Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Huge NEWS

ALOHA    FRIENDS !

When you live on a boat, as we do, 
THIS is your view!
There is little to see out your porthole,
 maybe one palm tree
 that moves out of sight
with the movements of the boat
at the end of it's ropes.



Yes, this has been home for 20 years,
as I posted about recently



We don't HAVE a view,
we ARE the view!




But all that is about to change
BIG TIME



Below
you can see
my 
N E W
V I E W!




I'm beside myself.
Bathroom, Kitchen,
S P A C E. . . 


Housing is expensive on islands,
and we looked at many
depressing places-




But finally found a situation
a couple of blocks from
the harbor.
My days can still begin
with a walk on Waikiki Beach.




“ I have heard the mermaids singing, 
each to each. ”
 
 T. S. Eliot
 








So I'll still see the familiar neighbors:
“ Why do we love the sea?
It is because it has some potent power
to make us think things we like to think. ”
 
Robert Henri


Just not LIVE with them.








I just hope this sailor can adjust.
But I KNOW
that I
WILL!




So please excuse my absence
if I'm not around your blogs
as much as I'd like.


Now you know.
But please don't tell Kitty yet.


I'm gonna lay down now.


My sea legs are confused,
and my head
is SPINNING!


But no more emergencies in the night
like THIS one,
that caused my husband 
to miss my nieces wedding.


Or THIS one
that almost sank us!


THIS scary one,


or the TWO Tsunami alerts
HERE & HERE.


Guess I'm just getting soft.


Hooray!


            What do you think? warmly cloudia

52 comments:

Lynn said...

I think that is fabulous news! And you'll still have your boat, right? Congrats, Cloudia.

Anonymous said...

Congrats! on the big news! That's great. ANd you're still close to the beach. Muy importnante. We just spent last weekend there. Gotta be by the surf and the sand.

The Weaver of Grass said...

Good luck in your new home. I had no idea you lived on a boat - how thrilling. I am sure that puss will adjust quickly.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful, Cloudia! I knew you were looking for someplace on land, so I am not surprised. Now, please tell us what you are going to do with your boat. Good luck and best wishes, as always!

Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed. said...

Your own bathroom and a real kitchen are going to seem like such luxuries! Enjoy this transition Cloudia.

Daryl said...

Mazel tov .. wishing you much happiness in your new landlubber home! xo

Kavita Saharia said...

Congratulations Cloudia ! Awesome news !I am so happy for you .My best wishes ,good luck my friend :)Aloha !

Jeannie said...

After 20 years on a boat - I think you'll not know where to put yourself!

Congrats on the new living quarters - hope you like it.

Dianne said...

I'm so happy for you
you deserve all good things

make sure to place lots of things that small like you and Kitty in the new place ahead of time

rub Kitty with a few towels and then bring them to the new place as well as old toys, even bed linens

also bring a small bit of used litter with you when you set up the litterbox, that way Kitty will immediately know it's still there

I've fostered so many and have learned these tricks to make them feel better about moving around

who said...

I don't always sound like I love the ocean, esp when I say the only reason I like the sea is because it's shares the same sound as Kelsey's last name. Really I just get grumpy and frustrated sometimes, although it's only temp.

that's a nice view from your new place, especially when you it only means a few steps to be on your boat. A real best of both.

irinapictures said...

Congratulations, Cloudia! You sound so happy and satisfied, I am so glad.

Anonymous said...

Wow! BIG event! Pirate Kitty is going to need a familiar shelf, or another porthole to walk through. You need a giant Housewarming party! So, can you rent out the boat? (Don't forget to use the flush lever...it's on the top corner of that big white porcelin bowl near the enclosed shower.) Congrats! DrumMajor

Erika said...

Wow!!!! You lived in a boat! Congratulations for your new lodging.
Aloha, amica cara e bella!!!!
Ciao
:))

Dina said...

Wow, mazal tov! Congrats on 20 not easy years. Good luck on dry land!

Lori Skoog said...

You must be very excited about this. When is the move going to take place? I'm very happy for you and can't wait to watch your new place develop.
Kitty must be looking forward to this new life. You too. Did you sell the boat?

Elephant's Child said...

You sound so happy. And given how happy you make so many of us, all I can say is that it is about time some came your way. And it is wonderful that you are still so close to the water.

Windsmoke. said...

Bonza news i hope you will be very happy in your new digs :-).

Anonymous said...

What an adenture ! Wishing you all the very best !

Erik Donald France said...

I think it's great~~ and wonderful either way, on sea or on land, or on land and still by the sea and able to dip in ~~ three cheers ~~ !

Fireblossom said...

Um...you didn't clear this with the cat first? Obviously, you don't comprehend the chain of command!

Commander Zaius said...

Do you have a guest room and when can I come visit?

Beth said...

Great news! Congratulations!

Cloudia said...

LOL!

Actually, i am concerned about Kitty's adjustment...

Thanks everyONE.

Wanna buy a boat?

heartinsanfrancisco said...

Congratulations, Cloudia! It sounds wonderful in every way! Lucky you live Hawaii. Enjoy your new digs and that fabulous view.

Sally said...

How nice to be expanding your view but still staying near the beach and old friends.

Your Vet will probably have words of wisdom to help Kitty adjust.

Good luck, best wishes, and congrats in your new venture.

Alan Brennert said...

Congratulations, Cloudia, may you be as happy there as you have been on the boat. (Just tell the cat you've moved to a bigger boat.)

Country Girl said...

Congratulations, Cloudia! How wonderful. I am so glad for you!!

Jannie Funster said...

Okay, I'm coming to you and your 2 gorgeous cats and hang out and BE the view too!!

xoxo

Rosaria Williams said...

When you need a change you know it! Congratulations and happy landing.

Hattie said...

Congratulations! I hope your kitty gets its land legs without too much trouble. And that you don't have to leave the place you love so much.

Kay said...

Oh yaeeee! What a view! Are you going to show us how your new digs look as you decorate? Can't wait to see. I'm so thrilled for you.

Teresa said...

Love your new view, Cloudia. What an amazing place!! Congratulations.

Full-On-Forward said...

Congrats Sista Friend--A House- A Boat- A Cat- Lots of Love--what more could a person want???

You SO deserve it!!!

Happy Happy for you!


HFTEC,

J

bichonpawz said...

I am OVER the Moon Excited for you guys Cloudia!!! Just imagine what you can do with all of the space!!! And you don't have to worry about stowing everything away and tying everything down!! Good for you!!! Look forward to hearing all about the transition! And I promise not to say a word to Kitty! Hope he adjusts ok!!

claude said...

Hello Cloudia !
You moved in an apartment !
Not really the same kind of life.
I am sure Kitty will like this new life.
May be you can buy a water mattress to have the same undulation movments that on the boat.
It is a great change.
Aloha my Friend !

Bitch said...

Good luck, my dear.. Maybe an apartment is not so moving.....

DeniseinVA said...

Congratulations on moving into your new home Cloudia. The best of both worlds now :)

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Have just finished reading all the back incidents re the boat, gosh you've has some interesting times aboard your home for the last 20 yrs Cloudia. Your views looks fab and just downstairs from the beach, and not having to worry about so many things that you did have to think about, it's all good! Happy moving.

Thistle Cove Farm said...

WOW! Fabulous for you and, yes, it's a huge change but what a wonderful change and you'll still be over the moon happy! Why? Because you've figured out one of the great mysteries of life...you don't find happiness, you carry it with you!
Aloha from Thistle Cove Farm.

Anonymous said...

You're a landlubber now! What an adjustment after 20 years. Congrats!

Indrani said...

Wish you a happy stay in your new place.

Quay Po Cooks said...

Congrats Cloudia. This is a good change! Enjoy your new home!

Jenn Jilks said...

Change keeps you on your toes, even cats!
Ours adjusted well to their move.
I know you will find the grace in each day, as you always do.
All the best.

Monkey Man said...

Good for you.

Myrna R. said...

It looks like you found a wonderful place. Congratulations! I know you will all adjust well. I love the views.

Abby said...

Congratulations on making such a big change! Are you sure you'll be able to sleep well? You might want to string up a few hammocks in the bed room to rock in. And remember, just because you have more space doesn't mean it all has to be filled!

Will you still keep the same mailing address? If not, please e-mail me your updated one.

Love and Hugs,
Abby

Oakland Daily Photo said...

I just found out you live on a boat and now learn you're moving to new digs. My mind is spinning. You sound so happy, which makes e happy for you.

Cloudia said...

OVERWHELMING bouquet of good words!

Thank YOU each :)

You make my day!

Bhavesh Chhatbar said...

The only fact is that you have a great news!

Friko said...

Well, if you prefer life in a tower block to life on the ocean wave, I wish you good luck and happy landings.

Must be nice for you to have a kitchen, I agree.

Cloudia said...

it is great- THANKS!

இ Baŋäŋaz இ said...

Have boat will travel wow 20 years already. Your sailor kitty can never get sea sick haha. Nice view from your condo.