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How to Survive RV Life Without a Tomahawk
A not-so-expert guide to safety, humor, and faith. Who’s Writing These Lists, Anyway? Google “RV essentials” and you’ll find a plethora...
Julie Greenwalt
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Water Meter Woes – An Epic Conversation with Customer Support
Is it AI or not? Sioux Falls, SD Weight matters in an RV, so sometimes you need to measure your water. For instance, maybe you just want...
Julie Greenwalt
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Clearly, We Didn’t Think This Through
And It Was Toxic Wandering Spirit was a beautiful vintage sailboat—all 36’ of her. But she had much to be desired in the way of...
Julie Greenwalt
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Sometimes I Fight the Wrong Battle
“Roger, we’ve got another pile.” Every few days I found a new little pile of tiny shavings on one of the bathroom shelves in the 5 th...
Julie Greenwalt
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Before We Knew Better: Packing For (RV) Life
…and what we really used. Ever fall in love with an idea? And then discover—but don’t want to admit—the idea was way better than the...
Julie Greenwalt
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Why RVers Celebrate Pull-Throughs
“A pull-through is available? For more money? Great—we’ll take it!” We Didn’t Go To Truck Driving School If you’ve ever RVed with...
Julie Greenwalt
Aug 20, 20253 min read


The Time I Didn’t Trust the Anchor—or the Captain
Where’d That Island Go? If your husband anchored the sailboat next to an island one night and woke up the next morning wondering,...
Julie Greenwalt
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Real Life: 1, YouTube: 0
Dinghy Debacle On TV, they just push the boat out and leap in. The waves are never too big, the outboard motor doesn’t drag, and they don’t mind getting their feet wet. Looks simple, right? So how hard could it be to push our inflatable dinghy off the shore? Out on Santa Cruz Island near Scorpion Anchorage, the water was calm, my pants were rolled up, and Roger was sitting ready with the paddle. We’d brought the dinghy ashore to explore a bit and now it was time to head back
Julie Greenwalt
Aug 6, 20253 min read


The Rock Won
When a perfect plan meets an immovable object… We Gave Up: The Campsite We Couldn’t Have After more than an hour of attempts, we sadly...
Julie Greenwalt
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Learning the Ropes (and How Much Tuna to Pack)
What our first sailing trip taught us about adventure, mistakes, and the courage to begin As newbies to the sailing world, Roger and I...
Julie Greenwalt
Jun 20, 20254 min read


From Skewed to Smooth Sailing
Roger (helpfully): Hey, do you see those kayakers at one o’clock? Julie (snarling): Yes, I see them! My husband and I love sailing. Our...
Julie Greenwalt
Jun 7, 20253 min read
Perfection’s Not a Requirement (Whew!)
Hi, I’m a recovering perfectionist. Anyone else? If you grew up hearing things like “Always do your best” from your parents or...
Julie Greenwalt
Jun 5, 20253 min read
Sharing bits of life from the road, the water, and the quiet in-between: RV tips, stories from the sea, and thoughts to carry into your day. I’m glad you're here. Learn more about me on the home page or the About page.
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