Aug
17
2010
As I’ve mentioned before, several of our Marina neighbors stow their kayaks in front of our boat. In exchange for that, we often borrow them. Sadly, our friend Matthew sold his boat, and was giving his two-seater sit-inside boat to his brother, for him to use with his kids. Matthew came out a few days [...]
Tags: Emeryville Marina, kayaks, living aboard, Maintenance
Feb
06
2009
When they found out that I’d been laid off, the folks in the Marina threw a bonfire for me. I had been expecting commiseration, not congratulation. But true to their counterculture form, not one person offered sympathy. Jose brought sage and smudged “evil corporations” from me. And then there was the ceremonial burning of business [...]
Tags: Emeryville Marina, RIF, unemployment
Aug
22
2008
I was awakened this AM by a woman screaming. I figured it was someone goofing (which happens) until the words “someone please call for help! He’s trying to kill me!” penetrated my sleepy brain. I paused just long enough to pull on some pants and rocketed up to the deck. Where as promised, a young [...]
Tags: Emeryville Marina, living aboard, marina
May
27
2008
The Big Marina BBQ (which we were trying to hold quarterly, and haven’t managed since being pregnant has knocked my productivity off) was yesterday. The Marina provides standard burgers-n-dogs and that stuff, and we ask everyone to contribute something, potluck. Blessedly, this Marina is full of Foodies, so we usually end up with some yummy [...]
Tags: BBQ, Emeryville Marina, Food, marina