About Time

Hello! Meghan here. It's incredible to me  that Ben and I are nearing the two month mark of beginning our sailing adventure.  On September 9, 2017, I  celebrated the best birthday combined with a farewell party in Chicago. By September  15, we were visiting our brand new "home" elevated on "sticks" in a boatyard in South Amboy, NJ. On October 2, we splashed our boat in the water and stayed alert for leaks. Within the week, our trip south officially began.

Since arriving in New Jersey, time has become a  completely different thing for me.  It's not uncommon for Ben and I to turn to one another and ask, "What day is it?"  Our days have been very full, learning the ropes of a  unique lifestyle. At the beginning, I was most excited to use different parts of my body (aside from my mind) to work hard and  accomplish a day's work. Boat projects have alternated between  overwhelming and  fulfilling. The community of sailors we've met has proven--time and again--to  be far more generous and encouraging than I've ever expected.  At the moment, I'm sitting in Portsmouth, VA awed  by the maritime history and incredible naval presence of our country. 

At this point, we are not exactly sure how long our "time" on Loose Seal will last. Everyone asks where we're headed and my response is often, "As far as we can!" She is equal parts sweat and tears. She shelters us and causes severe anxiety. Even so, she is ours and she has brought us through some of our most trying times as a couple already.   The privilege of this grand adventure is not lost on me. Cheers to what tomorrow will bring! 
​- Meghan