In my last post, I mentioned I would be covering upgrades that we are doing to Iron Lady after a season of cruising. Someone asked about our communications system as well as upgrades and since that is one of the … Continue reading →
"TINK'ing Around
Today I finally got to take TINK on her maiden voyage. The marina was nice and calm so we dicided today would be the day to finally launch my new transportation. I am able to manage the paddle well. Grasping it uses larger motor skills and range of…
The interesting travel on the ICW
Moving south from Annapolis, our anchor came down for the night at Wicomico Creek, just south of the mighty Potomac River, which goes up to Washington from the Chesapeake. Next stop: Willoughby Bay, Benno’s favored place because of all the activity ac…
Still making baby steps
so slowly things are coming together. Keel sides going up.Dealing with a few alignment issues between the keel and the hull. No biggie, I’ll just spend some more quality time with my belt sander! 
Life’s2Short 2011-10-13 20:38:00
Packing It Up at the Demopolis Yacht Basin
On the morning of our last update (Friday, September 30th), unbeknownst to us at the time, our friend David’s boat, “Moonstruck,” a 44-foot Defever, turned on its side after passing a barge and sunk in …
Life’s2Short 2011-10-13 20:38:00
Packing It Up at the Demopolis Yacht Basin
On the morning of our last update (Friday, September 30th), unbeknownst to us at the time, our friend David’s boat, “Moonstruck,” a 44-foot Defever, turned on its side after passing a barge and sunk in …
October 12, 2011
WE DID IT! We left the comfy shore, and are mushing about in the Chesapeake.
We enjoyed the National Power Squadron meeting in Greensboro. On a bonus side trip, I was happy to tour the Replacements Store, a huge conglomeration of wareh…
Point Pleasant Beach to visit Carol
October 14, 2011
Watertown, NY
Hi Y’all,
Between my years on the boat and my weeks in Massachusetts, I seem to have forgotten my 27 years of "southern." First Randal and then my sister pointed out to me that I’d written…
Thursday, October 13, 2011
We had a delightful day. The weather was wonderful again and we grilled out hot dogs for lunch with Norm and Sue. We discussed our plans to leave and decided to drop off a car at our destination harbor tomorrow. Then on Saturday, we plan on leaving …
Florida Again
Arrived back to Florida Oct 12. Jim was at the airport to pick me up. The USA customs gave me a hard time and ea almost missed my plane in Halifax. Well checked the Boat today and it is in fare shape. The hull has to be done so sanding will start tomor…
