North Carolina, time to head south!

We get back from Taiwan and head to Wayfarer’s Cove.  Thanks Tom & crew for taking good care of us and being so helpful. Krogen folks, if you are following, good place to stop and get your bottom “done”.  Nice people, be sure to call ahea…

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Trip to Todos Santos

The weather was too rough on Friday when the girls (Karissa and Christen) were to go out snorkeling, so we (the 3 girls) headed to Todos Santos (~ 1 hr 20 min) to see the town and hopefully do a little shopping.  La Paz hadn’t pro…

Heading South

We finally threw the dock lines and crept out of the marina pen in the wee small hours of the morning, going through the tunnel of navigation lights that make up the Cairns Harbour channel. It was 2 weeks after arriving back from the Louisiades and wit…

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It’s Beginning to Look a LOT Like Christmas on JB

Julie began decorating the boat the day after Thanksgiving, just like she does at home. This is her favorite time of the year so from now until New Years, I have to listen to Christmas music non-stop.  In addition, I (Julie) have brough…

Of Leaks, Wind and Anchorage

The Club Med 2 enter Pointe a PitreOf Leaks, Wind and AnchorageNovember 30, 2010Deshaies, Guadeloupe16º18.44 N / 061º47.80 WOnce Fred Marine fixed the leaking (again) side glass of the hydraulic tank (they figured out that we needed a smoother surf…

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2010-12-01 14:16:00

Days 86   Eastern Shore Marina,  Fairhope, AL Friday, November 19, 2010Yes, they have great gumbo.Beautiful flowers of Fairhope Fairhope is a beautiful city, and today we were able to explore its unique shops and restaurants.  …

2010 TRIP SOUTH

December 1, 2010Our summer was fantastic! Not only did we get to spend some time in Kauai, but we also did a great driving trip. Spending time with our friends is always a special treat, and we did a lot of that too.Kauai, HIWell, after a great summer …

December 1st, Longboat Key

 

Skyline Bridge across Tampa bay.  The wind was really blowing, but the bay was not too rough to be comfortable.  At Longboat Key we tied up to the dock at Moore’s Stone Crab restaurant and had dinner there.  When you eat there, …

Nov 28th & 29th We continued southward and stopped at Treasure Island Yacht & Tennis Club near St. Pete

 After we got secured at Treasure Island, Sandy Cloughtery, a long time friend of Dottie’s came out to the boat for a visit.
 Sandy & Dottie.  We are about to depart by car to visit with Sandy’s father & brother.
 Sandy with…

Seas 2 Day

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

December already! Yesterday after the chores were finished, John and I began our Christmas shopping at the ship store. Now I have to stay away from there or I’ll spend LOTS more money than I really want to part with. They have really cool unusual it…