Since our ultimate destination is Florida for the winter, wedidn’t want to work our way too far north up the Bay, to only turn around aback track south. It’s time to head beginour trip south. After a few days of R&R in San Domingo C…
Heading South- the Day in Pictures
Yesterday was a good day after taking Sunday off to recuperate from the wedding. We took on 300 gallons of fuel at the Castleton Boat Club.Pam pumped fuel while I washed up the morning’s dishes. Hmmm… a little role rever…
Return to Rocky Point
And all that goes with it.So we said our—see ya laters—to all our buds at Sunset Bay and have made way to Memphis.It’s fall in Memphis and the leaves should be starting to turn and if Rocky Point has anything, it has leaves.It’s always nice going h…
Green Turtle Bay to Lake Barkle State Park, KY
Date October 3, 2011 Day 95Departure Green Turtle Bay, Grand Rivers, KY 9:55 amArrival Lake Barkley State Park Marina, Cadiz, KY 2:00 pm Miles …
Got no bugs on me!
Least of all this one. Not an invited guest…EVER!Being the Galley Queen that I am, I spent Monday hauling pantry items back aboard, continuing to re-package, label and stow. Back and forth, back and forth, toting dry goods I went…relentless! As I w…
Deck Prisms
After nearly 60 years and a crack through the middle, it’s no surprise that the deck prism above our galley leaks. Over the years, it’s been caulked, re-caulked, and sworn at with some regularity. I decided to try a different a…
#56 Wax On, Wax Off
A scene from “The Karate Kid” in 1984 stands out in my memory. It was about a young man Daniel, who was challenged to compete in a karate tournament by bullies. He turned for help to their apartment’s caretaker, a humble but eccentric Okinawan immigrant named Mr. Miyagi. Miyagi becomes his teacher and surrogate father figure who begins Daniel’s training by assigning him to menial tasks such as waxing cars. In the scene I recall best, he shows how to apply the wax using one hand in a circular …
#56 Wax On, Wax Off
A scene from “The Karate Kid” in 1984 stands out in my memory. It was about a young man Daniel, who was challenged to compete in a karate tournament by bullies. He turned for help to their apartment’s caretaker, a humble but eccentric…
40’s At Night. Time to aim the pointy end south…
After a few restful nights anchoring in the scenic foothills of the Smokies, we rejoined the “father river”- and began our long trek back west and south. We’re currently back in Chattanooga. Vicki’s mom, Avie, is here with us.&nbs…
40’s At Night. Time to aim the pointy end south…
After a few restful nights anchoring in the scenic foothills of the Smokies, we rejoined the “father river”- and began our long trek back west and south. We’re currently back in Chattanooga. Vicki’s mom, Avie, is here with us.&nbs…
