Progress report

Yeah yeah yeah, I know I fed everyone visions of grand adventures and I still don't own a boat but come on, the Portland real estate market is LAME. I'm even disappointing those who hoped I would leave the country for a while so they wouldn't have to listen to me (sorry mom).

Even so, there is good news to report. The sale of my house is now pending and should close in late February, barring any problem with the semi-weird deal. As soon as we have the (much-friggin-smaller-than-originally-anticipated) check in hand, Anna and I will shop 24hrs/day until a boat is had. We considered putting an offer on a local Catalina that we love while still in possession of the house, but what good are toys if you're too in debt to enjoy them? So we're watching...and waiting. Baby steps sir, baby steps. With any luck, we'll be sailing by summer, which we tentatively plan to spend part of near Vancouver Island to earn our legs.

Thanks for all of the support and encouragement, we love you all!