Queen Mary 2 in New York

The Wanderbird was tied up at a place called Atlantic Basin, in New York.During the early morning on the day following our arrival, the Queen Mary 2 arrived just over the way from us.A few minutes walk provided the perfect photo opportunity, with the S…

to Demopolis, AL

Since my last post, I have been working a lot as we continued to travel down the Tenn-Tom. Although there isn't a whole lot going on at the marinas along the way, the scenery is beautiful and all of the people we've met are really nice, both lo…

to Demopolis, AL

Since my last post, I have been working a lot as we continued to travel down the Tenn-Tom. Although there isn’t a whole lot going on at the marinas along the way, the scenery is beautiful and all of the people we’ve met are really nice, both loopers an…

Land yacht – Day 3

We flew to Christchurch on Monday where we picked up our NZ Land Yacht.   After getting ‘checked out’ with our new home, we loaded up with food, beer and wine and headed out to local RV park for the night.   Tuesday morning we …

Seas 2 Day

Sunshine

We left Midway Marina this morning at 6:40 A.M. in the fog. Thank goodness for radar. We didn’t have far to go to the first lock and by the time we pulled out of the lock, the fog was considerably less. From that poin t on, the day kept getting bett…

Wrightsville Beach, NC to Charleston, SC

10 Nov 2010  Wrightsville Beach to Southport, NCWe spent a second day in WB and walked up to the grocery store.  On the way we found a great "locals" place and stopped for lunch.  Sweet & Savory Bakeshop & Cafe is definitely worth …

Wrightsville Beach, NC to Charleston, SC

10 Nov 2010  Wrightsville Beach to Southport, NCWe spent a second day in WB and walked up to the grocery store.  On the way we found a great “locals” place and stopped for lunch.  Sweet & Savory Bakeshop & Cafe is definitely wort…

Wednesday, Nov 17

Larry took the opportunity to put the dinghy into the water and get it running properly.

This boat is reputed to be one used in a James Bond movie.

From the front, it looks kind of mean.

This is “Baby”,  a very friendly heron.  She g…

Tuesday, Nov. 16 We make it to Panama City

The morning start out with crappy weather, but improved as the day went on.  We ran about 5 1/2 hours to Panama City.  Tied up at “Rudy’s dock”.  I knew of Rudy from “Trawlers and Trawlering”, a website that I check daily.  It was g…

New Lewmar Pro 1000,photo update/Hfx Hbr Marina

Scott went to West Marine and got the necessary items, while I removed the old windlass, and cleat from the deck. All my work had to be undone, well after two hours, the old was off and the deck ready to receive the new.80 ft of 5/16 chain, will be add…