Have you ever met a military spouse who said their husband or wife was geo-baching and wondered what they meant? As military spouses we already spend so much time apart from our sailors it may seem unthinkable to voluntarily decide to live separately. What is Geo-Baching? “Geobaching” is someone who is a “geographic bachelor.” They [...]
In our latest installment of “Sub Spouse Small Business” – meet Angie Halliwell, a sub spouse and owner of The Vintage Sailor Design Co. Based in Kings Bay, Georgia, Angie creates reclaimed, farmhouse and military-inspired décor. From custom ornaments and leather key chains to name plaques and signs, her work combines submarine style and farmhouse chic. [...]
I was incredibly nervous to move cross-country from Groton, CT to Silverdale, WA. My husband was returning to sea for the first time since we had children, and I was moving thousands of miles away from the Northeast, my home of the last 20 years. But the scenic views, surprisingly good weather, and a multitude [...]
We must admit - it's a very weird time to start a blog. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the current (but long-standing) civil unrest and racial injustice in our country, launching a lifestyle blog feels a bit strange. We feel now, more than ever, we need a sense of community. Life is still pushing forward, [...]
The submarine life comes with it’s own vocabulary, for this we know! There is quite a learning curve. Here is a breakdown of the rank and boat job hierarchy to better your understanding of what means who. The names at the top of the diagram- CO, XO, COB will be the names you hear most [...]
The submarine service is nicknamed the "silent service" for a reason. And with that comes an anonymity or lack of understanding for most people to understand. This lifestyle isn't for everyone certainly, and those of us who live in it have our days. There are many, many hard days. For me, I'm writing this while [...]
