Why is EW called EW?
When we lived aboard year-round in Maine, we were frequently interviewed by local reporters looking for a new human interest story. One of them spelled our last name incorrectly and I was not pleased. When a different paper approached us a week later I was insistent that the young reporter get it right. “He’s an EW Stewart”, I said – with some force. OK with a lot of force and insistence and I may have said it more than once … or twice.
When the article appeared my husband had become “E.W. Stewart Hart” and was referred that way through the entire article as in, “E.W. Stewart Hart is ..” and “E.W. Stewart Hart said ..” So, on Twitter and in my blog, he is EW.
Who is Bubs?
That would be me, to a very select few people. EW started it. He uses "Bubs" instead of "Dear", "Honey", "Darling", etc. In fact, if he calls me one of those normal endearments, it's usually a joke or while gritting his teeth with aggravation. When he calls me "Bubs" I know he loves me. Favorite was allowed to use "Bubs" as a non-mom-special-for-step-name. Now that he's in his 30's he may call me by my name when among his peers, but in private, I'm Bubs or Bubsie and proud of it. There is another Barbara Hart. She's "The First" since EW's cousin Jeff married her long before we met. Because two Barb Harts can get confusing, Jeff and Barb call me Bubs. That's it. Everyone else calls me Barb or Barbara. Another very select few call me Barbie. If you have to ask, you don't call me Barbie.
Who is Favorite?
Favorite is, of course, EW's favorite (and only) son, my step-son, and marriage bonus. When I started blogging and tweeting, I was respectful of his privacy. He's now on Facebook and has friended me, so the secret is out. I still call him Favorite on the blog and on Twitter.
What kind of boat is La Luna?
La Luna is a 47-foot Cheoy Lee cutter designed by David Pedric. She was built in Hong Kong in 1985. La Luna is a semi-custom boat, and only 11 47-foot models were built. The gentleman who ordered ours had great ideas and taste and we have a number of custom details that combine to give La Luna beauty and practicality. We love this boat.
How did La Luna get named?
What sailing experience did you have prior to setting off?
