“Who Moved My Cheese?” Many of you may remember the book with this title. The fundamental principle is that a mouse gets used to going through a maze and finding cheese at the destination. If you move the cheese, the result is befuddlement for the mouse. There is no greater cheese move than deciding to leave a dirt home of typically 50-plus years for life on a boat to cruise the Great Loop.
This is the third and final part in our series on preparing for the Great Loop. The first article focused on the physical preparation, including choosing and outfitting your boat, how to pack, and more. The second article discussed how to intellectually prepare for the trip. This article is perhaps the most difficult, dealing with the emotions of virtually and literally changing course in life and putting behind you so much that is familiar for an adventure into the unknown. Everyone’s emotions are unique…”
