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We're Still Here!

If you’re following our blog, I apologize as I have not updated it since Thanksgiving! I found myself making Facebook postings much more often. They’re quick, easy & one can post photos faster. Feeds my ADHD tendencies better. (Continued…)

Happy Thanksgiving Day!!

Thanksgiving Day finds us at anchor in the lovely antebellum city of Beaufort, SC. It’s one of our favorite stops. We so enjoy strolling its wide avenues with marsh vistas, Live Oaks dripping with Spanish Moss, stately manors & warm hospitality. &…

More Cold, Rainy Weather…Better Get Movin'

It’s only been 10 days since we left our home in Annapolis. Yet it feels longer. Anchored in Reedville, Va. our 1st day out after logging 70 miles & 10 hours. Then, enjoyed a 4-day stay in at the Hampton Yacht Club while the Capn visited with our gran…

Waiting for Nor'easter to Pass

Bid farewell to Sarles Boatyard & Marina, possibly for good. Our loyal friend, Deb Smith & her fur baby, Nan saw us off at 0700. Tears in our eyes as we cast off.  (Continued…)

Casting off Saturday!!

Well, it’s been a crazy week with us doing triple duty prepping Ruby Slipper to head south, getting our home ready for our friends who will be house sitting AND prepping for Hurricane Sandy! Thanks to Bill, shuttling back & forth several times a day, …

Hauling Out to Head Out

Well, Team Hughes has been busy prepping for our next adventure! Bahamas bound! Hauled Ruby Slipper, our American Tug 34, out yesterday. Getting her bottom cleaned, painting it with anti-fouling paint& replacing zincs. She’ll be splashed next Monday.&n…

Prepping to Head South…Again!

With a bit more than 2 months to go, Team Hughes (Capn. Bill, Admiral Linda & crew dogs, Murphy & Trapper) is beginning preparations for another great adventure south. This year, for the 1st time aboard M/V Ruby Slipper we’re setting our sights on our…

Prepping to Head South…Again!

With a bit more than 2 months to go, Team Hughes (Capn. Bill, Admiral Linda & crew dogs, Murphy & Trapper) is beginning preparations for another great adventure south. This year, for the 1st time aboard M/V Ruby Slipper we’re setting our sights on our…

Going west to ski this winter

This winter Ruby Slipper will stay in port in Annapolis, while her crew heads west for a few months of skiing. We all plan to head south to the Bahamas next winter departing Nov. 2012. Will resume blogging then. Happy holidays & best wishes until th…

Going west to ski this winter

This winter Ruby Slipper will stay in port in Annapolis, while her crew heads west for a few months of skiing. We all plan to head south to the Bahamas next winter departing Nov. 2012. Will resume blogging then. Happy holidays & best wishes until th…