Pacific Northwest cruising in the Fall...is it worth it? Plus, weekly Q&A! [SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WA]

[@leonetregeagle8794]

Awesome. Too old to start now. Wish I had the opportunity years ago when my husband was still alive, and we were financially able....I wish.❤

[@Richnoonan1]

I wonder how many people like me are eager to open their laptops on Sunday to watch your videos. I sit here with my coffee, my fat cat beside me, and we just love watching your videos. My wife is now watching as well, and you two are helping me so much in persuading her that your life is awesome., and we should do it now. One question she had this morning was "why don't they head south for the winter?" I said I think their work requires them to be around Seattle, is that correct? Please know that you bring a lot of joy to thousands and thousands of us every week, and that is not something many people in the world can say...thank you both.

[@mvfreedom]

Kind of...we love the cruising here and don’t want to go south until we get to Alaska which is likely summer 2021. Plus, having a liveaboard slip is hard to come by so we don’t want to lose that before we absolutely plan to leave the PNW.

[@Richnoonan1]

You guys always teach me something and you have again...thanks for answering my question...as usual. You two are awesome.

[@robnee3313]

I enjoyed this video, thank you. I have to agree with Elizabeth, nothing says Happy Holidays like a T-Rex!

[@kj3rd2657]

I love your boat lights and glad to see Shawn with a smile on his face.

[@frritter8253]

Perfect line..."Honey have you thought about dinner.... what are you fixing?" Ha.

[@rexanddonnaboyd]

Shawn, great recovery....on the way to the trash w/ Dino...get caught...claim to be on the way to put Dino up on the bow. Excellent! True husband skills.

[@joeuser2360]

The two of you have really hit your stride this year. I went from an occasional viewer to a dedicated watcher. You have what I like, a great balance of relationship, tech, and activity content. Enjoy Christmas on the boat.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

“Shawn, have you thought about dinner? What are you having?” I nearly spit my coffee out. Lol. Elizabeth is quite the comedian! Really enjoying your videos guys, thanks and have a great Christmas!

[@rogernichols3722]

We live in a Motorhome so we understand storage! We have our tree and decorations up as well. Happy Holidays. May love and grace abound!

[@derekt7606]

Now Sean has bonded with Dino all subscribers should send him a blow up doll for Christmas 😎🍺

[@sunshine_and_flowers]

Sulli with the sheep is priceless!

[@tonandmarc]

How do you guys only have 24.7 subscribers. Your channel is always improving , consistent and very entertaining.

[@acknative1]

Nordhavn should have an award for the best decorated Nordhavn for the Christmas of 2020, your boat would be in the running. Merry Christmas.🎄

[@bnkwupt]

Gotta love the fall and having everything to yourself. Thanks for sharing your thanksgiving with us! If you make it up to Bellingham before Christmas, stop in Chuckanut Bay for a night or two. We’ll leave the light on for you! Dino looks great, by the way. 🦖 🎄

[@rfdinesen4027]

Boat is looking great. You are bringing some joy to all who see it and we can all use it! I hope it's bringing you joy too. Love the sheep selfies. Happy Thanksgiving to you both as well.

[@donb.1426]

Your videos are absolutely fantastic! Love em. Wow, your dinner looks amazing.

[@spcverger]

Happy Holidays to you all! I appreciate your content so much - it's a part of my regular Sunday morning routine. 1) Wake up 2) Let the dog out while the coffee brews 3) Watch new MV Freedom video with first cup of coffee. Cheers to a better 2021! Thanks for letting us all be a part of your lives!

[@Vegvisir_Oceanis]

The more I watch your stories, the more I relate to the two of you. I also love boating in the colder time of year, going solo most days, but sometimes joined by a few friends with their own boats too. Wish my boat was as fine as yours though. Have a great time 🙂

[@HenryPlus9]

Great video again this week, I have to say that the boat looks great being decorated inside and outside. It's nice to have the festive additions this time of year with it getting colder, and dark earlier. Also btw, I love the swag, thanks so much!

[@pcsb]

You guys really cheered me up with this one. Love the Q&A's too.

[@garybroughton9529]

We love watching your weekly vlogs. Your videos have become a Sunday night routine for us and one of the highlights of our week. We live in Marysville and love your adventures.

[@paullandreville5394]

Nice to see the Captain enjoys a good Manhattan. That explains his good character. Great episode.

[@johanvantonder4642]

Hey Grumpy, Look around you and appreciate that special person in your life!

[@fredsillner4342]

You guys are hilarious! Another awesome video. Cheers!! 🥃

[@guymanges3628]

2020 You guys help make it better... Bless your hearts... Stay safe and have a great Christmas! On and on...

[@thatchh1]

Looks like Shawn should add "outdoor outlet" to his project list. It comes in really handy for things like plugging in a polisher or an electrical appliance or Dino.

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

Enjoying your videos so much. Love Mr. Sully, and his adorable wardrobe!❤️

[@gordonlewandowski77]

Another great Sunday morning adventure. We just returned from two nights at Prevost and a night at Eagle Harbor on Cypress Island. We won the weather lottery too - and once again knew the beauty of fall/winter cruising in the PAC NW. Good to see the big smiles and holiday cheer. Merry Christmas!

[@MyBoatLife]

Beautiful! I think you answered your question in first 2 min! 😉 being the only boat out there is so tranquil... Dino looks happy too! we're recreational weekend boaters & love to go out on a weekday to be alone sometimes.

[@joetori8356]

I am living vicariously through you guys. Each week I look forward to your videos. And, I see both myself and my wife in you as a couple. I ask myself why I didn't do this earlier in my life (though it's still in my plan). Of course, work was not as flexible as it is now. So, if the creek don't rise, I hope we'll be on the water again in the next couple years. Wishing you both the greatest health, happiness and good fortune in the year ahead. Keep those videos coming!

[@jorgegmendez6241]

Boat looks mighty awesome with all of them lights

[@56thSPSk970]

What a special holiday. Hi Sully!!!

[@jamesheidema]

All the best to both of you ... thanks for being who you are, and for sharing your life!

[@jwm4436]

Haha. Heavy pour. Love it. I knew Shawn would come around regarding 🦖. Great job sharing cooking duties. Food looked super 😋 Thanks for sharing, guys. See ya next week. Life is good~

[@pkornbak]

You guys are 4 right now, as he bonded so well with dino....he he! Another good episode!

[@davidvoller726]

Wow! Hard to believe it’s been a year since your last Thanksgiving post. Of course this has been a painfully fast year. Thanks as always for the Sunday morning updates on your journeys. These have certainly given me solace over these last 9 months.

[@mvfreedom]

Yes we also can’t believe how fast this year has flown by!

[@frankhilton6038]

We are from Oregon and one year we left our Nordhavn 46 at Ganges on Salt Spring Island, BC, for the winter and spent about half time on the boat and cruising as far north as Campbell River. It is a great time of year to cruise.

[@James-seafan]

excellent video thank you Shawn and Elizabeth happy sunday looking good mr sully

[@peterstathus8079]

Your home looks beautiful lit up at night! Dino is GREAT. Safe travels!

[@brucebenson9892]

The Mausoleum was an unexpected gem in the woods and its symbolism was especially resonant in 2020. It reminded me of a little-known park in a quiet corner of Giudecca in the city of Venice where architects were invited a long time ago to design small temples and chapels to be placed in the outdoors.

[@dwightbrown533]

Another great video! Love the way that beautiful vessel was lit up! Sorry Shawn! 😁 so fun to see you guys enjoying the holidays!

[@Factsmatter1st]

Love your channel. We used to cruise the PNW and it brings back great memories. Happy Holidays!

[@scottlomas5509]

You both are wonderful people and I really appreciate that you both let us all have a peek into your really kool way of life. Happy holidays 😘🥳

[@charlesreinhart8863]

The dinosaur is cool definitely a compelling recurring character

[@mvfreedom]

Oh yes, he’ll be back in 2021 but hopefully with some friends to join him 😉

[@thommeyer6356]

So glad to see that Shawn has not Keelhauled Dino (yet). We're excited to see what may be happening with the addition of a new "crew member." Mini Goldendoodles (I've said this before) would be a great fit you three. Thanks for the fabulous videography...sailed the San Juan Islands years ago, your footage brings back fond memories. Thank you both...Be safe!

[@suunto61]

Best statements in the video... 30knot winds.... heavy pour. You guys are great.

[@andrewthompson2380]

Love the dinasor 👍

[@i81fish2]

There are so many channels about life aboard a yacht. I enjoy yours very much as you do not go into much drama. While once in a while I really do not care about what food you eat (as an example) I like understanding the mechanics of how you live, generator, sewage, anchoring, systems!, etc.

[@richardr1627]

What a great place to have Thanksgiving ... and another wonderful video ... thanks

[@gratefulot360]

Very enjoyable video. Happy Holidays!

[@TheNJ54]

Another great show, someone's editorial skills get better and better!

[@k-man1372]

This channel always remands me of a genre of Japanese movies called "Iyashikei". I don't know the English equivalent. It is a "slice of life" sub genre called "Healing type". Basically put this is one of those few channels where the life style is interesting yet relaxing. MV Freedom is the type of show you want to sit back with a warm drink and just relax. Thanks for allowing us to experience what day to day life is like on a boat.

[@mvfreedom]

Wow that’s nice to hear! Who doesn’t love sitting back with a warm beverage 😉

[@robertcolvin3182]

Belated Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing your adventure. A bright light in an otherwise goofy time we live in. Stay healthy.

[@mvfreedom]

Goofy is a good word for it 👍

[@stevegould1730]

You should really consider a Webasto Diesel heater. Burns a fraction of the diesel to get the same heat that you’re currently getting from running the generator. Plus less hours on the generator means less maintenance and longer life. Very happy for you two.

[@ingachambers1905]

Happy belated thanksgiving and a very merry Christmas to the 3 of you 🎄The boat look awesome all lite up and Dino's a keeper 😊

[@mikedeputy6948]

So happy to see harmony among the crew. Sail on...

[@peterdodge6563]

The boat looks very Christmassy. Beautiful.

[@davidzimmer2694]

Happy Holidays folks. Enjoyed the channel this year and looking forward to next.

[@DirtyHarry771]

Holy Schmoley!! That looked like a meal fit for a King! And Queen!

[@MV_Aloha]

Great video - one of my favorites you have posted. Thanks for taking us all along on your journey and Happy Holidays to both of you! Also like the drone footage - I gotta get one of those to play with. Would be cool to get some drone footage of Freedom underway on that cruise - looked like perfect conditions. Cheers!

[@billvandenouden7302]

Boat decorations look awesome and it's kind of fun decorating your boat we do it every year for our DACA lights not much fun taking stuff apart and putting in some place till next year but your boat looks awesome Vegas bill

[@billdillard885]

Nice Thanksgiving Piece you’s guys... Fall Cruising in the Great Northwest capped with a Manhattan.... 👌

[@mattlewis3444]

I just finished binge watching every video...I feel like I know you guys 😁 Thanks for the great show!

[@mvfreedom]

Wow that’s impressive, thanks for watching!

[@tdbraun6837]

When I was boating in Puget Sound in the Late '80s early '90s Roche Harbor didn't have all those marina slips. Instead they just had a few along shore and otherwise there were about 100 mooring buoys in the harbor -- with a water taxi to come and take you to shore whenever you needed to go. It was much more fun that way! I like watching your videos as it brings back memories of those days...

[@michaelawise48]

Merry Christmas / Happy New Year, Cheers

[@kearyriem3782]

Happy holidays guys!! My favorite channel. Hope to see you guys on the water soon.

[@tioganh]

I love the Christmas Lights. Beautiful

[@jeremykamel9655]

The backwards camera was throwing me off in your Roche Harbor scene LOL. I love it there!

[@jomarkelly3932]

Happy Thanksgiving !!! and wish you a veryMerry Christmas to both of you... and I hope and wish us all a better New Year 2021... 🎄🎄🎄

[@donb.1426]

Freedom is truly a gorgeous boat and you guys maintain her like no one else! If you ever sell her, someone is going to get a treasure!

[@M74G]

Enjoyed this episode. Thanks for sharing!

[@acknative1]

Shaun really looks like he is in the Christmas spirt.🎄🎄Get with it Shaun.🎄🎄

[@mikebaker4315]

Good job and well done. Boat looks great. Merry Christmas and have fun.

[@douglewis1960]

I like your life lifestyle and really like your boat hopefully one day I’ll have one I do like you show a whole lot and merry Christmas

[@VivaUkraine22]

Great video! Thank you))) Greetings from Bahamas!

[@km9729]

Absolutely love the Xmas decor!!

[@steveharvey1876]

Happy Holidays! Cheers!

[@karlmueller9768]

Another Great fun video. Happy Holidays. God Bless. Love Dino.

[@georgerydberg4393]

Nicely decorated boat 1st Mate!

[@bud1412]

Boy your videos are getting better all the time. The drone shots and your editing are really pro looking, you could make a full length video on boat systems, Norhavns or cruising and sell a dvd. Mr Sully really looks dapper in his sweaters, also like “Dino” on the fore deck with the lights at night. God bless and have a happy holidays.

[@jamesmulhern6733]

No thank you both for showing everyone, esp me how you live aboard a boat. You are or seems to be always prepeared and handle anythuing that comes up together. The places you cruise to and the hike's you both take are breath taking. I always look forward to your vedio's and of course your Q&A . the Nordhaven 43 was really the best choice for you both. safe crusing and safe ashore in the many more places you will show the viewers thank you.

[@dbryant4]

Very festive! What's not to like about a big red and green dinosaur?

[@jimrogers9253]

thanks guys for another fun episode! love manhattans but will have to pass on the brussel sprouts. godspeed. JDR

[@davidbruce5377]

Yes, your production is very good. Im in favor of Christmas Dino

[@lppaul161]

One of your best videos so far Merry Christmas!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

The dog wisperer would say "Sully is the pack leader"!!!

[@97tj9]

Any cruising is worthwhile, stay warm. I just moved from Olympia to Dewey az. Cold at night days are warm.

[@graemewoodruff9988]

Dinner looked good🇦🇺

[@JJOHNSON-gb7qb]

It’s difficult to pass this news along, but I’m sure you likely heard of the gentleman who had the heart attach two weeks on the pier next to you guys at Shilshole bay marina.... that was my dad. He will be missed greatly, he loved his boat and gave us countless memories on water since early childhood.

[@mvfreedom]

Oh no, we’re so sorry to hear that!!! We hadn’t heard about that. You and your family will be in our thoughts!

[@elephantwalkersmith1533]

We need a big giant, colorful box of hope under that beautiful tree 🌲 this year! We lost our brother-in-law Roger to COVID-19 Thanksgiving Friday. He was a good husband, father, uncle and brother. We will miss him. RIP brother. Thanks so much for the respite from this pandemic. God bless and Merry Christmas!

[@mvfreedom]

We’re so sorry to hear that, try to have a good holiday season with your family...Roger will be there too!

[@chefevilee9566]

Bless your hearts 🙏

[@KandiSueTheBlue]

" Maybe next year it'll be the four of us." Shawn, "Huh?" Elizabeth ,"Never mind." Lol Love your cheeky humour. Keeps Shawn on his toes. His cooking and ironing skills are epic so he's a keeper. Great video,fun, interesting, scenic, perfect. Happy Thanksgiving guys.🌬⚓😎🙋🙋‍♀️🐾➕🐾

[@jamesknight9922]

Great video ! Waiting for your next visit :)

[@FisherPost]

My writing under my husbands email but you put a smile on my face when you docked in Roche Harbor. We live in Ohio and didn’t make it there this summer. 😢. In August the marina doesn’t look that empty, that’s for sure! Let’s hope I’m eating one of those donuts in 2021!🍩

[@johnaldbury9814]

Best video yet. Merry, Merry Christmas!

[@vincelafore4281]

Dino adds character. Cheers

[@7WetDawg3]

I really liked the guitar music in this video. AND I think you need to get TWO dinosaurs!

[@frritter8253]

Great idea... the dino needs a friend!

[@sunshine_and_flowers]

Great Thanksgiving tradition guys!

[@goodfellasYUL]

Marry Christmas from Cologne / Germany 🎄🦖 stay save 🙂

[@sharkster63]

Happy thanksgiving,and keep the anchor clean.🙃

[@annpeterbuggy4954]

Nice Thanksgiving you guys! No more cra cra or trying to sell us stuff. Who needs MV Freedom swag except the MV Freedom crew? You guys really need to invest in a Dickerson Newport heater. It doesn’t consume much electricity or diesel and puts out a nice dry heat. Way better than Webssto or reverse cycle. No need to run generator all day like that. The Dickinson is a must if you go to Alaska.

[@joanne5234]

Love our Dickenson, definitely a chill and humidity killer