Everyday is an adventure, said someone to us recently. Today was certainly proof of that.
After schoolwork, the kids and i took the launch to the marina to get some wifi stuff done. Matt stayed behind to fix our water pressure pump, the next boat repair that needed attention.
I got talking to a family who was getting diesel at the dock and one thing led to another and the next thing I know, I'm being handed the keys to their electric car to use for the day!
Before I could thank them, they were off the dock, headed to the Isle of Shoals, just an hour east of Portsmouth. That's when I shouted "oh and by the way my name is Bonnie... what's yours?"
Honestly, I can't get over the generosity and kindness of the people we've met over the last several months.
This was a fantastic surprise since Portsmouth Yacht Club is not serviced by any public transportation and there are no shops within walking distance.
After schoolwork, the kids and i took the launch to the marina to get some wifi stuff done. Matt stayed behind to fix our water pressure pump, the next boat repair that needed attention.
I got talking to a family who was getting diesel at the dock and one thing led to another and the next thing I know, I'm being handed the keys to their electric car to use for the day!
Before I could thank them, they were off the dock, headed to the Isle of Shoals, just an hour east of Portsmouth. That's when I shouted "oh and by the way my name is Bonnie... what's yours?"
Honestly, I can't get over the generosity and kindness of the people we've met over the last several months.
This was a fantastic surprise since Portsmouth Yacht Club is not serviced by any public transportation and there are no shops within walking distance.
So what would you do if you were given a free electric car for the day?
Our first priority was to get a USA SIM card for our phones. We needed to get to an AT&T store and there was one at a nearby shopping mall.
Strange to be driving a car again. Even more strange to be in a mall! With air conditioning!
Then we hit a grocery store to provision with cans and cereal, and then a stop at West Marine (chandlery) for some supplies and parts.
Another day done. What adventures will tomorrow bring?
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| Listening to audio books and reading ebooks in the marina. |
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| The awesome electric car. |
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| Kids found out they could play games on their display phones! |
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| Learning how navigate a mall. No tides or currents to contend with! |
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| In awe of all the new and sparkly items. |
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| Comfy couches & free wifi at Fox Run Shopping Mall. |
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