SAILING GINGERLY.......A SOLUTION FOR SEASICKNESS AND OTHER AILMENTS
Without a doubt, the most effective treatment for impending seasickness is candied ginger. We offer a piece of candy to all our guests prior to setting sail. It works!
Since we are bay sailors, we would like to hear from cruisers. How does ginger work at sea? Please let us know at livingonayacht@aol.com
With a bag full of ginger in our cupboard, we began to experiment with other uses.
Suffering with a persistent cough? Suck on a piece of ginger candy. It's very comforting
Suffering from indigestion? Eat a piece of crystalized
ginger candy. Relief is in sight within seconds.
One of our daughters takes ginger for her monthly cramps!
We prefer to buy candied ginger in bulk at our local supermarket or health food store. We usually buy one pound and re-package it in zip-lock bags -- one of the boat, one for the car and one for the office.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Love is in the Air and on the Water
My favorite holiday in February is Valentine's Day. Love is in the air and on the water. So this month seems like an appropriate time to honor Roger and Kate, newlyweds at our marina.
Four months ago, on October 15, 2010, Roger and Kate, who met at our marina, chose the marina as their "wedding chapel." It was a beautiful day graced by sunshine and subtle sea breezes. The grounds at the marina were perfectly suited for the occasion.
The promenade provided a suitable "aisle" for Kate to walk down. She wore a beautiful white wedding gown and carried her sweet cat. Roger waited for her on a dais extending our over the water. It was a appropriate "altar" for Kate's father, an Anglican priest, to marry the couple.
A reception was held on the undulating lawns in the park in front of the marina. It was a very happy event filled with much love and support from the invited guests. I was happy to be among them.
Our marina is the most beautiful one on San Francisco Bay. For many years I have watched brides arrive at at our marina/park, alight from their limos and enjoy a photo shoot with members of their bridal parties. In the background were numerous yachts serving as silent witnesses to these awesome occasions.
At last we had an actual wedding at the harbor. Much happiness to Roger and Kate, a most deserving couple.
Four months ago, on October 15, 2010, Roger and Kate, who met at our marina, chose the marina as their "wedding chapel." It was a beautiful day graced by sunshine and subtle sea breezes. The grounds at the marina were perfectly suited for the occasion.
The promenade provided a suitable "aisle" for Kate to walk down. She wore a beautiful white wedding gown and carried her sweet cat. Roger waited for her on a dais extending our over the water. It was a appropriate "altar" for Kate's father, an Anglican priest, to marry the couple.
A reception was held on the undulating lawns in the park in front of the marina. It was a very happy event filled with much love and support from the invited guests. I was happy to be among them.
Our marina is the most beautiful one on San Francisco Bay. For many years I have watched brides arrive at at our marina/park, alight from their limos and enjoy a photo shoot with members of their bridal parties. In the background were numerous yachts serving as silent witnesses to these awesome occasions.
At last we had an actual wedding at the harbor. Much happiness to Roger and Kate, a most deserving couple.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Be careful of your cabeza!
One of the hazards of being around a boat is the risk of hitting your head. Has this ever happened to you?
You start out the hatch only to find that it isn't open..Or you raise up unexpectedly and hit your cabeza on the top of your bunk.
The longer I live aboard a boat, the more skilled I've become on avoiding such collosions. Although I haven't had an MRI to ascertain the damage, I am aware that hitting your head can be dangerous to your health!
Look at poor Nathasha Richardson. She was skiing when she fell and hit her head, a lethal fall that led to her death.
Then there are the Obamas. The President hit his head on Air Force One in February and his wife, Michele, hit her head on a smaller version of Air Force One when she was returning from Ted Kennedy's funeral.
All of this discussion has raised my consciousness level. I find myself making sure in advance that I don't raise up suddenly on the boat. In addition I look back in advance to make sure the hatch is fully opened.
I hope you skillfully avoid all blows to your cabeza!
Heads up, fellow mariners!
You start out the hatch only to find that it isn't open..Or you raise up unexpectedly and hit your cabeza on the top of your bunk.
The longer I live aboard a boat, the more skilled I've become on avoiding such collosions. Although I haven't had an MRI to ascertain the damage, I am aware that hitting your head can be dangerous to your health!
Look at poor Nathasha Richardson. She was skiing when she fell and hit her head, a lethal fall that led to her death.
Then there are the Obamas. The President hit his head on Air Force One in February and his wife, Michele, hit her head on a smaller version of Air Force One when she was returning from Ted Kennedy's funeral.
All of this discussion has raised my consciousness level. I find myself making sure in advance that I don't raise up suddenly on the boat. In addition I look back in advance to make sure the hatch is fully opened.
I hope you skillfully avoid all blows to your cabeza!
Heads up, fellow mariners!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Goodbye, dear Laura
Welcome to my first blog!
Living on a yacht evcryday is a passion. I really love the lifestyle. A recent event has caused me to pause and express my appreciation for two people who have impacted on my life at my marina.
The marina I live in is only as good as the people who work there. First let me tell you about Laura. Laura died last week. But, I'll always remember how she impacted on my day to day life at the marina.
Laura cleaned our bathrooms. Of course I appreciated her professionalism. She did her job expertly. But what I'll most remember her for are the vases of flowers she graced our bathrooms with. It was a touch I remember from going to fine hotels. The women's restroom was often graced by beautiful flowers.
Laura was very clever. Often she would re-cycle a container and fill it with wild flowers. But the touch was as thoughtful and elegant as if she had provided flowers artfuly arranged by a florist.
A few months after she came to work at our marina, she was diagnosed with cancer. She had to leave her job. The flowers wilted and finally died and so did Laura. Goodbye, dear Laura. May you rest in peace.
The other person I want to acknowledge at the marina is our Security Guard, Marianne. She is remarkable. She has made it a point to get to know the mariners at the marina and keep our communication lines open.
When Laura was struck with cancer, it was Marianne who bought get well cards for each dock, so mariners could sign them and send their thoughts to Laura. It was Marianne who collected money for flowers for Laura and then made sure they were delivered to her.
Thank you, Marianne, for bringing a real human touch to our marina. You are such a professional, but you also bring a caring touch with your beautiful smile and thoughtful ways.
If you are docked in a marina, remember to thank those people who impact on your life. They can significantly enhance your quality of life.
Living on a yacht evcryday is a passion. I really love the lifestyle. A recent event has caused me to pause and express my appreciation for two people who have impacted on my life at my marina.
The marina I live in is only as good as the people who work there. First let me tell you about Laura. Laura died last week. But, I'll always remember how she impacted on my day to day life at the marina.
Laura cleaned our bathrooms. Of course I appreciated her professionalism. She did her job expertly. But what I'll most remember her for are the vases of flowers she graced our bathrooms with. It was a touch I remember from going to fine hotels. The women's restroom was often graced by beautiful flowers.
Laura was very clever. Often she would re-cycle a container and fill it with wild flowers. But the touch was as thoughtful and elegant as if she had provided flowers artfuly arranged by a florist.
A few months after she came to work at our marina, she was diagnosed with cancer. She had to leave her job. The flowers wilted and finally died and so did Laura. Goodbye, dear Laura. May you rest in peace.
The other person I want to acknowledge at the marina is our Security Guard, Marianne. She is remarkable. She has made it a point to get to know the mariners at the marina and keep our communication lines open.
When Laura was struck with cancer, it was Marianne who bought get well cards for each dock, so mariners could sign them and send their thoughts to Laura. It was Marianne who collected money for flowers for Laura and then made sure they were delivered to her.
Thank you, Marianne, for bringing a real human touch to our marina. You are such a professional, but you also bring a caring touch with your beautiful smile and thoughtful ways.
If you are docked in a marina, remember to thank those people who impact on your life. They can significantly enhance your quality of life.
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