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A Maine Windjammer Year

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OK Folks,

So there are some great blogs out there. There is no real reason to read this one unless of course you are interested in what it means to be living the dream. We have this amazing schooner here in Maine and offer sailing vacations all summer long. We meet great people from all over the country and sail through some of the most amazing scenery on the planet. We really are living the dream in so many ways. But have you ever wondered "What do they do all winter long?" What does it take to make your dreams come true, operate your own business, go sailing everyday. Well there is that and so much more. Our hope is to share with you a little bit about our lives operating a Maine Windjammer. Feel free to ask questions and we will do our best to answer them and share our year round schooner odyssey.

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caribtug said…
It is most warming to know that you are out splitting wood, not me.

Seriously, I think the blog page is neat and keep up the good work. I just discovered it when I looked at your web page today.

Best Regards

Bob Kellogg
January 22, 2007 at 7:06 AM
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