There are several issues to be aware of as you search out floathomes and marinas. Be prepared for the inevitable fact that one will be ideal but not the other. If you have selected a marina and are in the market for a floathome, then you need to know whether the marina is tidal or not, and what the prevailing winds are like ( Read more... )

I'm surprised at the number of looky-loos who come by the float home and ask me, "Do you actually live there?" I've been tempted to come up with a nice sarcastic reply, but the temptation is quickly overcome by zealotry as I explain that yes, I live there, and it has all the comforts of home except no grass to cut, and it's a wonderful life and ( Read more... )

There are several ways of living on the water. It helps if you can use the right language to describe your circumstances ... it shows you've done your homework and have more than just a superficial interest.

A house built on the hull of a boat or barge is a houseboat. A house built on a floating platform is a float home. A house built inside a ( Read more... )

So you think you want to live on a float home? The thought of cheap waterfront property excites you? The ambiance entrances you? The unique environment attracts you? The first order of business is to determine whether yours is a true love, or just a passing fancy, because the commitment you must make will wear you down very quickly if you're ( Read more... )

I can't believe it's been so long since I updated this journal ( Read more... )

I borrowed the subject line from my antiquarian bookdealer friend, William Hoffer, and one of the tracts he put out under his Final Judgement Construction Company imprint ( Read more... )

I received a most unusual call last night, unusual because he doesn't call me at home all that often. He needed to talk, which was also unusual because he can be a Guy sometimes and simply refuse to say anything (for fear of what, one wonders, but never for long) and so we talked, or at least I did a lot of the talking and asking of questions. ( Read more... )

Fresca's had subtle flu symptoms since Sunday, but she's getting better now, so perhaps the flu shot ameliorated some of that Fijian A nastiness. As for me, I'll be seeing my Doc tomorrow, and not really looking forward to the DRE. The price we pay ( Read more... )

On Saturday night I sold my soul to the devil. Again. I didn't get as much for it this time, but it is both a well-used and ill-used soul, and second mortgages are risky ( Read more... )

Propellor beanies have gone the way of the autogyro. I will need some time to establish a DEW Line centred on my BAHA.