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Here's one thing I've been busy with lately. A First 40,7 that was crashed into. Will show more when it's finished.

Hi, it's Alex. I have heard that many of you want me to write some more in this blog. That's very nice of you. There are basically three reasons to why I haven't done it so much :

1. I have a life. A real life outside of this blog. You maybe think that we live only what is written and seen here, but the truth is that this is only maybe 10% of our reality. Taru much of the time lives in between the real world and the online world, but I prefer to live my life totally IRL. But of course, I am not a photographer who has a passion for sharing my art. And for me personally I see not much value in writing. I don't have this need or urge or whatever you call it.

2. And the writing part. I am French, and I lack of some words in English, so for you to be able to understand a shit of what I'm saying in text, there are a lot of editing needed. This takes time, both mine and Tarus. And time is very precious to me. There are many things I much rather do than write, I am sure you understand. 

3. Like earlier mentioned, I have no real interest in writing. Also no time. Or let's say it is not my priority. So it is very simple to us. Taru runs this website as much or as little as she wants and I do my stuff in the world outside of this online thing. I work on the boat, I fish, read, sometimes I work on projects on other boats like that one above, I must also take care of my woman, have a good time with her and all of that. Listen, I don't even have a Facebook account, I rarely check my email and even less I answer any of them and now you ask me to write a blog? Come on. I appreciate the comments from you all that I read and I admire the quality of work which my baby has put into this website, but I personally have not had time to get myself involved too much. It is very distant to me. 

So I hear that some of you would like to read more about mechanical and technical things and my point of view when it comes to boat stuff in general, sounds good, but at the same time I have understood that most people here seem to appreciate reading about hair colors, high heels, fitness advice and whatever else, and this I don't know too much about, so: I will give it a try, but don't expect too much now, I will try to post sometimes. But the question is: What are you interested in reading about? I know Taru makes a great job with her stories and images but what do you want to know from my view? Is it my work done on the boat that is of interest or do you want me to share with you some secrets about Taru or what? If you can be so nice to guide me a little bit I would appreciate it. 

I will get back to you when I find the time. Thanks. Alex

Home again

My snow princess is back on the boat and everything is back to normal. 

Alex

Dish of the week

It has been quite a busy year for me, therefore the lack of writings from my part. They are quite a high maintenance both my woman and the boat and most of these last fifteen months has meant to make these two women of my life happy and ready for this journey we have now embarked on. Finally I can see a little bit of relief on both the maintenance and stress and we all look forward to get some well deserved vacation once we get to the Caribbean.

I want to share with you my toerail to toerail rolling dish even though I am sure most of you sailors already are familiar with it. Some days at sea are just not meant for gourmet cookings as the 15 foot following seas and strong winds doesn't allow you to much more than boiling pasta opening a can ... you got the picture. This is how you do it.

Boil pasta, panfry one can of corned beef, add fried and dry onions, mix all together and enjoy. This is very good. If you ask Taru she maybe will say that the smell and consistence of corned beef reminds her of the smell and consistence of cat food coming from cans with obscure names like "pussy" or "mjau" but who said life on sea always should be easy? Bon Appétit. 

Alex

In the spotlight

Check out what Sailing Anarchy, one of the worlds largest sailing forums, have to say about my sexy woman and our blog. Thanks SA, great article./Alex

(scroll down on SA's front page to find the article)

About Taru (written by Alex)

While I have what it takes to go through this trip in terms of sailing experience and knowledge - Taru brings in the necessary tools to transmit our memories of this journey to our followers in the most delicate way. Her excellent photography, her endless creativity and her long experience and knowledge within the world of web development, web design, social media marketing and editing are much needed so that you all can follow our tour in an outstanding way.

I have, since the very beginning of when I got to know Taru, brought her into almost all aspects of long distance sailing and I'm happy that we're today able to share this passion. I have no doubt that she will feel confident in any hazardous situation, as she is both an adventurous and brave soul and also a very strong and determined person and the kind who knows exactly what she wants, what is needed and how to obtain it, in the fastest possible way.

In such an extreme trip that we're planning, you need to be able to rely on the people around you at anytime. Especially if there's only two crew on board. And that I definitely do with her. That is, I think, the main reason to why we short after we met understood that we had found our soulmate. We never questioned if the other would be prepared and ready to embark on a two year long sailing trip around the world or if we were ready to do it together. Everything was obvious and clear from the beginning. Everything in life comes to you for a reason.

More info about Taru can be found here.

/Alex