Author Archives: Alan

On our way

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Alan

Well we made it to Wichita, Kansas. What I found interesting about our trip so far is the fact that we avoided the “big cities” and traveled mostly rural Southern routes. When we went into stores the clerks would look … Continue reading →

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Leaving tomorrow

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Alan

Well it’s finally arrived. After weeks of planning and packing by Janice, it’s time for me to get started working. We’ll be leaving tomorrow AM so I have a lot to do. In order for me to accomplish anything I … Continue reading →

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Our next trip

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Alan

Looks like we won’t be sailing for a while (other than locally). We’ve decided we miss our friends on the West Coast. Here in Florida when one speaks of the West Coast most people think you’re referring to the west … Continue reading →

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Interim post

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Alan

Not much is happening since we arrived home. Soon after we arrived we hosted a Canadian couple from Nova Scotia. We had met them in the Chesapeake and invited them to stay at our dock while the were preparing their … Continue reading →

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Home!

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Alan

We reached our home dock at about noon today. Now the hard work of unpacking the boat, putting things away and re-organizing our lives. We’re thrilled to be back, but can’t wait for our next adventure. Hope you enjoyed our … Continue reading →

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Fort Pierce

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Alan

After motoring south on the ICW for 9 hours we’re now anchored in Faber Cove (a favorite of ours) in Fort Pierce. Only about 30 miles from home. I wasn’t going to write another post until we got home, but … Continue reading →

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Almost home

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Alan

We’re in Cocoa, Fl, just south of Cape Canaveral. One more days travel we’ll be in Ft. Pierce which is just about home (5 hours). We’re really looking forward to it. We love cruising (still) but after our 3 year … Continue reading →

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Back to Florida

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Alan

When we started this trip we were thrilled that after our overnighter on the outside we had left Florida behind. Now after an overnighter on the outside we are in St. Augustine, Fl and thrilled to be back in Florida. … Continue reading →

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Flesh eating bacteria

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Alan

This AM after spending a night in the rain in an isolated anchorage between Myrtle Beach and Charleston we attempted to weigh anchor. The wind was 20kts with a 2 kt current in the opposite direction. The anchor rode instead … Continue reading →

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Stuck

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Alan

We’re anxious to get home but the weather isn’t cooperating. It’s expected for the wind to be 20-25 kts with gusts to 30 and seas 5-8 ft. until Wednesday. We try to be fair weather sailors. It’s one thing to … Continue reading →

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