Today was the latest start ever for us, the winds were to lay down after 10am so we took SweetPea out for a test run to check out the work done. The vibrations are gone so back to the marina to pay the piper, and get a pump out and finally move o…
Captain’s log: 11-30-11
Well, it”s really hard to get in the X-mas spirit when it’s 80 degrees outside. Thankfully a cold spell is going through (only 70 degrees tomorrow) burrrrrrr. So what do people do when they don’t have a house?….. They d…
Captain’s log: 11-30-11
Well, it”s really hard to get in the X-mas spirit when it’s 80 degrees outside. Thankfully a cold spell is going through (only 70 degrees tomorrow) burrrrrrr. So what do people do when they don’t have a house?….. They d…
Date November 30, 2011Day 155
Date November 30, 2011Day 155 Departure The Wharf Marina, Orange Beach, AL 9:00 am Arrival Palafox Pier and Yacht Harbor, P…
A Few Thoughts After 57,000 Miles
We’ve been through the drive line and are about to reassemble things, have checked the tanks, and the rest of the systems, with very little wear and tear to show for our 5700 hours and 57,000 miles +/- of travel. As we’ve done a series of posts scattered here and there on this subject, perhaps […]
Road Tripping! A different view. . .
Whilst Opal Lady enjoyed our berth at the Hillarys Yacht Club, we offered to tour with friend and singer Graeme Connors and his fellow artist Melinda Schneider, on their Heartland Tour of the southern region of Western Australia. Alan drove the mini bus. Also on board was Graeme’s wife, Lyn and Gary, Chris and Dave as support. It was a 2500klm trip from Perth to Bunbury, Merredin, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, and Albany. We thoroughly enjoyed the break and the concerts every night, the beautif…
Road Tripping! A different view. . .
Whilst Opal Lady enjoyed our berth at the Hillarys Yacht Club, we offered to tour with friend and singer Graeme Connors and his fellow artist Melinda Schneider, on their Heartland Tour of the southern region of Western Australia.
Alan drove the m…
Cyprus Misc: planks, yogurt, South Cyprus, sunset, etc. November 30 2011
Med Mooring
I was looking for the spelling of "passerelle" and came across the following where I found my answer.
“Is there any special mooring hardware I should be using? And how do I get off
the damn boat!? “
www.svsarah.com/Whoosh/Whoo…
Mobile Bound
Well we are now heading for Mobile Alabama. We drove there last Monday and found a slip for the boat and then flew to Grand Cayman today, cleared out and are on our way. We decided to bypass New Orleans since our aborted attempt last week. W…
What is wrong with this picture?
Actually there is nothing wrong with this picture. This is just a true expert, a real pro on a jet ski doing his workout and getting rid of some steam. Diesel Duck relocated today from Ft. Lauderdale to Miami Beach. Looks like people on the water ar…
