Forepeak

Some pictures here of last weeks project: deck finish for the forepeak. Decided on Armstrong VCT (vinyl composition tile). This is the same stuff you see in supermarkets and public buildings. Comes in 12 x 12 squares, 1/8″ thick. Glues down with a spec…

Day 20 – 365 photos…Backyard Birds

Day 20 of my 365 photos…The snow has brought a LOT of birds to our backyard bird feeder and I have spent quite a lot of the last two days watching them.  It is kind of like washing fish in a fish bowl. They fight over who is king of the roost or in this… Continue Reading

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The Chesapeake Bay Is Coming Soon

Please, please help us spread the word. I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it. Susan has been working and slaving for months putting all the bits and pieces together, and our next installment of The Great Book Of Anchorages, The Chesapeake Bay, will…

Thinking of Doing the Great Loop Boat Trip?

One of the First Things to Consider is Joining America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association Completing the Great Loop boat trip is a big accomplishment for any boater, experienced or not. We have completed the trip 1.75 times, in different boats. We became members of America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA)…

People

Cheers,
   Here is a cheery break from The Blitz. 
We’re often asked which of our stops along the way have been favorites.  My answer is, those where the place is fascinating or the people we meet really great.  Some places …

Day 19 – 365 photos…Snow

Day 19 of my 365 photos…If you have listened to the news in the last few days, you will have heard that snow was expected in many of the southern states.  Of course, North Carolina was one of them and it was to be more of a coastal storm so that included us. The storm… Continue Reading

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Another shorts and heavy jacket kind of day in Central Florida

And it appears Florida is not the only place this attire is worn when the weather is chilly.  Cool today for Florida standards.  Started out this morning in the 50’s – dropping all day into the 40’s with possibility of snow northwest of …

Dolphins on our bow

Tank Museum

Above is a picture of the front of the tank museum at Bovington, which I visited last week. Strangely, Patch did not seem inclined to join me in this particular adventure. I’m not sure why!Anyway, I’ve seen signs for the tank museum many times when tra…

Shipping: BBC Africa Heads for Home

Note to Readers: This article will be continually updated until BBC Africa arrives in Port Everglades.  The latest position information will appear at the top of the article.Position as of Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 12:30 AM EST.Lati…