Last night I was absolutely convinced they were going to buy her. Though this possibility was a year or two earlier than we wanted to sell her, we felt that this would be perfect if it all worked out. They are very nice, experienced cruisers who had owned a similar but smaller boat in the past.
This has been an emotional roller coaster for Jim and me for 12 days. We put our heart and soul into providing 63 photographs and write ups on each, going through the boat and updating our extensive inventory, fixing little flaws and cleaning her top to bottom.
This morning the couple returned to Falcon VII to finish the inspection, we thought. When they arrived they sat in the cockpit to chat. Jim explained that it had been a very emotional ride for us and she said she thought she might have something to relieve his concern. They had decided, after many long discussions, that our boat was too large and complicated for them. They departed and I fell apart. Jim, who is also emotionally drained from the last 12 days, has been wonderfully supportive of me today and I know, logically, that we'll be fine and that our cruising life will go on, as planned.
Our plan for the past year or so has been to bring Falcon home to Victoria and eventually to do our exploring by motor home instead of by boat. We will be arriving late July or early August, then go from there. We're no further ahead or behind than we were 12 days ago but we feel absolutely drained. At this moment I'm curled up in our wonderful bed listening to calming music and reminding myself how grateful I am for having such a spectacular boat that we call home. I do love her in so many ways but I had allowed myself to start processing the 'what's next' stuff and looking forward not backwards to new adventures, doing inland travel in Mexico, finding a small house in Victoria for a few months, looking for a motor home or RV or small boat to buy etc, etc, etc. Those thoughts are now on the back burner again until who knows when.
Though I am devastated at the moment I know I'll recover quickly as we have wonderful friends, Doug and Martha, here at the marina to lean on. We'll be heading out cruising with them on February 10 until about March 10 when we turn around and head back to La Paz to provision and get ready for our trip north back to Canada.
I have to believe that things happen for a reason and that this wasn't meant to be. I love this boat and the space that we live in, the cruising life and the marina community and I can continue to enjoy all of it until we sell her in the future.
So...after I rest up today, we'll get together with Doug and Martha this evening for dinner out somewhere in town. Tomorrow a bunch of us are going to walk to the most amazing movie theater called Platino's. This theatre has reclining leather seats with tables beside them! You press a buzzer and the waiter comes to take your food and beverage order then delivers it back in a few minutes. And all for only $6.00 CDN each! We're seeing a movie a week, especially on the 2 for 1 nights!
One benefit of going through this process regarding the possible sale of Falcon VII has been that we have taken a bunch of great photographs of her. It dawned on us that some of you don't even know what our boat looks like. We have posted a separate post with a bunch of pictures of our baby so you can see where and how we live.
Next week we'll leave for 5 weeks cruising with Doug and Martha up into the Sea of Cortez. We're looking forward...forward towards our winter cruising, forward towards our journey north to Victoria when it happens and forward to being with each other as we continue our adventures.
It's all good.
Tricia and Jim Bowen
S/V Falcon VII
Wow guys, that was a close call. I for one, would hate to see you leave your boat at this point in the journey.
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Glen
Sorry for the roller coaster. In addition to the photos, you'll have all the inventory lists and descriptions all done when you do finally list her for real. Best wishes, we think of you guys often.
ReplyDeleteYou know what? It was not meant to be and you were meant to continue cruising... enjoy the ride! We wish we could be sharing in your adventures. We'll see you when you get back. Ironically, we are looking to modify our lives to spending summer sailing our C&C27 locally and then going south for some winter periods in a 17' fibreglass trailer towed by our van :) (from Franca and Jim)
ReplyDeleteWell that sucks, its always hard when you think you are headed in one direction only to find out that it's somewhere else you are going. Don't despair as things happen for a reason we believe. After all the time and effort you have given to her I'm sure there are many more adventures and miles she will take you. Remember to enjoy the journey as that is your life.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tony and Kathy
Well that sucks, its always hard when you think you are headed in one direction only to find out that it's somewhere else you are going. Don't despair as things happen for a reason we believe. After all the time and effort you have given to her I'm sure there are many more adventures and miles she will take you. Remember to enjoy the journey as that is your life.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tony and Kathy
A sale falling through is not unusual. Doesn't/shouldn't determine what YOU want to do in the future. Carry on.
ReplyDeleteHugs and love to both of you! Sorry to hear about the rocky ride. It's hard to go through that for sure. Lots more love, Kathleen
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