Hurricane prep and Boat Projects almost finished! | Ep 25

[@AbNomal621]

Tip from a former electrician assistant. Always run a piece of string along with any cable in case you later wish to add another cable or wire again.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

That’s a golden nugget of wisdom! Thanks so much!!

[@AbNomal621]

I would love it if you pass this on to Davis. The lesson is hard, but… also this week I had been thinking how fortunate I was when strangers were nice to me.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

This is Davis saying thank you sooo much for the donation. I am hoping to save enough money to buy another RC car soon! Thank you very much for your kindness!!

[@cravenmoorehead3756]

❤

[@pamandmarknelson1270]

Enjoying viewing your journey. You are amazing!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Awww, thank you!!! It’s been quite the journey and we are only 1/3 of the way there! Miss you guys!

[@danbeisel6079]

Thanks so much Where here because we want to see the real way it’s going to be when we’re doing this we want the truth not a perfect picture and what really goes on . We so appreciate your openness it shows your honesty and understanding on the real deal lol. Please never apologize for what happeneds and keep it real . We so much appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this amazing project. I’m hoping to do this in a couple years and look forward to being there 🙏🏻👍. Again thanks 😊 keep up the faith and enjoy your family and future 👏👏👏👏

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Awww, thank you very much for the encouragement!! We hope to give others what we most wanted to see in our years leading up to this. Thanks SO much for watching!

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Hang in there ! Embrace this the good and bad but when it’s bad grab him and give him a hug and keep going. That’s what me and my wife do. When it’s bad get closer. Love your adventure and videos !

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you SO much! We are trying. Our bad times have definitely made us a lot closer. Thank you for your encouraging wisdom!

[@valentinmatei7882]

You guys got this!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you!

[@caromarco6315]

What a big adjustment boatlife was/is!! Poor Davis 🥹

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

I'm documenting this to show how difficult the transition to boat life can be for kids this age that grew up in traditional suburban neighborhoods and in traditional schools their entire life. It's a totally different environment for them. He's coming along but we still have our struggles.

[@TradeWindgng]

You are doing great remember its just a phase and it will pass the same as any storm that passes then the sweet days comes and makes it worth it. struggles make us stronger and discover our hidden capabilities so hang on there. your kid is learning in an excellent practical way...keep it going. thanks for sharing keep them coming please. Stay safe

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! It was really tough but we are currently sitting on anchor waiting for weather to cross to the Bahamas!! Thank you for watching!!

[@svsugarskull]

Hang in there guys. It all makes a funny story later.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thanks! We keep saying that same thing! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@cravenmoorehead3756]

Loved this episode for a number of reasons. Your drive to keep going while you’re in the “ duldrums of refit” is exactly what you should do.. go go go. Too bad on the lost RC car. Good lesson learned though

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you very much! I really underestimated the frustration and stress of the refit. We are finally on the other side and slept peacefully on anchor while waiting weather to begin our adventure!

[@brentdreisbach6829]

Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. We're enjoying your videos. It's good to show the realistic side of cruising. Boat work, boat work, boat work. But at least the sceney is beautiful. Maybe we'll see you out on the water some day.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Hopefully so! It’s a LOT of work but hopefully it’s slowing down. Now just waiting on weather to depart Ft. Lauderdale!! Thanks for watching!

[@juliazentner681]

And I feel for Davis! I'm a mom of 3 and can imagine him wanting to be with friends while still local and how hard it must be for mom convincing him it will get easier and yes it will get easier! And thank God for the speed of the storm!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Surprising, Davis has adapted well and meets people (young & old) everywhere we have been. We are all adjusting to our new roles. Thank you very much for your comment!

[@lilygirl2719]

I'm so impressed with yours and Robs abilities to do all these boat repairs! Davis is learning so much! Great job!!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thanks so much! We are all learning a ton! We appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@carolkar5687]

luv the catheter comparison:)

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

It was very much like catching a male patient - that’s my wheelhouse! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@markrvp]

I liked your use of video transitions this time. You're having fun with the editing software!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thanks! I’m slowly learning things to make the videos better. Hang in there - I’m trying 😀

[@justwayne4785]

I’m enjoying watching your journey so far, I was a little shocked by your hurricane preparation if I’m honest, cushions, covers and plants still outside didn’t make sense to me, but as you said, lessons learned. Gutted about the loss of the RC car too 😔

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

It was an early storm that was not supposed to affect us. It turned at the last minute and came all the way over from the pan handle to say hello! We had seen worse weather in St Augustine. 60 knot winds almost every afternoon for a couple of weeks.

[@cachechurch1894]

I need to comment more, because we watch your videos all the time and I also want to add to your rally of supporters! Ya'll are doing awesome!! I look forward to watching you share your experiences. We get handover of our Leopard next month and I hope we get to meet you and share an Anchorage somewhere! ❤ P.S. I really do hope that's the longest catheter you've ever inserted 😅😊

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

That’s so exciting!!! Thank you for your support. I hope we are able to give useful tips that we wished we would have known. We appreciate your encouragement and watching!

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Wow wee Texas tee!! You are so lucky to have be in a Marina hey? Great practice for you all and better that having to to find shelter in the vastness of the ocean. You and Rob have done very well, given that you have had previous experiences. A hurricane or cyclone is never encouraging to any one on the water but watching you guys was great!! Take care and hopefully not long till you throw your mooring lines for good. Safe travels

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you so much! I was VERY thankful to be in a marina tied to a dock! Previous experience has helped and we learn new things daily! Waiting in Ft. Lauderdale for weather to depart!!😀

[@MikeJohnson-bu4gl]

Oh No!! They are raising a Capitalist! & Teaching Responsibility!!! What is this world coming too! Great Job Guys!!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thanks! There’s nothing wrong with money being a motivator to work. He is the hustler of the family! He is still working hard to earn the money to replace his car. Thank you so much for your comment😊

[@writtenwordpro]

@@SailingParadiseFalls Davis seems like a really great kid and his "drive" to earn that $ is commendable, especially at his age!

[@susanstutts9012]

Y’all are amazing! Shannon you’re a wonderful wife, Mom and teacher. Davis is learning a lot. God bless and safe travels…enjoy! ❤

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you very much! It’s been a more difficult transition than expected but getting easier day by day. I appreciate your encouragement!

[@writtenwordpro]

I forgot to mention last week... love the new intro! Music is spot on! Glad you survived the hurricane. I know there is a several week delay with the videos being released and that is fine, but by now you must be sailing south to the Carribean...? Hope all is going smoothly! Enjoy the experience😊!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you so much! I like the intro but wasn’t sure. It makes me smile every time I hear the song. Videos are now about 3 weeks behind. Boat work is now complete at Just Cats and we are waiting on a weather window to depart 😀 Thank you SO much for your kind comments!!

[@writtenwordpro]

@@SailingParadiseFalls Just to be clear, I was NOT complaining about the delay in videos being released... it is normal for this type of content. LOL! YES, you picked a GREAT theme song! Glad to hear you will be under sail soon. Safe travels!

[@crowdfundcrew]

Guess it’s good to go through first hurricane prep at basically home base. Hopefully you can avoid them on world travels, but you now have some storm experience. Boat projects just sometimes take a bit of time. All looking good! Donate for a Dream.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Absolutely! Hopefully, we will avoid them on our world travels as we will be traveling with the seasons! Thanks for your comment!

[@randerson4383]

Great job guys. Everything is a learning/life experience. At some point you’ll get everything dialed in and you guys will be the ones teaching others. One inexpensive project that you might tackle at some point is waxing the outside of your windows so they’re not only protected but so the water beads up and runs off so you can see out better in a rain storm. I use both (303 Graphene) & (Turtle Wax Ice) on my boat and cars, I’ve found both do a great job and it’s cheap.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

That’s a great tip - thanks! I actually want to sand the windows because lots of swirl marks in them and then wax them. We have definitely learned a lot!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@adriennethenomad]

Lessons learned! Take everything in before a storm. Cushions….and RC car…😢

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Yep! The RC car was a very difficult lesson for Davis to learn. He is still saving his money to purchase a new one. Thanks for watching!

[@juliazentner681]

Please take care you so we can keep enjoying your channel! I'm from Jax well actually GCS but I'm currently in MI so I am enjoying your channel so much.. getting a taste of home! Your channel is so real, and can just imagine the behind the scenes crazy you are dealing with much less the arguments. please take time for you and your marriage. I'm praying for you guys to have easier time w setting up the boat. Though I appreciate knowing what you are dealing with as I am at the dreaming stage of boat ownership.. 1st phase? Check!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

The plan starts somewhere! The boat is finally ready (as ready as we can be) and hopefully will sail tomorrow to the Bahamas. We have all learned a ton and are getting into our new normal routines. It’s a much more difficult adjustment than I had thought but nothing we can’t overcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment and offer your encouragement (from a local:)

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video,once you set sail and go to the Caribbean to pacific you’ll start to chill,sorry about the wee man’s r/c car

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

I hope it doesn’t take that long. I’m getting a little better - promise! All the goodbyes and changes were just emotional for me (and I not usually that emotional!)

[@thomasw5430]

Happy to see you and the boat survived the storm. Aside from the cushion and RC car, you came out great. Any changes to your hurricane plan as a result of this experience?? Congrats on getting rear dome installed- especially after the river gun breaking so many times.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

I don’t know that we would do anything differently if we were in a hurricane again. The RC car and helm seat were from a different pop up Fl storm. The radar install was a challenge but Rob got it completed. Work is complete at Just Cats and hopefully, we will be headed to the Bahamas tomorrow!!! Thanks for watching!!