An Anxious Night

The wind whistled across Puffin’s decks last night, as she lay anchored deep in the salt marshes of the Carolina low country. We were a few miles north of Charleston off Dewees Creek. I played some music on the iPad during dinner to drown out the pe…

EXPERIENCE THE FURTHUR ADVENTURE

 
 

EXPERIENCE THE FURTHUR ADVENTURE
Captain Brian and his crew are making a limited offer to experience life aboard a long range cruising trawler. This is a unique opportunity to participate in life at sea and SE Asia aboard the M/V Furthur.
We wil…

Cooler Weather

Two nights ago it got down to 28 degrees.  We were aware that the temperature was going to drop down below freezing, so John winterized the shower on the swim platform and the deck wash, out on the bow.  I guess we didn’t go far enough …

Cooler Weather

Two nights ago it got down to 28 degrees.  We were aware that the temperature was going to drop down below freezing, so John winterized the shower on the swim platform and the deck wash, out on the bow.  I guess we didn’t go far enough s…

The Querrey’s QUEST 2012-11-14 08:37:00

SUNDAY 11/11/2012 RICHARD AND CHARLENE TAKE OFFRICHARD AND CHARLENE LEAVING THE QUESTCharlene and Richard were great guests and we will miss their assistance and their company.  Boy did the time ever go by fast.  I took them to get their rent…

The Querrey’s QUEST 2012-11-14 08:29:00

 SATURDAY 11/10/2012 DAN FLIES TO VERMONT AND WE EXPLORE FORT LAUDERDALE After Dan got his gear ready we headed to Stuart for breakfast at the Osceola Café right here in Stuart. What a good find! They make their own breads daily and all wa…

OK, I’m a Wuss

In a previous blog post, I wrote about repairing a balky fluorescent light fixture.  I even found a website that described how to test and replace the ballast and starter.  Did I actually do it?  No.  I hied myself to West Marine an…

Chicken or Prudent??

(Monday Nov. 12 – Dist: 31.4 mi; TTT: 4:15 hrs)

Looks benign even pretty but we still sit here in Apalachicola.  We did get excited Tuesday evening as a bunch (6-7) of Loopers decided that they were going to cross this morning.  The …

Chicken or Prudent??

(Monday Nov. 12 – Dist: 31.4 mi; TTT: 4:15 hrs)

Looks benign even pretty but we still sit here in Apalachicola.  We did get excited Tuesday evening as a bunch (6-7) of Loopers decided that they were going to cross this morning.  The …

Man's Best Friend

Couldn’t resist this, Al with Bridget snuggled in. Just another day in DOG paradise. (View Post…)