Blogs from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, North America - page 2

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Its been an interesting past few nights, sailing out still seems like a distant and unreal event. The weathers been perfect here, sunny days, cool crisp nights but apparently its all going to change quickly. We're still waiting for banks and lawyers to settle things out so we'll be leaving at the latest wednesday. In the mean time our collection of local friends is growing. I'm going to miss this place. We've recently adopted a few young fishermen from the pier, which has been more than entertaining. And trust me, in a situation such as this, entertainment is the key. We've watched crew come and go as they have to go back to their normal everyday lives and its odd. The tension finally broke yesterday with the first official meeting and beginning ceremonies. champagne enjoyed after ... read more


Getting ready to set sail tomorrow.. tensions are still high but so are hopes. Nothing a little blue sky can't cure. Living in this town must be a simpler life. Young kids don't seem to be wreckless and out of control. Everything is closed on Sundays and people stroll through the park while 'raindrops keep falling on my head' plays on a stereo run by an elderly couple holding hands. This as all described to me by Ashely, the whole experience has been a little too comforting. Is it really that great? Are there hidden evils, its all a little too perfect. But maybe thats what sea side living is all about. I'm beginning to get a little frustrated with the fact that I can't upload pictures in bulk using facebook or travel blog. It means ... read more


This mission is beginning to feel a little aimless. We've had to make a few adjustments to the itinerary and its wearing on everyones nerves. Tight deadlines shift to a loose but busy dictatorship of sorts. The bitter tone is likely due to the sleep deprivation. Awaiting the captains arrival last night and the suspense of lack of certainty caused heartache and ended in heartfilled drinks and talks. Which shifted to fishing, of course. Epic fishing, fish after fish, pass the rod get a little piece of glory. My second and third prises both gave me my just desserts with a bitter bite to the thumb as i set them back into the watter. Hiarcies have there purpose, especially on boats but i guess i thought this would be different, this would be a weakened hierarchy ... read more
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