Reviewing our trip (at least what I have done posts for), we initially cleared out of Suva and headed for Beqa Island slightly south of Viti Levu. From there it was on to Denerau/Nadi to pick up some parts that … Continue reading →
BIG NEWS!!
We have two new FRESHWATER HEADS on order!! I am so excited. I am so tired of the nasty smell from the old saltwater heads! YEA! It sounds like we can get Matt’s friend Brian to help us install them. He said he cannot get that s…
THURSDAY MAY 26TH
On the Loop again. Well, at least trying. The Oddysea needed to have some engine work done. So by hook or by crook we were bound and determined to make it to Winter Harbor by Friday morning of the 27th in order to speak to the mechanics before they lef…
Idyll Time Spring Launch: 2011
After several delays, IT is finally back in the water and resting snugly in her slip at Grand Haven, Michigan. Jeff and Sebastian made the trip solo from Chattanooga to get IT ready for our 2011 cruising season. Due to Nate’s injury, I stayed home with the birds for this trip giving Nate some extra […]
Just a pretty picture
Walk up the only road on Compass and turn right down a sandy path… this is what you see.Nice colors.The wind is still puffin pretty good, but not only does it hold the bugs at bay, it keeps things nice and cool. If you gotta wait out wind, this is fi…
Bustling Baltimore
Baltimore IconWe tied up to the Baltimore Harbor Municipal docks in the Inner Harbor, right in the thick of a very happening city. Thousands of people, young, old and the very young in strollers paraded by us for the three days we were there.&nbs…
Annapolis- Always Enjoyable
West Point from the waterTypical Annapolis homeWe hemmed and we hawed whether to go to Annapolis as we’ve been there a couple of time to attend the Boat Shows and finally realized it’s difficult to visit the Chesapeake and not go there. We …
Carol Parker’s Worlds Of Possibilities
We have just found the perfect Father’s Day gift, Carol Parker’s new photo collection book titled Worlds of Possibilities.
Carol is our favorite photographer, and creative guru. When she does something you can be sure it is the very best approach, with no detail overlooked, nor expense spared. We have just order three copies (one for […]
Huatulco to Papagayo Adventure
We left Huatulco Friday afternoon after clearing out of Mexico which is an interesting process. Two different organizations (customs and immigration) actually had to come down and inspect the boat to get our passports stamped and get the Zar…
Had to take a little break
from the boatbuilding stuff and get caught up on some other chores. Three hours later all nice and shiney! ;-)Glued up the keel bottom this morning. The keel sides will present a difficult problem with the hull extension so I’m thinking they’ll be glue…
