Carole Knits

october zinnia
october zinnia
martinis with a view
martinis with a view
gettysburg fence for
gettysburg fence for
germinate shawl on rocks
germinate shawl on rocks
field of flags 2
field of flags 2
color affection with edge
color affection with edge
cedar leaf shawlette 2
cedar leaf shawlette 2
3_27_2014
3_27_2014
3_18_13
3_18_13
2_24_2014
2_24_2014
1_11_13
1_11_13
peony-bouquet-for-carole-knits
peony-bouquet-for-carole-knits
dale-and-jackie-for-carole-knits
dale-and-jackie-for-carole-knits
nightshift-progress-for-carole-knits
nightshift-progress-for-carole-knits
  • Home
  • Carole Julius Photography

The Peacemaker

July 15, 2009 By Carole

Remember the day we visited the Edward Gorey Museum? We also stopped in Plymouth that day. The plan was to have dinner but the harbor was so socked in with fog that I just couldn’t see paying for a view that we couldn’t even enjoy. It wasn’t a wasted trip, though, as there was a tall ship in the harbor.

tall-ship

This ship, owned by the religious group The Twelve Tribes, is called The Peacemaker.  Apparently the group hopes to promote understanding of their lifestyle by sailing this ship around the country and inviting people to come aboard. I may or may not agree with their religion but I definitely enjoyed seeing this ship.

tall-ship-sails

The ship is a three-masted barquentine, if you know anything about ships. According to an article in The Boston Globe, the ship is made of Brazilian Ipe ironwood with mahogany cabins, doors, and furnishings. Commissioned but never finished in the 1980s by a Brazilian industrialist, the vessel was purchased in 2000 by the Twelve Tribes for an unknown sum. The group raised and rigged the sturdy extruded aluminum masts which, along with twin 400-horsepower diesel engines, global positioning equipment, and electronic charts provide modern stability and security.

tall-ship-cabin

I’m sure that’s all fascinating but it doesn’t mean much to me – I was just impressed with the beauty of the ship.

tall-ship-seating

And the comfort of the cabin. There was this beautiful “living room”, a huge master bedroom, a smaller bedroom, and a well appointed bathroom.

tall-ship-wooden-railing

Even though it is thoroughly modern, it looks like a ship from days of yore. The mahogany is gorgeous and so rich looking.

tall-ship-rope

And there’s rope. Lots and lots of rope.

I wish it had been a gorgeous sunny day as I think a blue sky and sea would make a much better backdrop for these photos.  Days like that have been few and far between around here, though, so I’m just happy that it wasn’t raining.

After the ship left Plymouth it went to Boston to participate in Sail Boston ’09. As beautiful as this ship is, the ones in Boston were even more spectacular. But you know the lines for boarding the ships in Boston were pretty spectacular, too, so I’m content with our impromptu tall ship visit to Plymouth.

One last thing – unrelated to this post but very important – JessaLu is having a contest.  She’s so excited about her box bags going to Sock Summit that she’s giving away a bag to one of her readers.  If you go over there and tell her “Carole sent me” then we both get a chance.  Plus, last time she did this Margene sent loads of people over there and I’d like to kick her ass send more people than she did.  Okay – go!  And thanks.

Related posts:

Default ThumbnailTen on Tuesday Default ThumbnailEye Candy Friday Default ThumbnailEye Candy Friday Default ThumbnailWhat A Weekend!
« Ten on Tuesday
STR Socks »

Filed Under: That's Life

Comments

  1. JessaLu says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:16 am

    ooohhhh pretty!! Thanks for the mention! Good luck! hehe

    (and I kicked the server…er I mean fixed the hotlink so people can leave comments again. Sorry about that…)

  2. Chris says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:50 am

    That ship is really cool.

    Heh, I’m trying to send a bunch of people over there, too. 😀

  3. margene says

    July 15, 2009 at 10:35 am

    Are you throwing down the gauntlet? 😉 Good luck friend, I hope you win because I have one of her awesome bags!!
    I tried to comment earlier. Glad the blog is fixed. LOVE the ship and you know I love Plymouth, too.

  4. Nora says

    July 15, 2009 at 11:09 am

    Gorgeous photos!

  5. jill says

    July 15, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Such a romantic idea, sailing.

  6. Cookie says

    July 15, 2009 at 11:42 am

    Oh my. The Power of Carole going against The Power of Margene. I may need ice cream for this one. *L*

    Beautiful boat photos.

  7. Barbara-Kay says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    What a ship!

    One more for Carole, (but Margene is my friend, too). Maybe between the two of you we’ll get it up to 100 comments, and then there will be another prize.

  8. Carol says

    July 15, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    I went over on your say so. Her bags are very pretty!

  9. vanessa says

    July 15, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    wow, love that living room 🙂

  10. Inna says

    July 15, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Such a beautiful boat. Must be nice to live on it.
    I just left a comment and mentioned you sent me.

  11. Sonya says

    July 15, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    What a gorgeous ship! The coolest thing I ever got to do was take a sail on a tall ship on Lake Michigan in grad school.

  12. Brenda says

    July 16, 2009 at 7:38 am

    I think I toured that ship while I was on a business trip to Savannah. Very beautiful!

  13. Hillary says

    July 16, 2009 at 11:02 am

    So glad already entered the contest so I don’t have to choose between Team Carole and team Margene. 😉 The ship is gorgeous by the way.

Archives

carole AT caroleknits DOT net
my read shelf:
Carole's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

2020 Reading Challenge

2020 Reading Challenge
Carole has read 5 books toward her goal of 75 books.
hide
5 of 75 (6%)
view books

carolejuliusphoto

Amaryllis watch 2021 is on! #amarylliswatch #white Amaryllis watch 2021 is on! #amarylliswatch #whiteflowerfarm #amaryllisvelvetnymph #winterblooms
If there’s one thing the pandemic has been good If there’s one thing the pandemic has been good for, it’s my sourdough game. I actually started learning about making sourdough bread a week before the stay at home orders thanks to @sprboston as he shared his starter and recipe and technique with me. Since then I have kept Mama Cass fed and alive and have baked many loaves of bread. This one might be my best one yet. I did the final proof in the fridge for 24 hours and baked it from its cold state. Great spring and ear and crumb, it was delicious with dinner tonight. #sourdough #sourdoughbread #lookatthatcrumb #lookatthatear #homebakedbread #imadeitmyself #homemadeisbest
Nothing melts my librarian heart like taking my gr Nothing melts my librarian heart like taking my grandson to the library to pick out books. #nanahasakey #librarytime #readtoyourkids #attaboyjack #nanalife
Scenes from our dinner last night. There were only Scenes from our dinner last night. There were only 2 instead of our usual 8 and I missed my crew. Still, it was special to have my guy all to myself and we enjoyed an evening of good conversation, lots of music, and a few dances, too. GoodBYE 2020, Welcome  2021! #happynewyear #capresesticks #bakedstuffedshrimp #filetmignon #cocktailhourathome #dinnerathome #newyearsevedinner #thosenapkinsthough #imadeitmyself
My Instagram #topnine for 2020. Sure is a lot of D My Instagram #topnine for 2020. Sure is a lot of Dale. Good thing I love him! #topnine2020 #instagramtop9
When a very kind neighbor texts you and says, I ha When a very kind neighbor texts you and says, I have French onion soup and I’d like to share it ... you say YES! And when it turns out to be much more than soup but also crocks and bread and cheese and garnish ... you say, I sure am lucky to be part of this community. Thank you, Deb, from the bottom of our hearts. #homemadesoup #frenchonionsoup #kindneighbors #buildingcommunity
For the first time ever I have made ROUND Swedish For the first time ever I have made ROUND Swedish rye bread, ridges and all! That’s right, my local friends, no more stalking the Italian Kitchen for their bakery order to arrive, I can do it myself! Medwurst sandwiches forthcoming! #swedishryebread #limpabread #vörtlimpa #swedishchristmas #homemadeisbest #roundrye
God Jul! #godjul #happysolstice #welcomethelight # God Jul! #godjul #happysolstice #welcomethelight #glugg
Totally in love with our Christmas bedroom! #chris Totally in love with our Christmas bedroom! #christmasbedroom #christmasallthroughthehouse #christmaspillows #christmasbedding #letsstayhome #cozychristmas #letsstayinbed
Tonight at our house it’s sushi and Scrooge! #su Tonight at our house it’s sushi and Scrooge! #sushitime #tatamieastbridgewaterma #sushifordays #watchingchristmasmovies #achristmascarol #georgecscottisthebestscrooge #tistheseason
That’s a lot of trees! #christmascookies #spritz That’s a lot of trees! #christmascookies #spritzcookies #swedishchristmas #homemadeisbest #cookiebaking
I’ve had it for 33 years and it’s still one of I’ve had it for 33 years and it’s still one of my favorite ornaments on the tree. #wheatoncollege #christmasorbaments #wheatoncollegema #christmasbaubles
Of course I made lussekatter for St. Lucia Day. Di Of course I made lussekatter for St. Lucia Day. Did I post the photo I took, though? Nope! I forgot until today but here they are, a day late but definitely not a dollar short. #stluciaday #lussekatter #saffronbuns #swedishchristmas #swedishtraditions #christmasfood #lussekatt #homemadeisbest #julbak #godjul
I may be a shiksa but I can still make good potato I may be a shiksa but I can still make good potato latkes! Happy Hanukkah, my friends! #potatolatkes #happyhannukah
Happy December Friday, friends! #fridaynigntsnacks Happy December Friday, friends! #fridaynigntsnacks #martinitime #cheeseandcrackers #choppedliver #thosenapkinsthough
The tree is up in a new location, I think Captain The tree is up in a new location, I think Captain Julius will keep a good eye over it. #christmastree2020 #ohchristmastree
The first Friday Night Snacks in December most def The first Friday Night Snacks in December most definitely call for Swedish meatballs! #fridaynightsnacks #swedishmeatballs #martinitime #thosenapkinsthough #cocktailsathome #quarantinelifebelike
It’s December first, time to open the advent cal It’s December first, time to open the advent calendar of wine! #wineadventcalendar #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #hellodecember #winetime #cutestadventcalendarever #drinkwineeveryday
I’m loving this mini felted ball garland over th I’m loving this mini felted ball garland over the mantle in my studio! And the trompe l'oeil fire is still one of my favorite things about this room! #christmasgarland #fakefireplace #trompeloeil
I adore this new pie plate I got from @georgetownp I adore this new pie plate I got from @georgetownpottery, the design is so unique! #georgetownpottery #pieplate #treatyoself
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Categories

ABC Along Adventures of Dale and Carole Birthdays Bloggers Books Charity Knitting Contests Eye Candy Friday Feeling Crafty Fiber Festivals Food Good, Bad, Ugly Hmmm Knitting Knitting Olympics Macro Monday Memes Monday On My Mind Movies One Little Word Photography Project Spectrum Quilting Random Read With Us Reenacting Run For Your Life Saturday Posts Selfies Show & Tell Sock Knitting Spinning Sunday Funnies Swaps Ten on Tuesday Thankfulness That's Life Think Write Thursday Three Things Throwback Thursday Thursday Things Uncategorized Vacations Wordless Words in the Wild

Copyright 2014 Carole Knits · Log in