On This Day - 2006 by stownsend

On This Day - 2006

Twenty years ago. It seems like 100 years. We had just bought our 35 ft sailboat in Maryland and hoped to sail it to Charleston before winter set in but didn't make it and had to spend the winter there. On the boat. In the snow. With a big black dog. On a small boat with 2 big heaters. Water had to be hauled (but not by me)

It actually was a wonderful time. I got to see Sea Gulls sliding on the frozen water as the landed next to us. That really was fun! I got a job that I could walk to. The dog - Holly - did not drown when she slipped on the ice and fell in the water. And we got the boat all ready to sail and left in May for our adventure. What is a little snow when you are looking for adventure?
That's a great shot and a great story. Fav.
February 4th, 2026  
What a great story!
February 4th, 2026  
Ooo a fabulous capture…

We never forget special moments, special times & special people & pets. It’s a fabulous photo oozing specialness.

So beautiful to feel your passion… we have lots of wonderful times ahead of us too.
February 4th, 2026  
That sounds like a great escape!
February 4th, 2026  
A very chilly wintry scene
February 4th, 2026  
Interesting shot and narrative. It looks so cold and what a great story
February 4th, 2026  
At first, I got chills when I looked at the shot. As I read the story, it got warmer and warmer. Great shot.
February 4th, 2026  
Neat shot and narrative
February 4th, 2026  
So awesome, I'd love to see some of your sailing adventure photo
February 4th, 2026  
Chilly image and an amazing narrative.
February 4th, 2026  
Great winter scene and story.
February 4th, 2026  
I'm glad to hear that you endured what looks like an unpleasant experience! I noticed under the photo detail that this was taken in February 2006, that means this happened 20 years ago.
February 5th, 2026  
@skipt07 Yes, it was 2006. I do a look back on Wednesdays to see where I was in my life. I have moved around a lot and had many adventures. Now I am old and stay put most of the time.
February 5th, 2026  
Wonderful adventure and memory!
February 5th, 2026  
@stownsend - I hope all of your Flashbacks are pleasant ones!
February 5th, 2026  
@skipt07 Thank you and I fixed my post - I don't know why I thought it was 10 years ago - it was 20!!
February 6th, 2026  
@stownsend - Sometimes time gets away from us. I do it myself. Someone will ask "When did you get that or when did you do that?" I'll say, "Four or five years ago." Then I come across a sales receipt and see that it was longer than I remember.
February 9th, 2026  
Great story telling
February 14th, 2026  
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