Just ANOTHER example of Life happening and disrupting plans.. In July, I had made plans to build Myself a Houseboat.. a 'ME' space I could go to, a space I could call My OWN, be Myself, no judgements, no worries, no outside influences.. We lost a roommate, which required additional monetary input, so these plans were put on hold..
It was meant to be a structurally sound sanctuary, large enough to actually sail down the Susquehanna River, into Chesapeake Bay, and then the Atlantic at large.. A space that was self contained, self sufficient and I could sail/motor to the Bahamas or beyond to find a deserted island to claim and create a space for My Family.. (lofty goal, that, right..?) SUCH were My plans, though.. With My knowledge of carpentry (10+ years in the business) AND My knowledge of welding.. (spark, spot, and plasma) I believed I was equal to the task.. (I planned to use 50 gallon plastic barrels for buoyancy located at various side along the 2" squared metal frame.. Giving Me the option to add additional spaces at will, to maintain self-sufficiency..) But losing the roommate, and their contribution to the mortgage, removed this option.. For the present..
The plan HAS been put on hold, but IS still very much alive and continues to evolve..