
23' mini-trawler
by Schucker |
Janice aboard Seaweed,
living the good life afloat...

Trawler life on a nickel budget is
possible.
I'm doing it and you can too.
Janice Marois, nautical journalist.
Accredited member of
Boat Writers International. |
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Expensive Tomatoes.
As 2023 began I made a fresh start with my microgreens. Being able
to have my own Victory Garden provides me with a feeling of
self-sufficiency in this sometimes chaotic world. In the meantime I
want to become successful at growing tomatoes aboard Seaweed.
Previous attempts can best be described as abject failures. For proof see
the
Upside Down Tomato Plant How-To
and
Tomato Rocket (Dollar Tree item)
articles.
Categories: Characters, Galley,
Memory Lane
(comments),
Money,
Pets,
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Struggling with Stuff. I
am an expert at acquiring items for Seaweed. The issue I struggle
with is not immediately utilizing these things. More than one time I
have had a warranty expire before installing a piece of equipment. ARGH.
That needs to change. Today I will share some of my struggles. I do
ask for your guidance in how to do better. Suggestions welcome!!!
Categories: Characters,
Gear,
Locations,
Organizing,
the final articles from 2022...
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Dawn Detergent.
Recently I have been watching
YouTube videos on my nifty tablet. The
ads are annoying. Various Dawn products
are being promoted heavily, power-wash and foaming cleanser to name
two. I have been using Dawn dish detergent in many ways. Today I
will show you how
to easily create my most utilized cleaner. Best of all, this is both
cheap
and simple.
Categories:
Books, Characters, Galley,
Gear, (in the comments of)
Locations,
Money,
Unmentionables, Wild Things,
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Nicole Necessity (grapnel hook) As Nicole
made her way toward Florida many people were busy preparing for the
storm. I was fortunate in that the winds were predicted to be from
the north. Seaweed is tucked in to the south of mangroves and behind
a multi-story building, thus I was in a good place to avoid damage.
In the aftermath however I discovered an old purchase that was a
real help in retrieving wayward items.
Categories: Anchorages,
Characters (comments),
Gear,
Money,
Pets,
Security,
Wild Things,
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Madeira Beach Nautical Flea Market. One way to
save perfectly good money on marine items is to shop for used
products.
I do not need brand new hooks to tie off an inside laundry line. For
Seaweed, nautical flea markets are an opportunity to find cool
boat stuff at a decent price. I keep a running list of items I want on a
card in my purse. I told you about my system in the
3x5 Cards
article. Prior to Ian (Before
and After Hurricane Ian
article) Skipper and I were fortunate to attend the inaugural Madeira Beach Nautical Flea Market. I found a few
winners and one not-so-good buy.
Categories: Characters,
Gear,
Locations,
Money,
Pets,
Wild Things,
(this is the Archive for
year 2023)

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for the complete year
2022 Archive
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My home is not fancy by any means, however you cannot imagine how
wonderful it is to come back to her after an expedition on shore.
If I can live this life, why not you too?
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Skipper, First Mate extraordinaire
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