I'm in Ohio....My husband and I retired and bought Lady Africa this past February. She's still in St. Thomas. and we love her! We nicknamed the dinghy "Wilson" We're taking good care of her and doing something my husband has always wanted to do...our 3-5 year plan while we're still in good health! I'm so excited to see you back online! Maybe we can meet up one day when I visit my dad in Alabama....Blessings on your new journey!!! I'm so happy for you.
Awh this makes my heart so happy! I hope she brings you many safe and joyful passages like she did us! If you’re ever this side please let us know it would be lovely to meet up! ❤️
Thank you for sharing. This is heartwarming. I trust Lady Africa will bring you much joy, as she was built with so much love. If you ever considered making a TH-cam channel, your 3.5 year project could be a good time to vlog your journey :)
@@FreedomForce100 I am not a TH-camr. I'm writing but we're doing this purely to enjoy the Caribbean, connect with nature and each other, and sailing. We looked at many boats for about 4 years while we were learning to sail, before we bought LA and not because she was famous...but because we saw how she was rebuilt. She's clean and comfortable! And my children and grandchildren will enjoy their visits!
Just keep us updated with what is happening in your lives. As an ex-South African myself it is always good to see what fellow SAners are up to and how they flourish abroad.
Love you guys, I love to hear y'our life story. I've been following you guys since you bought the boat and started the rebuild. Please continue the channel and would just like to hear how you guys are doing living in the US. I think Americans take for granted how wonderful the US is. looking forward to more video's. Stay safe.
Good to see you guys are doing well and enjoying TN. It’s a great place. Sorry to hear Ricki was so ill and just happy he’s better. All the best with your Masters Simone! And yes, as someone else has said, please don’t feel you owe us anything. How you kept those videos going through some of those times in PE was amazing, and if you would like to just enjoy your own private life now, by all means. You aren’t obligated to share it forever. So agree about there being a season for everything… enjoy this one that you’re in 😘
Good to see you both well. And thriving there in Tennessee. Glad that your doing better now Ricki. Neat that Simone is chasing the Masters degree. And you are enjoying flying again.
Also, Ricky and Simone: please, never feel like you own is anything. If anything, we, the viewers owe you BIG THANKS for those hours of entertainment, inspirational moments and learning. You guys continue to inspire all along your new journey. Thank you for keeping the channel alive and please post updates once in a while, like you just did, until you make your decision for publishing content. We will respect that decision, matter what.
I was just thinking about you guys this morning and go onto youtube now and here you are. Great update video. So glad you are both doing well and Ricky has gotten his health back.
Very appropriate indeed! Reflecting back on precarious decisions in my own journey that ultimately led to peace and fulfillment, I offer high praise for y’all’s instinctual courage to change course at the right moment. Watching your journey was respite from the incredible societal loneliness that was Covid! Thank you and Godspeed🫶🏻
Love you guys. thanks for the update. excited to see some flying. Welcome to the US!! you are close to another favorite channel of mine, Vice Grip Garage. love from Seth in St. Louis.
Hey!! Long time no see! Long time follower here & IG. Also, lifetime right here in middle TN! I'm only 25 minutes from Franklin myself. I'm so glad you guys love it here!
So good to hear for you kids. Happy you found Tennessee. That's where we were going to move to BUT Kentucky got in the way... LOL... God willing we'll be moving there in a few weeks... Please keep the videos coming I enjoy y'all's videos... Much love be blessed in Jesus name... BBE...
I've been watching for years now.I've wondered how you were getting along, and guess what? You've come from south Africa to right up the road. I'm in Knocville, and like you, I've traveled the world and America and found Tennessee. Welcome.🎉
Hey guys, welcome back to social. Long time no hear. My wife and I will be heading from Sydney to the US mainland in October. Hitting the road for a week from Kentucky to New Orleans. Would love to meet you guys. Take care and good to see you again.❤
Welcome back! I really enjoyed your sailing journey. I'm from Cape Town, and also want to sail one day. I wondered, as a South African, which sailing accreditation did you go with (RYA, SAA, ect) and to what level? Also, how did you register Lady Africa in the USA when you were still in Cape Town? Goodluck on your next adventure!
Thank you! I believe Ricky went the SAA route. We registered her in Delaware but they no longer take foreigners registrations, I know a lot of people who registered their boats in the UK but have no idea how that process looks.
We swapped places! We loved it, have had a winter here already and it snowed for a week. We had fun and then it all melted and it was back to normal life. It was great! 🤣
Great to see you Guys again a year already WOW. Just live ya life and maake it as good as you can. Be good to see ya journey back into Flying be interesting. I have just had to give flying away as to Sick now haven,t been able to work now 5 years odd and they won,t let ya fly taking Morphine so would like to fly through you. Of course you are in the best flying place in the world. Are you gonna buy a property at some point get a life style block if ya can. Be well and just chill. Do a vid every month odd no stress that way. ;0}
We forgot we went out on the dinghy!! Tomas was soooo little 😍 i can’t believe it’s been so long 🫶🏼 Come back to meet baby Samuel 🐣 1. I miss your accent and of course my excellent south African accent! 2. I can’t believe there’s soo much snow were you guys live!! 🤣 if you get tired of it, move to Florida so we can be neighbors ❤🌊 3. Your strong Ricky!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 always happy and healthy 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 3. We have news!!! Call tomrrow?!
So what do you do for work? I lost Contact with ya'll after the boat. Ok I guess I want see ya'lls sails😊 on the Horizon from our Lenai here on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Hey, ek is n Kaapenaar gebore in Hermanus, maar bly in F*king witbank LOL. Ek gaan julle mail so kyk uit vir my email ek het vrae oor julle burgerskap, n woord wat ek nie baie gebruik nie lol. Baie Bly Vir Julle. Sterkte en Hoop om van julle te hoor op my vrae in email.
Good to see you two again! Hope you enjoy the current phase of your lives to the fullest. The mountains of NC are where I spent many years but now enjoying the amazing cruising community. @sailingwinddragon
I'm in Ohio....My husband and I retired and bought Lady Africa this past February. She's still in St. Thomas. and we love her! We nicknamed the dinghy "Wilson" We're taking good care of her and doing something my husband has always wanted to do...our 3-5 year plan while we're still in good health! I'm so excited to see you back online! Maybe we can meet up one day when I visit my dad in Alabama....Blessings on your new journey!!! I'm so happy for you.
Awh this makes my heart so happy! I hope she brings you many safe and joyful passages like she did us! If you’re ever this side please let us know it would be lovely to meet up! ❤️
You should continue the channel 😁
Thank you for sharing. This is heartwarming.
I trust Lady Africa will bring you much joy, as she was built with so much love.
If you ever considered making a TH-cam channel, your 3.5 year project could be a good time to vlog your journey :)
@@FreedomForce100 I am not a TH-camr. I'm writing but we're doing this purely to enjoy the Caribbean, connect with nature and each other, and sailing. We looked at many boats for about 4 years while we were learning to sail, before we bought LA and not because she was famous...but because we saw how she was rebuilt. She's clean and comfortable! And my children and grandchildren will enjoy their visits!
OMG it is fantastic to see you guys!
Happy, healthy and thriving.
I love that you are embracing the next chapter in your lives. Much love ❤️
Just keep us updated with what is happening in your lives. As an ex-South African myself it is always good to see what fellow SAners are up to and how they flourish abroad.
Thank you, we will! We’ve got a lot to catch up on 😊
Love you guys, I love to hear y'our life story. I've been following you guys since you bought the boat and started the rebuild. Please continue the channel and would just like to hear how you guys are doing living in the US. I think Americans take for granted how wonderful the US is. looking forward to more video's. Stay safe.
Good to see you guys are doing well and enjoying TN. It’s a great place. Sorry to hear Ricki was so ill and just happy he’s better. All the best with your Masters Simone! And yes, as someone else has said, please don’t feel you owe us anything. How you kept those videos going through some of those times in PE was amazing, and if you would like to just enjoy your own private life now, by all means. You aren’t obligated to share it forever. So agree about there being a season for everything… enjoy this one that you’re in 😘
Thanks so much! It really means a lot to hear all of that. 🙏🏼
Welkom terug vreemdelinge, van Australia
Good to see you both well. And thriving there in Tennessee. Glad that your doing better now Ricki. Neat that Simone is chasing the Masters degree. And you are enjoying flying again.
Thank you so much! It’s been a crazy but good journey!
Hi Ricky and Simone...wow..so nice to see you guys back...still remember your departure from Port Elizabeth. Keep safe.
Thanks Chris. Wild to believe it was so long ago!
Nice seeing you guys doing well, Miss your videos! The meaning of life... Is happiness
Thank you! It’s been a bit of time but it’s good to be back for a quick hello! 👋🏼
Wow! Welcome back Guys, good to see you back again to continue with your journey through life! 👍👍👍👌
Thanks so much! Good to hear from you again! 😊
Watching watching 👀 missing our amazing sailing buddies!!!! 😍❤️😍🤗🫶🏼
We miss you guys too!
So glad to see you back again. God bless you both 🎉
Thank you and same to you! ❤️
Also, Ricky and Simone: please, never feel like you own is anything. If anything, we, the viewers owe you BIG THANKS for those hours of entertainment, inspirational moments and learning.
You guys continue to inspire all along your new journey.
Thank you for keeping the channel alive and please post updates once in a while, like you just did, until you make your decision for publishing content. We will respect that decision, matter what.
Still here. Looking forward to seeing what you are doing in your life.
Awh thank you! 😊
🎉So happy for you both.❤
Thank you! 🙏🏼
I was just thinking about you guys this morning and go onto youtube now and here you are. Great update video. So glad you are both doing well and Ricky has gotten his health back.
Awh I want to say it’s cause I read your mind but I’m not that skilled haha. Thanks so much! 🤗
Very appropriate indeed! Reflecting back on precarious decisions in my own journey that ultimately led to peace and fulfillment, I offer high praise for y’all’s instinctual courage to change course at the right moment. Watching your journey was respite from the incredible societal loneliness that was Covid! Thank you and Godspeed🫶🏻
Thanks so much! It’s really been a wild ride and I’m happy we could be a small source of joy during a hard time! 🙏🏼
@@livingwiththemaiasI do hope there is continued access to your site, as I’m apt to watch from day #1 again!
Love you guys. thanks for the update. excited to see some flying. Welcome to the US!! you are close to another favorite channel of mine, Vice Grip Garage. love from Seth in St. Louis.
Thanks so much! Will have to check them out! 😊
Hey, if you have found your "happy place" go for it. All the best from Jbay!!
Thanks so much! That’s the plan 😊🤗
Awesome video sending lots of love it made my week
Awh thank you!! 😊
Hey!! Long time no see! Long time follower here & IG. Also, lifetime right here in middle TN! I'm only 25 minutes from Franklin myself. I'm so glad you guys love it here!
I know it’s been a while! If you’re ever headed this way let us know would be great to meet up! 😊
So good to hear for you kids. Happy you found Tennessee. That's where we were going to move to BUT Kentucky got in the way... LOL... God willing we'll be moving there in a few weeks...
Please keep the videos coming I enjoy y'all's videos... Much love be blessed in Jesus name... BBE...
Oh Kentucky is gorgeous too! Fingers crossed for the move and all the best 🙏🏼😊
I've been watching for years now.I've wondered how you were getting along, and guess what? You've come from south Africa to right up the road. I'm in Knocville, and like you, I've traveled the world and America and found Tennessee. Welcome.🎉
Omg that’s amazing! There’s just something about Tennessee isn’t there 🤣
Good on you two!
❤ from 🇨🇦BC
Thank you! 😊
Hey guys, welcome back to social. Long time no hear.
My wife and I will be heading from Sydney to the US mainland in October. Hitting the road for a week from Kentucky to New Orleans. Would love to meet you guys.
Take care and good to see you again.❤
I know it’s been a while! That’s amazing! We would love to meet up if you’re in Nashville/Franklin! Got to come experience the honky tonks 😉
Would love to meet you at the Honky Tonks. Let me know how to DM you guys. We can hopefully work out a plan.
Welcome back! I really enjoyed your sailing journey. I'm from Cape Town, and also want to sail one day. I wondered, as a South African, which sailing accreditation did you go with (RYA, SAA, ect) and to what level? Also, how did you register Lady Africa in the USA when you were still in Cape Town? Goodluck on your next adventure!
Thank you! I believe Ricky went the SAA route. We registered her in Delaware but they no longer take foreigners registrations, I know a lot of people who registered their boats in the UK but have no idea how that process looks.
Big 'Hello' to Moses!
We’ll be sure to let him know!
Lived there my whole life.. on the water in Florida now.. you guys are going to love Tennessee.. well.. maybe not the winter 😆
We swapped places! We loved it, have had a winter here already and it snowed for a week. We had fun and then it all melted and it was back to normal life. It was great! 🤣
Great to see you Guys again a year already WOW. Just live ya life and maake it as good as you can. Be good to see ya journey back into Flying be interesting. I have just had to give flying away as to Sick now haven,t been able to work now 5 years odd and they won,t let ya fly taking Morphine so would like to fly through you. Of course you are in the best flying place in the world. Are you gonna buy a property at some point get a life style block if ya can. Be well and just chill. Do a vid every month odd no stress that way. ;0}
Thank you! We wanna buy a property eventually but right now we’re still figuring out this thing called life and taking it day by day. 🤣
@@livingwiththemaias excellent plan just chill take it as it comes.
We forgot we went out on the dinghy!! Tomas was soooo little 😍 i can’t believe it’s been so long 🫶🏼 Come back to meet baby Samuel 🐣
1. I miss your accent and of course my excellent south African accent!
2. I can’t believe there’s soo much snow were you guys live!! 🤣 if you get tired of it, move to Florida so we can be neighbors ❤🌊
3. Your strong Ricky!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 always happy and healthy 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
3. We have news!!! Call tomrrow?!
So what do you do for work?
I lost Contact with ya'll after the boat.
Ok I guess I want see ya'lls sails😊 on the Horizon from our Lenai here on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Hey, ek is n Kaapenaar gebore in Hermanus, maar bly in F*king witbank LOL. Ek gaan julle mail so kyk uit vir my email ek het vrae oor julle burgerskap, n woord wat ek nie baie gebruik nie lol. Baie Bly Vir Julle. Sterkte en Hoop om van julle te hoor op my vrae in email.
Hey there! Ricky went to high school in Witbank! I haven’t received any emails from you, do you mind resending it? svladyafrica@gmail.com
Thanks for the update.mi have two questions. How did you end up in Utah? I thought Ricky was a marine engineer which is unlikely in TN?
@@Retired-nohurry hes actually a mechanical engineer, he just happened to go into the marine sector because that was what we were involved in.
Good to see you two again! Hope you enjoy the current phase of your lives to the fullest. The mountains of NC are where I spent many years but now enjoying the amazing cruising community. @sailingwinddragon
NC is gorgeous! That’s one thing we truly miss about sailing is the community, enjoy every minute! ❤️