Yesterday we all worked on the boat all day long; the guys, of course, worked much harder than I did. per usual.
While moving halibut gear, my dad and I stopped by shop that built his original boat 30 years ago. It barely fit in this building with only inches of clearance!
And now the boat 30 years later…
And my older brother B is now the captain of it. Or as we call him behind his back, the head honcho know-it-all. No, no, we don’t. I couldn’t captain a toy boat in my bath tub so I’m incredibly proud of him.
Working in our gear shed filled with crab gear and a lot of other junk:
In the afternoon my mom, dad and I were able to take a little break and go visit my dad’s friend’s recently purchased yacht. For the record, our fishing boats look nothing like this, meaning nice, clean, and accentuated with decorative throw pillows.
A TV rises up out of the granite countertop in front of the painting.
The galley kitchen with Sub Zero appliances and wood floors:
One of the staterooms; I think I should upgrade my stateroom to look this. Only problem is my stateroom used to be a tool room so it’s about the size of a tape measure.
The second stateroom:
The master stateroom:
My dad checking out his favorite room, the engine room which was aft of the master.
Ok fine, you convinced me; I’ll buy it. I’ve got $47.39, will that cover it?
Ok enough daydreaming, back to work. I’m going to work a couple hours this morning on our non-yacht boat and then we’re heading to Eugene!
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Holy molyyyyy!
Holy yacht! That’s one heck of a boat/ship/vessel. I obviously don’t know the correct term…
You do seems to be a natural fit on the helm of that beauty!
Wow. That yacht kinda makes my entire apartment look like a tool shed.
Call me a nerd, geek, whatever, but I have to ask: is there really a place called the ‘Good Docks’ in Astoria? The Goonies was only my favorite movie when I was younger. Ok, fine, still is my favorite movie.
This whole boat thing is so fascinating and foreign to me! How long are you out on the boat at a time? We’re so freakin’ land locked here in North Texas!
i don’t see why you can’t fish halibut from the yacht.
I didn’t know your family lived in Oregon, I’m from the Portland area
It’s so pretty and green, makes me homesick!
I’ve got $2.61 to bring it up to an even $50. Maybe we can buy one of the pillows?
oooooooooooooooooooooooo yacht. now that’s a boat i’m sure i could overcome my motion sickness tendencies for!
good luck to you and matt tomorrow!
When I was little, my dad used to have a teeny tiny cabin cruiser. He did, however, have a lot of friends with those kinds of yachts. They’re nicer than my house!
Hey, I was wondering if you know of a way that a person can apply to go up to Alaska for the summer to do some work. Do you know of a website of anything like that a person can look up jobs to apply for even if they dont have any experience.
Wow, that yacht looks amazing! I haven’t been on too many boats before, but I think I could live on that one!!
I just completed my first 5k race today! Now I completely understand your love of running & racing!!
As I’ve told you…my prayers are going to be with you, your dad and your brothers during fishing season. Much respect to all of you!!
That yacht is AWESOME!! I’ve never been on a yacht but, sure looks classy and comfy!!
Safe travels to Eugene and “GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR RACE TOMORROW CHICA!!”
My goodness what a beautiful boat! It puts my apartment to shame. Which, let’s be honest, isn’t hard since it’s a 200 sq. ft studio…
I wouldn’t know the difference between that boat and a yacht! enjoy
Wow, what an amazing looking boat!
Have fun on your trip to Eugene
I love the yacht let’s be partners, I will send my $23.70 right away:)
My husband and I just took the kids on a West Coast trip down the 101 from Seattle to San Fran and we stopped in Astoria and LOVED it!!!
I loved the gown, but I was disappointed in the party dress. I thought she might have sexy-ed up a little bit for the evening. She is stunning whatever she wears and so is younger sis. So romantic!
That yacht is amazing!!! I wish my house looked even half that cool.
Sweet!!!
Hey,
I am new to your blog so this may be a dumb question, but are you from Astoria? I grew up in Longview, WA and spent many weekends camping at Fort Stevens. Loved the pic w/the bridge in the background. I live in the Bay Area now and haven’t been up to that area in probably 15 years! Ah, the memories!
Happy Running!
no im not but my dad is and my parents live there part time.
Good luck in Eugene! That boat is amazing!
I totally want a yacht now. Thanks for helping me set reachable goals
Good luck tomorrow! I think the weather is going to be perfect for the marathon
I was supposed to run the race but I’m injured, so I’ll be cheering instead!
holy cow! that boat is amazing! Now I want to see pictures of YOUR stateroom on the boat!
With all that satin bedding, I’d be slippin & sliding in rough seas! What a beautiful yacht.
Wow, that yacht looks amazing!
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