End of May 2008 Arriving by road in Eyemouth this time was a welcome break – we had been summoned by the yard to make some decisions, so we knew some kind of progress had been made. Heroine was back on the slip, but more importantly, in the shed. Almos…
Miami To St. Augustine
Friday, May 9, 2008 Key Biscayne Yacht Club – Coral Reef Yacht Club
A few cocktails and an excellent dinner on the outside, bayside patio at Key Biscayne Yacht Club capped off a perfect day of cruising through the Keys. On Friday, we slept in, …
Clearwater To Miami
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Clearwater – Sarasota
Many people ask, “how’s it feel being retired, starting a 1600 mile cruise to the Chesapeake?” Well, the most dominant feeling is relief! Because I know that once we toss off t…
Cruising The ICW With DIAMOND GIRL 2008-05-08 09:19:00
May 08, 2008It’s been awhile since we posted to this blog.We’re still in Norfolk, VA and have really gotten to like the area. Since we are going to fly home in the early part of June for our oldest granddaughter’s graduation, we decided to stay put…
Cruising The ICW With DIAMOND GIRL 2008-05-08 08:19:00
May 08, 2008It’s been awhile since we posted to this blog.We’re still in Norfolk, VA and have really gotten to like the area. Since we are going to fly home in the early part of June for our oldest granddaughter’s graduation, we decided to stay put…
My New Home in Pieces
The Easter visit was just in time to see the new fuel tanks and the flat panels for the wheel-house and deckhouse standing up and taking shape.The new tanks hold 800 gallons each which, with the improved fuel efficiency of the new engine will give us a…
My New Home in Pieces
The Easter visit was just in time to see the new fuel tanks and the flat panels for the wheel-house and deckhouse standing up and taking shape.The new tanks hold 800 gallons each which, with the improved fuel efficiency of the new engine will give us a…
2008 Cruise Plans
We are preparing Moon Star for a May 22 launch in Chicago.This year’s cruise looks like this:We aren’t sure if we will take the Trent-Severn Canal (as shown) or Lake Erie as we heasd for the St Lawrence. We will probably decide in early June, after lea…
2008 Cruise Plans
We are preparing Moon Star for a May 22 launch in Chicago.This year’s cruise looks like this:We aren’t sure if we will take the Trent-Severn Canal (as shown) or Lake Erie as we heasd for the St Lawrence. We will probably decide in early June, after lea…
Cruising The ICW With DIAMOND GIRL 2008-02-20 09:21:00
February 20, 2008Being in a marina in the middle of a Navy base has its drawbacks. Not being able to sleep-in in the mornings because you have reveille at 0800 every morning, listening to the intercoms aboard the ships that are docked only about 200 ya…
