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Kimberly Jeffries's avatar

I just moved into my 37 foot and boy is she demanding!

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THE TIDY RV's avatar

Love watching this transition. We’ve learned so much from life on the road—and I imagine the water will teach a whole new kind of tidy. Sending good vibes from The Tidy RV crew.

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Wendy Hawkes's avatar

Boat projects- never ending. Looks like you've started out brilliantly. Congrats! If the spices don't stay put, I'd recommend putting them in a drawer if you have one available. I can't remember if you're salt water or fresh, but using small ziplock bags will keep the spice from clumping into an unusable rock (esp if cruising on salt water).

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Thank you Wendy! We are on Lake Michigan, so fresh water. I have already noticed some clumping in the salt jar so I'll try your ziplock bag trick! We sailed this weekend in choppy water, with high wind and 3 foot waves and the spices stayed put!

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

I was waiting for this post to come out. So darn excited for you in this new chapter. And I know you will bring us along as you do with your charming hospitality, writing and story telling. Congratulations to you both.

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Thank you Sheryl!!! Our first weekend living on the boat was filled with challenges, BUT we are getting our systems in place and it's feeling like home. I think we are going to love spending our summers onboard.

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Nicki Sizemore's avatar

Love that new kitchen!!

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Thank you! It's stretching my tiny-space skills, that's for sure! But, I think I'm figuring it out.

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SpringTimeFun8's avatar

It is so beautiful Rebecca

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Thank you so much!!!

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Betty Williams's avatar

What a project, oiling all that beautiful wood! Excited for you, friend!

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

I am soooooooo glad it's done. For now at least. :-) Thank you friend!

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Stephanie Hansen's avatar

I am so giddy for you! Also wondering how the spices and spoons are going to hold up when hitting the high seas! 🥰

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Update! We sailed this weekend in choppy water, with high wind and 3 foot waves and the spices stayed put!

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Stephanie Hansen's avatar

Woo hoo - thats great. 3 feet waves with wind - you guys are getting broken in lol!

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Haha! I know! We are still pretty clumsy out there… but getting smoother with every sail!

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Lolly Martyn's avatar

I need you to come organize my micro-kitchen in Italy! You have room to spare?! How do you weave this magic? Anywhoo - welcome aboard and bon voyage!

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

Haha! I also think I need to come organize your kitchen in Italy! That sounds like a marvelous excuse! I'm doing a quick tour on a Substack LIVE this Thursday and will talk a little bit about how I've got it arranged.... for now at least. I'm sure I'll change it a hundred times!

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Lolly Martyn's avatar

Oh so fun!!! Let me see if the time works. Yes that’s a perfect excuse 😉

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Rebecca Blackwell's avatar

I'll let you know next week! The container of flatware will get tucked away inside a cupboard. I'm hoping the spices will stay put. Steve is not as hopeful about this as I am. :-)

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