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Getting Objects in! (and excursion planning)
You can also view this update through the original Kickstarter project. Hi there West By Sea crew. I know you’re anxious to get underway. We are too! Today we’re headed to Boston, USA for Michelle’s regular visit with the doctors. She will also meet with some of the public relations people at Mass General. They are … Continue reading
Update #11: weekly update
Hi everyone. We’ve been really busy. Three major projects in progress and only one month left before we leave! Michelle is getting her spring MRI today to prep for a final checkup before the trip. We have been getting our house ready to be mothballed for the summer and our stuff ready for storage. The … Continue reading
India Consulate has approved our visas
Just a quick update. Got email back from Travisa yesterday saying the visas were returned to them approved and they would be mailing back soon. We are on the list for a couple excursions in India and can’t wait to bring you all to lunch there on June 7th.
Evaluating Luggage and Tiny Spaces
Today we pulled out all the luggage. We weighed and measured it and looked at replacements. We decided to replace everything with collapsible bags for this trip. What does that mean? Our existing luggage weighs 52 pounds. The replacement luggage weighs only 27 pounds and actually has a bit more capacity. The extra 25 pounds … Continue reading
First requests have gone out
For the Kickstarter Segment Sponsors, Bookbinder Sponsors and Object Backers, you should check Kickstarter for a message about next steps. I need some information so we can start on your rewards. And I need objects! Several have come in already and they look great. We explored shipping directly to our stateroom prior to sailing. WHEW … Continue reading
India Visa Paperwork
Paperwork almost done. Last visa application before we’re ready to leave. This one was like applying for college. It’s nice to have a checklist. Hopefully the $200 application fee will be worth it when we visit!
Successful Funding Campaign
Nicely done! Over $10,000 contributed by over 150 backers in less than 45 days. Just incredible support. We’ll do our best to be worthy of your trust. The energy will move away from Kickstarter and over here to the main website. Backers will each be added to the site as a registered user. New enthusiasts … Continue reading
Video Update – Visit to Phoenix Press
On Thursday Ed visited Phoenix Press. They’ll be printing your post cards. They may also be printing the adventurer certificates and depending on prices the paperbacks. It doesn’t look like the hardcover book can meet the minimum numbers so those will be done through Lulu on-demand printing. On Friday Ed’s interview went live on the iTunes … Continue reading
Featured on New London Patch
The New London “Patch” reporter featured our video this afternoon. Very cool, check us out!
Applying for India Visas for USA Citizens
If you use a Mac beware applying for your online India Visa! The India Consulate has outsourced its application process to Travisa Outsourcing – at least if you live somewhere overseen by Consulate General of India-New York. Ed and I were each able to use Safari to go through the online application process without a problem. The … Continue reading
West By Sea: in the press
(You can also read this update on Kickstarter) We’ve been working hard to generate press. While trying to sell the house we’ve spent most of each day promoting West By Sea. More backers means more “social proof” and better quality rewards for all backers. We contacted adventure travel companies, cancer survivor groups, motivational leadership types and … Continue reading
Objects and other exciting news
Objects Hi everyone, we’re into the final week. Pre-orders for books and postcards will end on 3/31 which is Sunday (and actually it’ll be 4am EDT on 4/1 so those in Hawaii can still pledge late.) Backers should review the campaign again and consider adjusting pledges before the deadline – several new rewards. To give … Continue reading
Short daily updates
Full day Sunday with family activities. Here are some highlights from earlier in the week. Nice progress today. Got an order of business cards in. I’ll be dropping them around town, linking back to the kickstarter project page. Only one weekend left. The next update is about Objects. If you could pick only one thing … Continue reading
KS Update #7 (Backers Only)
Posted an update about how the funds will be used, for backers only (at Kickstarter).
Raising Funds through March 31st. Journey with us!
Help us write a book at sea. Funding through March 31st. Underway May – September 2013.
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Hardcover at Lulu: $39.95
Paperback at Amazon: $29.95
Awards
13th Annual Best Book Awards
Finalist, best interior design
4 December 2016
Reader Views Literary Awards 2016-2017
First Place, Travel
10 March 2017
2016 Foreword INDIES Awards
Finalist, Travel
15 March 2017
2017 Independent Publisher IPPY
Nominee, Travel & Memoir
1 April 2017