 11:00 am on the Thursday. We even had a little sparrow, which Zach and I named Bampo, join us for two days. He provided much entertainment to our bored children.
We have been in Topo for two days now and Alberto smiled heartily when we mentioned you two and your recommendation of him. He has been very warm and has allowed us to even use his personal computer in the absence of wifi here. I, for one, really enjoy this place. The people are warm and welcoming and we have only seen two other white people in our whole visit so far.
Zach’s birthday is this Tuesday and we are going to jump on the Copper Canyon train for the day going as far as Creel, with the intent of staying two days and then riding the rails back to Topolobampo. After that, the west side of the Sea is our destination, but where? who knows.
I and Katryn are reading one of the books you left in Alberto’s office. He seemed at a bit of a loss as to what to do with them, so I attempted to explain how a book exchange works. I think we are the first people to borrow a book! We are reading the The Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. There is much in it that is too mature for Kat, but I trust she is capable of gleaning the good and rejecting the bad.
We hope you guys are doing well and have enjoyed the time with family and by yourselves. Are you almost ready to head south? I hope so. If not, you can easily head north and meet up with us in the Sea of Cortez and spend the summer there. We would like that.
Anyway, just wanted to say hello. We wish we had more time with you two and maybe someday we will….that eternity thing, Jeff. We’d like that too.
Lisa
Lisa commented on April 4th, 2010 at 11:27 amwhere are you now? we are still sitting in La Cruz…maybe we will leave on Sunday…maybe not:)
Nancy commented on April 7th, 2010 at 6:09 pm