We went under contract on Todd’s birthday. (I’m thinking I am covered for birthday gifts for the rest of his life.) Having two other deals behind us that fell through, we keep reminding each other that we still have to get through the survey and final negotiations. Try not to get too excited. Try not to get too excited. It’s not working. We’re both REALLY excited. We feel certain this one’s going to work, and the boat is so fabulous that we are actually glad the others fell through. God knows best.


And Todd’s t-shirt says it all: “Yes, I have a retirement plan. I PLAN ON BOATING.”