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Fingers Crossed
Thanks to my buddy Andrew (aka the Shed Monkey) we’re fixed up now. Hopefully it’ll hold through the winter then we can fix it properly.Just have to tape the bottom edge of the plastic patch then it’ll be good to go! *fingers crossed*Not much else to r…
ENVOY’S FINAL CRUISING DAYS FOR 2012
This posting takes the Blog up to 7 October.We spent a wonderful two weeks cruising with Bruce and Lesley, the longest time period we’ve spent cruising in company with others. All boats have maintenance issues, and Midi’s windlass motor failed due …
ENVOY’S FINAL CRUISING DAYS FOR 2012
This posting takes the Blog up to 7 October.We spent a wonderful two weeks cruising with Bruce and Lesley, the longest time period we’ve spent cruising in company with others. All boats have maintenance issues, and Midi’s windlass motor failed due …
Rolling, crashing, creaking and banging…
Is what happens when you find yourselves unexpectedly in 8 foot seas. Add a dose of seasickness and you get a good idea of how our latest 32 hours transit from Morehead City NC to Charleston SC turned out. Thankfully the 8 foot seas occurred at night so we didn’t have the visual impact to … Continue reading »
More Cold, Rainy Weather…Better Get Movin'
It’s only been 10 days since we left our home in Annapolis. Yet it feels longer. Anchored in Reedville, Va. our 1st day out after logging 70 miles & 10 hours. Then, enjoyed a 4-day stay in at the Hampton Yacht Club while the Capn visited with our gran…
Great Mercury – Part 2
I have never really done much long line fishing before, but Joe, John and I went out for a bit of the recreational version before dinner. I will try to explain the drill. First, there is a frame. The frame … Continue reading →
11/13/2012 – Tuesday – Pensacola play day
We woke up to the temperature being 42 outside. Thank goodness we have good heaters on the boat! Today’s our last day in Pensacola with the rent car before heading out to Destin tomorrow. We started the day with a grocery run and th…
11/13/2012 – Tuesday – Pensacola play day
We woke up to the temperature being 42 outside. Thank goodness we have good heaters on the boat! Today’s our last day in Pensacola with the rent car before heading out to Destin tomorrow. We started the day with a grocery run and th…
11/12/2012 – Monday – Pensacola play day
Today was laundry day so S/V Morning Star and M/V Last Trade loaded the car with dirty laundry and headed out to find a laundromat. After traveling one block from the marina we were blocked by a Veterans Day parade so we pulled into an open park…
