Mom and Dad Share What They Think Of Our Boat Life

[@robbywittlin1631]

I stumbled accross your channel when you were cruising the mediterranean see in MC One. Then I follwed your travel during the pandemic through the french channels and the the river Rhine. I saw the moments of despair during the refit. I think I did not miss one single episode and I hope I will not miss a future one. I love your story telling, your skilled filming and the familiar, personal moments with Aladino, your Mom and Dad and your frieds. And last but not least your resilience. Every Friday is a precious moment for me to end the week in your company. Thank you for each of these moments.

[@dieterdewaele]

I couldn’t help but laughing when Maya goes all-in about the book and in line with her education goes a bit arty farty where Aladino just goes “hmm yes totally, hmm” and eventually goes to the bbq to check the food. Very elegant and supportive as he is, he managed the situation well. 😂Probably wrong interpretation but I almost heard him thinking “please let me go back to the boatyard and do some work, that’s my kind of poetry” 😁

[@jpdj2715]

"I'm insensitive to everything," dad said. That's how it looks on the outside. Great folk that have had a very positive impact ;)

[@hampelrutledge4624]

I like all of the episodes. No refit = No sailing.

[@dudleysandifer4219]

I enjoy both refit and sailing episodes equally. My Friday fix.

[@WalterBlokker]

I have a feeling that Mom has Dutch roots. “Eet Smakelijk” = “Bon Appetit ” 😉. Nice episode.

[@gladysamundsen6796]

What a treasure your parents are. Your mom is so sweet.

[@donnawarmouth9329]

Your parents are so precious!!!

[@jwwebnaut7045]

Now that I'm old and live in a nursing home, your weekly videos are balm for my soul - thank you ever so much! It's a bit like my old, seagoing days. Do you allow me a remark? It seems like the boat is a bit down at the stem. This reinforces the impression of stubbiness that the mast gives. If at all possible, I think giving it a bit of rake would look really good.

[@gcmlrd12]

After starting the Cruise my parents wondered at each meeting, when are you going back to work? That lasted 22 years and truly not long enough. You are the best you know.

[@williams9346]

Without the refit, there would be no sailing. Your future sailing may mean more refit as you live aboard and put knots behind you. Thank you for sharing your adventure afloat and the places you visit.

[@nancyhunka3059]

It is nice to see you take time to reflect on where you have been , what is around you around , the meaning of family and what the future may hold. Wishing you all the best going forward.

[@ellsbells9943]

We love your folks, Maya. They been invaluable to your refit and are so super supportive. Will there ever be a time when we get to meet Aladino's family?

[@robertarnold1449]

Thank you so much! I have watched all your episodes and enjoyed them all. I am 94 years young, still on the move ( little bit slower ) But still able to enjoy life !

[@vadmal5210]

This was a break. Just perfect into the upcomming work episodes. Thank you!

[@skagited9617]

Ahhh! Maya.... Loved this episode! THIS is the whole point of all that 'labor'... yes, it was fun watching the 'rebuild', but now you can enjoy it!!! And , as you well know, living on a 'boat' it won't be long before there's something that needs your attention!! Thanks for posting, and your parents for sharing themselves!!!

[@natalieparsons9846]

I enjoy all your episodes. (I'm sure you've been told before, but your voice sounds just like your lovely mother's.) I watched all the refit episodes. The inside of the boat is beautiful .

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

12:05 - though not a 'book guy' - this remote library is 'the balm', as the saying goes. 14:27 - a good book, a generous glass of wine, and the setting: yer life's pretty good.

[@BarkTheAlliedGiant]

You do such a beautiful job of capturing the beautiful moments of life! Makes me feel good.

[@marcobrambilla5851]

Cool Magic Carpet I love Your video, they move me to calm and appreciation moods Go Go Go

[@space-pop3527]

Glad to see your parents and to see your mom for the first time. If she was on other videos, I missed them. I love seeing how much your family enjoys sailing and each other's company!

[@PeterFeran]

Does your mum ever vist NZ

[@doughilborn9447]

As touching and personal an episode as all episodes have been. Thank you

[@jenniferselbee408]

What a fabulous episode! What month did you go to Princess Louisa Inlet?

[@gypsymanme]

Will we ever meet Aladino's family?

[@adelheidsnel5171]

I like everything you guys put out there!

[@SootHead]

Parents with courage and trust enough to teach their children independence and then let them be independent.

[@wilfredzwart2154]

Awesome to see some family life! Great family!

[@powellkwd40]

Thanks for sharing. I live in Washington state and this time of year I spend my days inside a warm and dry home. When I was younger I looked forward to winter skiing and cross country on snow shoes but now my bones break too easily. If I was living on a boat I would probably go to a forced air diesel heater with thermostat control.

[@taekedevries7086]

I really heard your mother say "eet smakelijk," right? Nice.

[@mikewarner2285]

Your mom looks so huggable ❤

[@johnleigh349]

Wow suprise surprise the 4th team member of the family 👏👏

[@casybond]

Yeah, a heating is nice/needed even in Summers on the water. Heating not only makes warm, but also helps dry the boat and all that's in it.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Thank you! Maya, your vids are always wonderful.

[@chuckquint7913]

In our family we express gratitude with the phrase,so fucking lucky..SFL!

[@JacoVerweij]

Wow jour mom speaks Dutch..eetsmakelijk!

[@jpdj2715]

No need to apologise. It's all great. Dreaming of a magi carpet is one thing, riding it and the waves another, and then you have Aladino making one :). It's all a fairy tale.

[@rickstevens1479]

Such beautiful country , love that part of the west coast...

[@PatrickPoet]

My favorite part is the poetic romanticism of your view, it comes out more on board and has been crushed more ashore but it still appears in both because there you are. I also love when you meet strangers and make ad hoc music. It's not just the wonderful music (but remember the hot club style music?) It's so romantic an idea to come together with strangers with kindred spirits and make something that never existed before. Your discussion of the book was a highlight for me, quite nice. Also nice to meet your mum a bit. Does she do music? Can't imagine how it would work but it would be grand to see your parents more asea, like a six or twelve week sail with the two of you. I wonder what it would be like to have Aladino read the poetry to us. I get so much more from reading it myself most of the time. Some readers capture me, but with my attention deficit marvelousness that's rare (but SO appreciated when someone can capture me like that:)

[@friedemannstarck2541]

You discovered the wonderful Scottish author George MacDonald! If you liked the poem you will probably enjoy his book "At the back of the North Wind" or maybe even his dreamy "Phantastes"

[@robertharris7027]

I wish my dad would have been like that guy.

[@YouTubeUser.Joy2024]

Just lovely. Again ❤

[@ezequieldiaz1950]

SALUDOS DESDE LATITUD 34 S, ARGENTINA !!!!

[@johnlatimer72]

Have you decided if you like the cockpit changes? Ease of access to the bbq seems effortless as well as the hatches. Any issues while sailing?

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

Did your mom really said 'Eet smakelijk' ?('enjoy your meal' in Dutch) Nice!

[@elliottscott6179]

Enjoying a boat and fixing it are hand in hand. No avoiding it unless you're rich. One day I'll know how to fix something that broke on mine because of your extensive refit. All good. No lifestyle is all fun and games.

[@mnbsay9548]

Wonderful soundtrack today can I ask who that was? Parents are good, especially yours Maya that shows in the person you are. My mom is still kicking, she’s old opinionated, and a bit grumpy… I love her 😍

[@tomas5376]

I’ve sailed tens of thousands miles and had hard dinghies and inflatables. I love a hard dinghy capable of sailing when anchored in a quiet location. However when it comes to trying to get to the shore in any kind of a blow, you can’t beat an inflatable with an outboard. Holly of WindHippie who has sailed single handed 1/2 way around the world just made the transition to an inflatable. Might want to check out her video. You’ve done a magnificent job with Magic Carpet11 and I’m sooooooo happy you are finally getting to sail her. It’s obvious that this has greatly improved Maya’s outlook and is bringing her much joy!⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️👏👏👏👏👏

[@Richard-R-S]

🙏🏻...

[@jmkikkawa]

Maya, that island looks beautiful and I'd like to visit someday. Are there no bears on the island? Sounds like you camped there when you were younger, so maybe it's safe from bears? Or did you just know what to do?

[@seatalf]

the picture ar butifule, make us reele wont to be ther whit you. tanks..

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

Aladino has been attacked by a Catapillar

[@erinschlameus3628]

pretty country

[@bettyhamm2840]

Are you planning to go to Bahamas. Some place tropical

[@Geoudemen]

Does your mother still speaks Dutch?

[@hizirkurtel3197]

👏👏

[@adalbertomonteiro60]

O barco está ótimo e vocês felizes e é isso que importa, nós somos apenas expectadores e amigos distantes....Existe planos de um piloto de vento agregado a popa do barco para as longas travessias?....Saudações do Brasil.

[@lindavan7497]

⛵⛵🙏

[@juansimon7020]

Maya, please could you ask your parents if they would consider adopting me?

[@PaHoHaska]

I understand every chapter has its end, and then another chapter comes. But I really miss good old restoration videos ... Before I could not wait for new video, nowadays it's about - hmm, new video .. just to check it .. nothing ... skip forward .. and again and again ... just to find nothing interesting (sorry, don't want to be rude .. fully understand there are people who love this new content)...

[@petes9524]

And engineers and mechanics with no poetry in their neural wiring 😄