Welcome to our Home, Dear Patrons! [Ep. 163]

This looked like so much fun :)

Welcome to my part of the world! Actually, while in Florida, I’m closer to where hurricane Michael just destroyed some towns. Fortunately, we are about 65 miles west of where it landed and got only 50 knot winds max. No damage here. Boat still floating and undamaged! If you’re ever in the Destin area...

Thanks for this weeks smile. :-) :-)

I missed a line : I was saying that Patreon is a great way to contribute to other people dreams. In my case, money was earned from working for newspapers and magazines. I still remember in 1977, I was paid 1200$CAN for a single text and B&W photos about the headshrinkers in the Amazon jungle. That was enough money to go a long way. Today, I would be paid about 500$ for the same job, it doesn't even cover the expenses for a week... Anyway... I'm glad to be a little part of your dream! Best,

Hello Riley and Elayna, you're doing what I did 40 years ago,in my case travelling for 2$ a day and having a great time, even if some days were rough. So I think Patreon is a great way to In my late 30's, I bought a house and tried to be an adult. Today I'm 65 with still the house, a 40' sailboat and seasickness in rough weather...

glad to get to see the meetup!

Could you make use of this from Amazon? <a href="https://goo.gl/hRrnyW" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/hRrnyW</a>

Nice episode...welcome to America! Riley, Amazon will deliver some nice shorts to replace the worn violet/purple ones you got. You did spend sometime a few weeks ago on the less than ideal condition of your shorts. Anyways, you both take care and keep us all in fantasyland!

Oh ya smiling in the after glow of this video while listening to covers from the ocean

Wonderful video as usual guys! Got my fingers crossed that I get the opportunity to come aboard some day :) Hope everything is going well now Elayna is back in Aus!

We are wondering what your plans are while in Florida. If you would like a little time in a location a lot slower and quieter than Miami, then consider a great little sailing community on the west coast called Punta Gorda. Check it out. We have a protected harbor and quaint downtown. We can also offer use of our condo on the harbor if interested. Anchor right off shore and dinghy in for air-conditioned comfort, a swim in the pool, or a bike ride on the harbor. An overnight sail from Key West and a world away. Contact us if interested.

Such a cool video...well done team...👍👌 Still imagining the day my name gets called 😄 Keep Up the awesomeness....

Just seen on the news about hurricane Michael heading your way! Stay safe guys batten down the hatches!

loved every minute of this video, I was smiling like an idiot all the way through you are such wonderful people I love how you can make ever one around you feel at such ease, you both have such an easy way about you that I really love seeing. Love you guys stay safe.

Great you finally made it to the big smoke, the sailing community there is MASSIVE, West Marine plus a host of other suppliers all deliver.

I'm from California, and just hope the intersection of the really embarrassing events and people from our country and your visit remains as small as possible. Best wishes for a great trip.

Another beautiful video guys, thanks for making our lives more beautiful 😃 Cheers !

Welcome to the US! So nice to see all the lovely patrons too!! Enjoy!!

Hello Riley and Elayna. Hope your enjoying your stay here in my hometown of Miami. I have watched every video of you both sailing around the world and I love what you are doing and what you represent. Which is the will to do what truly makes you happy. This is definitely something everyone should strive for. Let me know if there’s anything you need during your stay here in coconut grove as I am not to far from your marina. Take car and safe sailing!

Welcome to the USA! Just a gr8 vid! Everyone is really super friendly & beautiful. I know it takes a lot of work for u2 & it shows in the video. Wonderful people having a fabulous time. Shows how much we all love u2 & the adventures u share with all of us. Thank u so very much! ..just can't say that enough. Luv 'ya!

I’m a ways away in Indiana but if there is anything you guys would need please reach out!

Ok yes! Just curious if I was missing something somewhere I needed to get in on haha. Nice having you guys in the same time zone now ;).

Welcome to the US too btw :)

Are these private invites or am I missing something somewhere?

Welcome to USA and don't worry not everyone here is as rude as the person who said no to letting you use the laundry. I wanted to share that I was so excited when I first heard La Vagabonde was coming to Florida because I live in West Palm Beach. Then you announced the date of the meet up and I was scheduled to be out of town at that time. I was so sad and I hope there will be another chance to visit you both. Safe travels to you both on your trip back to Australia.

Welcome to the USA

Such a great group of people. Dee, can u post your quesadilla recepie? Thanks for the great vid.

Welcome to the states. Thank you for all the great videos.

Another great meetup! Makes me nostagic and it’s only been a couple of weeks! I’m missing you guys already after the Bahamas and sooooo want to come back!!! Keep up the adventure and thanks again Elayna and Riley

Thank you for sharing the adventure.

Looks like a great atmosphere on board. Would love to join some day on one of your next patron meet-ups!

Amazon and all the food delivery is both a blessing and a curse. You end up buying sooo many toys and gadgets when it becomes that easy :-) . Living in Romania for the past couple years has made me realize how much "one click ordering" I did 😂. Consumerism at its best.

Looks like everyone had a blast. I hope everyone is prepared and safe for the last hurricane of the season.

thanks Dee,

nice playing! I didn't expect you to cover Shakey Graves. Hope to get out, sail & play guitar with you guys some day!

Riley, that's the sweetest hat you've worn yet! Your guests were just what I thought they'd be . . . great people!

It was a fun week for sure. I hope you know how hard I was working to keep Monoceros ahead of you for a brief time.

A few episodes back Riley mentioned that he was taking a course in Filmography (or that he had) and just before that I had told my wife "I wonder how much time they invest into learning videography because the transitions are superb, the cut scenes flow well, and they've just really progressed. Even in the last year." And then I got my answer. Cheers to you guys, for keeping the content topnotch and always striving towards improvement.

Hello Patrons from Toronto :) I am from Muskoka. So glad to see some Canadians flew down to visit on the boat.

Welcome to the mainland. Fun video. Florida is a boater's paradise. By the way, you handled that rude marina person perfectly. Good job.

It's awesome that you guys continue to let your Patrons be a part of your adventure... another great episode. :)

I only recently found you guys on YouTube... wish I’d found ya a bit sooner. I live in Coconut Grove, so if you ever need to do laundry again when you are in Miami, give me a buzz. I promise to be a lot nicer, lol!! Hope ya had a good time in my backyard 😊

Great to see everyone having a good time, thanks for your hospitality, wish we could have made it down to see you guys! Hope you really enjoy the good old USA, take care. :) RE the comment above, I was stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, in Cocoa Beach FL. back in the early 80's, use to go surfing there just about every day, also watched the first Space Shuttles take off from Cape Canaveral, great memories!

just back from checking the beach at~ Patrick Air Force Base: windy and chilly. think I'll defer acquiring a 40'+ catamaran until I win a large lottery -- We really miss the Windjammer fleet of 20 years ago. One is still voyaging, the Mandelay: talked to sales rep last week -- offering 2 for one because of a charter cancelation in March (wife is cruising in Canaries & contact unsuccessful -- will shoot for week in Costa Rica -- or a charter.)

For all the worry about taking care of your patrons, you seem to have done just fine my friends!

Great video! Looks like everyone was having fun. Oh I get the same way Elayna when people are coming to the boat. I sometimes think let’s turn this thing around but, everyone has a great time and alway ask when can we do this again. I feel quiet sure your guest said the same thing. For a great time doing almost anything it just takes good people! Looks like you had them there that day.😎

Those quesadillas looked delicious! Fairplay guys, looked like a lovely crew for the day x

Riley & Elayna you are amazing people, to share your "life" with us patreons and let us to live the dream to be on board with you! Hope some day to have the lucky star on the rumble :-) Cheers from Portugal