Jeff has this theory that doing an overnight every so often is good for keeping our skills sharp. He’s probably right but even in the best of conditions I find it wearing. It usually takes a day after we get in to get back to normal.So our habit is to …
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Slowing Down
Our previous impression of the ICW through GeorgiaaCappella draws nearly 6 feet so cruising through parts of the ICW are challenging. We need to depend on tide to get us through numerous shoal areas, carefully planning our departure time and the s…
Dylan’s new girlfriend…
Springtime in Savannah, Georgia. Sweet magnolia in the air can only mean one thing – falling in love. And the bug has bitten Dylan.First, the meeting.Her golden brown color. Her fluffy tail. But will she play?Tillie (formal name…
How Great is Dyna?
When we woke up this morning we had a text message with this image attached. Dyna’s great-great-great-granddaughter, Sophia, gave birth to her 7th puppy at 6:00 am. 4 girls and 3 boys!JoDee and I once tried to count how many beautiful puppies Dyna was …
The Most Difficult Turn
There is one turn that is nearly impossible to make on any boat. It doesn’t matter if you’re power or sail, large or small, one engine or two. Making a 180 degree turn and retreating once you’ve left the dock or anchorage is difficult. Not necessarily …
Her Chariot Awaits
Dyna will be 14 years old next month. That’s like 90-something in people years. Her hearing is mostly gone, her back legs are weak, and who knows about her eyesight…But she’s happy and engaged and she still wants to be a part of it all. She loves din…
Farewell Jacksonville
It was with such mixed feelings that we finally threw our lines off at the Marina at Ortega Landing and pointed our bow north. We had stayed there longer than we have ever stayed in one place and it was certainly beginning to feel like “home.”It was sa…
How Many Engineers Does It Take…
It’s been a busy week for the kids. Monday two engineering managers from Garmin arrived and more people onboard means more potential for treats, belly rubs, and cuddles. Always a good thing.We headed back up the St Johns River giving us a chance to del…
Painting antennas…
Since every person walking down the dock had the same reaction to this project, “I didn’t know you could do that!” I thought it would be a good idea to document it a little.Many boats like ours have white, fiberglass antennas. Over time the fiberglass …
