My first recollection of a Factory tour was on my father’s shoulders at the age of 3 pinching my nose for what seemed like forever as we wandered amongst huge vats of swirling colored liquid in a cheese factory. I was miserable. Flash forward and we just visited the Tillamook … Continue reading
Belize is a special place in the Central American region for many reasons. Besides the abundant natural beauty of the Caribbean Sea and magnificent jungles filled with wonders and antiquities, Belize is an English Speaking country. What a pleasure it is to not have to martial my Spanish for every … Continue reading
Working from Home, also known as Telecommuting or Teleworking is the dream of thousands, if not millions. Telecommuting technically refers to traditional workers who collect a paycheck but shift their work venue from the office to their homes. It may come as a surprise but there are a lot of … Continue reading
What comes to mind when you think Las Vegas? I bet it’s not fly fishing. It sure wasn’t what popped into our minds when we were back in Las Vegas. What most people fail to appreciate about Las Vegas is that it is in the heart of the old west. … Continue reading
We had planned to have the 1st Newsletter go out next weekend but a number of you asked “When do I get my 1st Newsletter” so we will be sending it out right away. The cool thing is we already have solid traction and real activities have occurred from the … Continue reading
It is appropriate at the beginning of a brand new year to consider the possibilities. A New Year is a gift that we never tire of. Did you ever get the big box of Crayons when you were a kid, the one with 64 colors? It was inspiring. A New Year … Continue reading
If our Caravan were to have a mission statement it would be to inspire each of us, including your Caravan Leaders, John and I, to always look at life differently. It’s so easy to get comfortable and complacent. In doing so, we don’t know what we are missing out on. … Continue reading
How do some people have all the luck? Or do we make our own luck? Does living on a tropical island where you can spend your days Kayaking, Fishing, Snorkeling and Entertaining interesting people sound too good to be true? How about if you get paid to live that life? Impossible? … Continue reading
John and I having lived, worked and traveled aboard boats for most of our lives. So we can speak from experience as to the many ways to embrace a life afloat as a new adventure. Many people have the dream to Live Aboard, or Sail off into the Sunset. It is also … Continue reading
We had long heard about the historic La Posada de Santa Fe Resort in Santa Fe, and wanted to see this artist’s favorite retreat. We decided to stop in for lunch. The hostess greeted us warmly and offered us to choose where we would like to be seated. John selected … Continue reading
Do you want to have a job that is exciting, can earn great money and you can make a difference in people’s lives? You may not be aware but becoming an F.E.M.A. Disaster Home Inspector can meet all those criteria. This posting is specific to Disaster Inspectors in the United … Continue reading
Freedom is a temptress, and once you’ve tasted it, your appetite for freedom can become unquenchable. That is the position we found ourselves in. We have had a mobile business for years. All it requires is a laptop, a wireless card and a cell phone. We worked primarily from our … Continue reading
It takes pluck to try new things. It takes perseverance to cultivate a new skill. It takes courage to announce your new interest to the world, especially to the people you work with. Is this declaration going to put my job at risk? It’s a fair question but not one … Continue reading
By Captain John and Captain Suzanne O’Rourke Getting paid to play on the water is just about heaven to us. How can it possibly get any better? But, those same jobs can turn ugly in the winter or hurricane season. So how can you enjoy the BEST of the … Continue reading
I realized at a young age, that I like talking to people and that I seemed to have a knack for selling. John and I have had a series of businesses including a commercial Screen Printing & Graphics business, a Yacht outfitting business, a Solar Electric installation business and Yacht … Continue reading