Friday, October 31, 2008
In Hampton
Sailed here with Abe and Karen and Tony and Diane. It was sunny but cold all day on the water. I had my winter coat three sweaters and flannel jeans on with a polar fleece scarf. When we arrived in Hampton and got anchored we noticed it was about 15 degrees warmer. Diane and Karen called to have Dick drop me off so we could tour the town before dark. We took a walking tour around and made it to a church graveyard, gathered some magnolia husks for Karen to take home and stopped by the Tourist Information Centre. It was good to get off the boat and have a good laugh with the girls. The 'fun' thing actually happened. We are rising early to head out to the ICW. When we were coming today Tony said he saw dolphins. We said good-bye to the wonderful Chesapeake Bay.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Cabin Fever
Wednesday October 29, 2008.
Karen and Abe and I walked to town today. We spent the whole day looking at shops and getting some groceries. It is about a two mile walk to town so we get picked up by kind boaters driving by that recognize us as boaters. We made dinner and curled up early to watch a movie in the v-berth as it is to cold to do anything else. Planning to head out tomorrow depending on the weather.
Thursday October 30, 2008.
We were not surprised when Abe and Karin called to cancel our journey today. The winds and waves were still high and the weather is very cold. We dinghy over to Abe and Karen's boat about 10:30 a.m. And when we were sitting in the cockpit we got a call from Diane and Tony on Vertigo that they were in the area and heading into Fisherman's Bay for the night. We tied them up and then Dick took the girls to the public dock in the dinghy to save about a one mile walk. We were scouting our bargains until about 3:00 pm when we ran into the guys coming back from the marine store. Abe and Dick went to get Grace C off the anchorage and we tied up at the YC for the night. After a time of planning our journey and sharing with other sailors we headed aboard to make dinner and catch up with the wifi.
Karen and Abe and I walked to town today. We spent the whole day looking at shops and getting some groceries. It is about a two mile walk to town so we get picked up by kind boaters driving by that recognize us as boaters. We made dinner and curled up early to watch a movie in the v-berth as it is to cold to do anything else. Planning to head out tomorrow depending on the weather.
Thursday October 30, 2008.
We were not surprised when Abe and Karin called to cancel our journey today. The winds and waves were still high and the weather is very cold. We dinghy over to Abe and Karen's boat about 10:30 a.m. And when we were sitting in the cockpit we got a call from Diane and Tony on Vertigo that they were in the area and heading into Fisherman's Bay for the night. We tied them up and then Dick took the girls to the public dock in the dinghy to save about a one mile walk. We were scouting our bargains until about 3:00 pm when we ran into the guys coming back from the marine store. Abe and Dick went to get Grace C off the anchorage and we tied up at the YC for the night. After a time of planning our journey and sharing with other sailors we headed aboard to make dinner and catch up with the wifi.
Saturday October 25, 2008
Living aboard a boat has a different sort of justice to it. Myrna had contacted the Dock Master and asked that we take any provisions (spoils) off their boat and turn off the electrical panel and things. For doing that the Dock Master gave us a free night of accomodation at the Holiday Inn dock. We had another layover day so spent sometime with Abe and Karin getting groceries. When we got back to the boat there was an invitation to go to a Missionary Conference. Since we were planning to leave with the other boats from Port in the morning we decided to take advantage of this opportunity. Debra and her husband were the boaters who had invited us. Debra is an artist that lives aboard her boat and paints in the forpeak. There were two missionaries that spoke but the one that we enjoyed the most was the gentleman from Milan, Italy. We look forward to seeing more of Debra Howard's art along the ICW.
Sunday October 26, 2008
Woke up at 6:00 am and headed out with the Port Stanley fleet. We were so glad to have companions again. Joining our trip for the first time is some Pelicans. I guess we are finally getting south. We sailed a lot of the trip but one of the sail slides on the mast broke so we had a little trouble getting the sail down. Dick put the boomvang on and cranked her down and finally the slide snapped and let go so we could furl. We Anchored in Antipoison Creek, Virginia for the night just past the town dock as Skipper Bob had advised. It was a quiet relaxed anchorage and we enjoyed our time aboard Sinn Fein when we got to harbour. Kathy had gotten word that the Hampton area had a Caribbean cruise and there was no space available. We decided to move to Deltaville in the morning and wait out the weather that was coming.
Dick barbecued Turkey and we bedded down early with a movie from Kathy.
Monday October 27, 2008
Due to the quietness of the Anchorages we both slept in and so had to get ready quickly to leave by 9:00 a.m. As we got out of the harbour Captain mentioned we could sail this course and I was elated. Finally no motor to listen to. When I asked about taking the main sail cover off he said we are not going to need the main!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You mean just sail with the Genoa. We unfurled just the Genoa and sure enough we were doing 5-6 knots. With the following sea we were making up to 7 knots at times.
It is amazing when it is sunny how it doesn't feel like a stormy day at all. We headed into Deltaville, Virginia near Jackson Creek and fortunately our comrades warned us about entering the harbour threw a different set of red and green bouys than we were going threw. Bad weather is coming for the next two days and we moved back to the back of the basin for protection. Abe and Karin joined us and we rode out the night with no issues. Sinn Fein opted for a dock at a Marina. Dick finally got a minute to paint our anchor chain. To date I have been in Virgina for two days and have not touched your soil with my sole.
Tuesday October 28, 2008
It is so cold here. I am wrapped in three blankets and wearing a winter coat on board. That is with heat from Alcohol stove. We have to stay onboard all day due to wind guts of up to 45 knots. We have been in worse but it was when we were tied to three boats and a dock in the Erie Canal.
Learning what the boat is capable of is a good thing and we were both mentioning how the learning curve has increase from when we left. Still not sure why anyone would subject them self to this kind of discipline.
Living aboard a boat has a different sort of justice to it. Myrna had contacted the Dock Master and asked that we take any provisions (spoils) off their boat and turn off the electrical panel and things. For doing that the Dock Master gave us a free night of accomodation at the Holiday Inn dock. We had another layover day so spent sometime with Abe and Karin getting groceries. When we got back to the boat there was an invitation to go to a Missionary Conference. Since we were planning to leave with the other boats from Port in the morning we decided to take advantage of this opportunity. Debra and her husband were the boaters who had invited us. Debra is an artist that lives aboard her boat and paints in the forpeak. There were two missionaries that spoke but the one that we enjoyed the most was the gentleman from Milan, Italy. We look forward to seeing more of Debra Howard's art along the ICW.
Sunday October 26, 2008
Woke up at 6:00 am and headed out with the Port Stanley fleet. We were so glad to have companions again. Joining our trip for the first time is some Pelicans. I guess we are finally getting south. We sailed a lot of the trip but one of the sail slides on the mast broke so we had a little trouble getting the sail down. Dick put the boomvang on and cranked her down and finally the slide snapped and let go so we could furl. We Anchored in Antipoison Creek, Virginia for the night just past the town dock as Skipper Bob had advised. It was a quiet relaxed anchorage and we enjoyed our time aboard Sinn Fein when we got to harbour. Kathy had gotten word that the Hampton area had a Caribbean cruise and there was no space available. We decided to move to Deltaville in the morning and wait out the weather that was coming.
Dick barbecued Turkey and we bedded down early with a movie from Kathy.
Monday October 27, 2008
Due to the quietness of the Anchorages we both slept in and so had to get ready quickly to leave by 9:00 a.m. As we got out of the harbour Captain mentioned we could sail this course and I was elated. Finally no motor to listen to. When I asked about taking the main sail cover off he said we are not going to need the main!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You mean just sail with the Genoa. We unfurled just the Genoa and sure enough we were doing 5-6 knots. With the following sea we were making up to 7 knots at times.
It is amazing when it is sunny how it doesn't feel like a stormy day at all. We headed into Deltaville, Virginia near Jackson Creek and fortunately our comrades warned us about entering the harbour threw a different set of red and green bouys than we were going threw. Bad weather is coming for the next two days and we moved back to the back of the basin for protection. Abe and Karin joined us and we rode out the night with no issues. Sinn Fein opted for a dock at a Marina. Dick finally got a minute to paint our anchor chain. To date I have been in Virgina for two days and have not touched your soil with my sole.
Tuesday October 28, 2008
It is so cold here. I am wrapped in three blankets and wearing a winter coat on board. That is with heat from Alcohol stove. We have to stay onboard all day due to wind guts of up to 45 knots. We have been in worse but it was when we were tied to three boats and a dock in the Erie Canal.
Learning what the boat is capable of is a good thing and we were both mentioning how the learning curve has increase from when we left. Still not sure why anyone would subject them self to this kind of discipline.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Where but by the Grace of God
Took off to have a shower and do our laundry this morning and when I got back Dick had gotten a message from the Dock Attendant at the Holiday Inn that our friend Albert had had a heart attack last night and was in the hospital in Washington. We were all a bit stunned and instantly every minute thought of your life and circumstances is transformed into thankfulness that your alive and your mate is with you. Abe and Karin and Maria and Dick and I went to the Marine Museum for a distraction. It was an interesting place and we learned alot about this area. Today I miss everyone at home and wish I could give you a big hug. Keep Albert and his family in your prayers. When we got back there was word that he is in intensive care and his wife asked Dick to do some preparations to the boat. Kathy organized a morning distraction that took us on a boat tour of a Trawler. It was beautiful inside. The gentleman was having his 65th birthday so we went out to celebrate life with him and some other sailors.
Note to commenter's who ask questions. If you want me to answer than please email us at foster.mzp@gmail.com as I cannot answer the blog comments. Happy to see Marg is along for the journey. :)
Note to commenter's who ask questions. If you want me to answer than please email us at foster.mzp@gmail.com as I cannot answer the blog comments. Happy to see Marg is along for the journey. :)
Picassa Three updates to Blog
Karin I did it. We have unlimited access here at the Solomon's so I got my Picassa 3 update so this is my first Calogue. These shot were taken on the way to Annapolis and coming to the Solomon Islands. The quilt block is my first attempt at sewing and when we got to the Chesapeake the fall colours were out and the main leaves were White Oak.The Navy is everywhere in this area.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thomas Point Lighthouse
This is the most photographed lighthouse in Maryland and we finally got to see it today on our way to Solomon's Island. It was a long day under sail with light wind and following sea. The good news is that when we got in to the harbour I radioed Tip Toe to tell them we were here and Kathy from Sinn Fein came on the radio. When we got to the dock Abe and Karin (Whipporwill)and Larry, Kathy and Maria were here and we were so happy to see everyone. It has been along time since we have seen anyone we know longer that two months. We went up to the Happy Hour at the Holiday Inn Lounge. We are staying at the Holiday Inn Marina for the night and look forward to seeing our club members tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I'm so sorry I forgot the Camera
October 21, 22, 2008
Despite the nippy weather we are enjoying our sojourn here at Annapolis, Maryland (the Capital). Between getting a shower, buying groceries and scouting out boat parts and Ships bells at Good Will we have managed to check out the welcome centre and walk down some lovely older streets with buildings that were erected in the 1700's. We meet a lovely lady at the tourist information that told us that Annapolis is south of the Mason Dixon Line and was actually a harbour where they brought in Slaves. I was commenting on a beautiful street that every building mostly owned by the Catholic Church was built with Red brick and the streets were all red brick and she said that that is because Annapolis had been a haven for Roman Catholics when they were shunned by the Puritans. I asked her if we could ride on the Trolleys we saw and she said they were for the government workers to get to work as they have to park at the Naval Academy as there is no room for cars downtown as they were built before the car was invented. Just grand. I do want to come back and bring Karin and Josh maybe sometime when we get back home. Oh ya the Camera thing is when we get up and head out we are usually doing something like life maintenance and then it can switch in to something touristy so I guess I am going to have to strap on the digital and just be ready for whatever. So sorry I missed today.
Tomorrow we are heading out again for the Solomon Island.
Despite the nippy weather we are enjoying our sojourn here at Annapolis, Maryland (the Capital). Between getting a shower, buying groceries and scouting out boat parts and Ships bells at Good Will we have managed to check out the welcome centre and walk down some lovely older streets with buildings that were erected in the 1700's. We meet a lovely lady at the tourist information that told us that Annapolis is south of the Mason Dixon Line and was actually a harbour where they brought in Slaves. I was commenting on a beautiful street that every building mostly owned by the Catholic Church was built with Red brick and the streets were all red brick and she said that that is because Annapolis had been a haven for Roman Catholics when they were shunned by the Puritans. I asked her if we could ride on the Trolleys we saw and she said they were for the government workers to get to work as they have to park at the Naval Academy as there is no room for cars downtown as they were built before the car was invented. Just grand. I do want to come back and bring Karin and Josh maybe sometime when we get back home. Oh ya the Camera thing is when we get up and head out we are usually doing something like life maintenance and then it can switch in to something touristy so I guess I am going to have to strap on the digital and just be ready for whatever. So sorry I missed today.
Tomorrow we are heading out again for the Solomon Island.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Annapolis Sailing Capital
Good place to need engine parts as there are about a 20 marine stores around that you can dinghy to or walk to. Dick had gone to three by the time I had got my second quilt block out to assemble this morning. Luckily I had sent him out with his walkie talkie and I was able to get blow by blow accounts of his hunting. We headed up to the State Circle to see some shops in the afternoon. The parts are back on board and at the time typing this the engine is purring away. Does the new alternator work stay tuned. We ran into some sailors we had meet in Ashtabula several years ago and they are heading out tomorrow. They kindly offered us their van which was the least they said they could do as they had offered it to all the other gang from Port.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
We made it to Annapolis post Boat Show
Sunday October 19, 2008
Last night has got to have been the coldest night we had since moving aboard. When we got up and were eating breakfast Captain said we are moving south today. We set the dinghy and disengaged the mooring ball. After saying Bon Voyage to Myrna and Albert we headed out the Sassafras River and headed out to the Bay. It was sunny and the wind was strong coming out of the North. The weatherman even said the high pressure was a front from Canada. All the Maryland growers had been subjected to their first frost of the season. We had a following sea and were able to sail with the Genoa almost all the way. The wind was dead and I mean dead downwind which meant we kept gibing and gibing and gibing. Some of the attractions we passed by were a thousand crab pots, Aberdeen Proving Ground, a huge bridge and a Naval Anchorages that had a sailing regatta going on while we motored by with the wind dead down wind. The anchorages we headed for is called Back Creek Basin, There are thousands of Docks in the Anchorages and the boats that want to Anchor just drop a hook in the middle of the Basin. Never really experienced anything like this. When we got here and warmed up yesterdays chili the Refrigerator was not staying cool and Dick looked at the Motor and the arm of the Alternator had broken so we need to get parts here and get the new one installed. Lots to do and lots to see tomorrow.
Last night has got to have been the coldest night we had since moving aboard. When we got up and were eating breakfast Captain said we are moving south today. We set the dinghy and disengaged the mooring ball. After saying Bon Voyage to Myrna and Albert we headed out the Sassafras River and headed out to the Bay. It was sunny and the wind was strong coming out of the North. The weatherman even said the high pressure was a front from Canada. All the Maryland growers had been subjected to their first frost of the season. We had a following sea and were able to sail with the Genoa almost all the way. The wind was dead and I mean dead downwind which meant we kept gibing and gibing and gibing. Some of the attractions we passed by were a thousand crab pots, Aberdeen Proving Ground, a huge bridge and a Naval Anchorages that had a sailing regatta going on while we motored by with the wind dead down wind. The anchorages we headed for is called Back Creek Basin, There are thousands of Docks in the Anchorages and the boats that want to Anchor just drop a hook in the middle of the Basin. Never really experienced anything like this. When we got here and warmed up yesterdays chili the Refrigerator was not staying cool and Dick looked at the Motor and the arm of the Alternator had broken so we need to get parts here and get the new one installed. Lots to do and lots to see tomorrow.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Living Aboard Grace C
Life Aboard Grace C on a Mooring Ball at a Marina in the Chesapeake
The days are flying by with a myriad of activities; showering, laundry and biking two miles for groceries then with our basic needs of life meet we hike out to tour the area. The sun of late has been streaming threw our forward hatch at 8:00 am and that gets us up and put sing around the cabin for a few hours. Dick is usually reviewing the charts but that was an issue of late as we had run out of the paper charts and had to get to a marine store that had the ones we need. That actually happened yesterday so we can move forward now. Checking out the yard and stores here we ran into a nice couple from Brockville, ON who have been in Trinidad for two years doing engineering on Building Restorations. They hauled their boat here and have left it for two years. They are back now and are planning to get it ready and head down south like us. Yesterday when we were chart hunting we ran into the Bridge Operator and he was from Georgetown Maryland and was just getting off shift. He is 81 and works five days a week but he said not to worry he says they have Satellite TV and Internet Apparently Hurricane Isabelle had ravaged this area with flooding and that is why there is so much construction around here.
Last night we took our dinghy to a Pizzeria with the gang form Nova Scotia and had everyone back to Grace C after. The nights cool down and this morning we had frost on the hatch so it is time to head south again. Our companions from the club are in Annapolis still but Dick does not want to head there until Sunday as the Power Boat show is still on. There will be more room when we get there. Diane on Vertigo tells us she meet a Potter there who works for a Program like Hutton House and apparently they want to talk to Dick about his glazes. Small world.
To all our Google map fans sorry there has been no pin pushing of late. :)
The days are flying by with a myriad of activities; showering, laundry and biking two miles for groceries then with our basic needs of life meet we hike out to tour the area. The sun of late has been streaming threw our forward hatch at 8:00 am and that gets us up and put sing around the cabin for a few hours. Dick is usually reviewing the charts but that was an issue of late as we had run out of the paper charts and had to get to a marine store that had the ones we need. That actually happened yesterday so we can move forward now. Checking out the yard and stores here we ran into a nice couple from Brockville, ON who have been in Trinidad for two years doing engineering on Building Restorations. They hauled their boat here and have left it for two years. They are back now and are planning to get it ready and head down south like us. Yesterday when we were chart hunting we ran into the Bridge Operator and he was from Georgetown Maryland and was just getting off shift. He is 81 and works five days a week but he said not to worry he says they have Satellite TV and Internet Apparently Hurricane Isabelle had ravaged this area with flooding and that is why there is so much construction around here.
Last night we took our dinghy to a Pizzeria with the gang form Nova Scotia and had everyone back to Grace C after. The nights cool down and this morning we had frost on the hatch so it is time to head south again. Our companions from the club are in Annapolis still but Dick does not want to head there until Sunday as the Power Boat show is still on. There will be more room when we get there. Diane on Vertigo tells us she meet a Potter there who works for a Program like Hutton House and apparently they want to talk to Dick about his glazes. Small world.
To all our Google map fans sorry there has been no pin pushing of late. :)
Living Aboard Grace C
Life Aboard Grace C on a Mooring Ball at a Marina in the Chesapeake
The days are flying by with a myriad of activities; showering, laundry and biking two miles for groceries then with our basic needs of life meet we hike out to tour the area. The sun of late has been streaming threw our forward hatch at 8:00 am and that gets us up and put sing around the cabin for a few hours. Dick is usually reviewing the charts but that was an issue of late as we had run out of the paper charts and had to get to a marine store that had the ones we need. That actually happened yesterday so we can move forward now. Checking out the yard and stores here we ran into a nice couple from Brockville, ON who have been in Trinidad for two years doing engineering on Building Restorations. They hauled their boat here and have left it for two years. They are back now and are planning to get it ready and head down south like us. Yesterday when we were chart hunting we ran into the Bridge Operator and he was from Georgetown Maryland and was just getting off shift. He is 81 and works five days a week but he said not to worry he says they have Satellite TV and Internet Apparently Hurricane Isabelle had ravaged this area with flooding and that is why there is so much construction around here.
Last night we took our dinghy to a Pizzeria with the gang form Nova Scotia and had everyone back to Grace C after. The nights cool down and this morning we had frost on the hatch so it is time to head south again. Our companions from the club are in Annapolis still but Dick does not want to head there until Sunday as the Power Boat show is still on. There will be more room when we get there. Diane on Vertigo tells us she meet a Potter there who works for a Program like Hutton House and apparently they want to talk to Dick about his glazes. Small world.
To all our Google map fans sorry there has been no pin pushing of late. :)
The days are flying by with a myriad of activities; showering, laundry and biking two miles for groceries then with our basic needs of life meet we hike out to tour the area. The sun of late has been streaming threw our forward hatch at 8:00 am and that gets us up and put sing around the cabin for a few hours. Dick is usually reviewing the charts but that was an issue of late as we had run out of the paper charts and had to get to a marine store that had the ones we need. That actually happened yesterday so we can move forward now. Checking out the yard and stores here we ran into a nice couple from Brockville, ON who have been in Trinidad for two years doing engineering on Building Restorations. They hauled their boat here and have left it for two years. They are back now and are planning to get it ready and head down south like us. Yesterday when we were chart hunting we ran into the Bridge Operator and he was from Georgetown Maryland and was just getting off shift. He is 81 and works five days a week but he said not to worry he says they have Satellite TV and Internet Apparently Hurricane Isabelle had ravaged this area with flooding and that is why there is so much construction around here.
Last night we took our dinghy to a Pizzeria with the gang form Nova Scotia and had everyone back to Grace C after. The nights cool down and this morning we had frost on the hatch so it is time to head south again. Our companions from the club are in Annapolis still but Dick does not want to head there until Sunday as the Power Boat show is still on. There will be more room when we get there. Diane on Vertigo tells us she meet a Potter there who works for a Program like Hutton House and apparently they want to talk to Dick about his glazes. Small world.
To all our Google map fans sorry there has been no pin pushing of late. :)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sailing Heaven
Today was go grand. The Chesapeke is gorgeous, the fall colours are out for the first time but we had an unseasonably warm day of 80 degrees so there was no wind but the motor trip threw the bay was breathtaking. What peace and pastoral tranquility. I am so thankful we made it here. Not to mention we have two other companions who joined us on a leg to the Sassafrass River.
There are mooring balls at the Georgetown Basin Marina which are 80 cents a foot and include all the necessary amenities such as shower and laundry and my favourite wifi. We meet some Canadians from Quebec and had a chat with them about their boat they had built out of steel.
Dick decided we could motor to the fuel dock with the oars and leave the motor on the boat. That worked well until I was left alone and had to row myself back to the dock. You could hear Albert's laugh all over the anchorage. Stay tuned guys all the pain is worth this experience.
There are mooring balls at the Georgetown Basin Marina which are 80 cents a foot and include all the necessary amenities such as shower and laundry and my favourite wifi. We meet some Canadians from Quebec and had a chat with them about their boat they had built out of steel.
Dick decided we could motor to the fuel dock with the oars and leave the motor on the boat. That worked well until I was left alone and had to row myself back to the dock. You could hear Albert's laugh all over the anchorage. Stay tuned guys all the pain is worth this experience.
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
Monday October 13, 2008
Parting is such sweet sorrow,
No words were ever truer. Seeing the kids again and sharing time with Elyssa had been a wonderful interlude. They had a long journey ahead of them so ate breakfast with us and headed out. Dick and I had to be out of the Marina by 11:00 a.m. And since low tide was around then it seemed a great opportunity to pass under the 55 foot bridges into the Cape May Canal to the Delaware Bay.
When we got to the bridge the tide had brought us down to 58 feet clearance so that was a go. When we had been at Cape May we had meet two families from Nova Scotia and Albert and Merna had decided
to join us for the journey up the Delaware Bay. We had a great wind and sunny weather and motor sailed up the Bay. The current was assisting us part way and when it came time to decide where to anchor we decided to keep going all the way up threw the C D canal that joined the Delaware Bay to the Chesapeake. The canal was light and all the bridges were beautiful. We passed by the opening to the Canal originally but Captain realized in time and we headed in. The cruising books did not give much information for anchorages in Delaware Bay due to currents but when we got to Chesapeake City
we found a beautiful basin. Even though it was crowded we laid our claim to a spot and kept a vigilance all night to see that we did not hit anyone. We were exhausted and even if we got a little sleep it would be better than none.
Tuesday October 14, 2008
Woke up and made breakfast and took a tally of where we were. Few minor engine maintenance things like draining the 25 hour old fluid from the brand new transmission. We had made a long passage the day before and our water heater was overheating and releasing water into the bilged. Dick had brought a new Alternator with him and decided it was time to install. The folks we had left Cape May with had opted to stay in the Cohansey River for the night and arrive in the morning. Albert gave Dick a lift in his dinghy to go and look for parts to install the Alternator, and pick up Swifter Sweet cigars for Albert.
Chesapeake City is an artsy village with no necessities of life so Dick had to walk about two miles for the bread and cigars and the motor part were not available. First Mate decided to stay on board and have an afternoon nap. When Albert and Dick came back in the dinghy we joined them on board Tip Toe and during the time I had been sleeping another couple Peter and Heather (good friends and companions of Albert) can come in and were rafted off. Our first cockpit party in the Chesapeake lasted until around 9:00 pm. We had toured the boats and learned lots if stories. When we returned to Grace C Dick had to put the old Alternator back in so we can have lights for the night.
Parting is such sweet sorrow,
No words were ever truer. Seeing the kids again and sharing time with Elyssa had been a wonderful interlude. They had a long journey ahead of them so ate breakfast with us and headed out. Dick and I had to be out of the Marina by 11:00 a.m. And since low tide was around then it seemed a great opportunity to pass under the 55 foot bridges into the Cape May Canal to the Delaware Bay.
When we got to the bridge the tide had brought us down to 58 feet clearance so that was a go. When we had been at Cape May we had meet two families from Nova Scotia and Albert and Merna had decided
to join us for the journey up the Delaware Bay. We had a great wind and sunny weather and motor sailed up the Bay. The current was assisting us part way and when it came time to decide where to anchor we decided to keep going all the way up threw the C D canal that joined the Delaware Bay to the Chesapeake. The canal was light and all the bridges were beautiful. We passed by the opening to the Canal originally but Captain realized in time and we headed in. The cruising books did not give much information for anchorages in Delaware Bay due to currents but when we got to Chesapeake City
we found a beautiful basin. Even though it was crowded we laid our claim to a spot and kept a vigilance all night to see that we did not hit anyone. We were exhausted and even if we got a little sleep it would be better than none.
Tuesday October 14, 2008
Woke up and made breakfast and took a tally of where we were. Few minor engine maintenance things like draining the 25 hour old fluid from the brand new transmission. We had made a long passage the day before and our water heater was overheating and releasing water into the bilged. Dick had brought a new Alternator with him and decided it was time to install. The folks we had left Cape May with had opted to stay in the Cohansey River for the night and arrive in the morning. Albert gave Dick a lift in his dinghy to go and look for parts to install the Alternator, and pick up Swifter Sweet cigars for Albert.
Chesapeake City is an artsy village with no necessities of life so Dick had to walk about two miles for the bread and cigars and the motor part were not available. First Mate decided to stay on board and have an afternoon nap. When Albert and Dick came back in the dinghy we joined them on board Tip Toe and during the time I had been sleeping another couple Peter and Heather (good friends and companions of Albert) can come in and were rafted off. Our first cockpit party in the Chesapeake lasted until around 9:00 pm. We had toured the boats and learned lots if stories. When we returned to Grace C Dick had to put the old Alternator back in so we can have lights for the night.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Blessed Thanksgiving
Rose early to shower and breakfast before heading out to church with Josh and Karin and Elyssa. We had found a church on line in Cape May and the advertised service said 9:30 a.m. When we got there the sign said 10:30 so we headed to Walmart and Starbucks to kill some time. When we returned to the Bible Fellowship Church we were four of six other people who were in attendance. Apparently a local soccer tournament had claimed some parishioners. We had a chance to chat after service and learned a few more tourist tips about Cape May. After lunch the guys went for a sail and Karin and I headed to the beach and Lighthouse on the tip. We arrived at the Victorian Estate for a tour but were 5 minutes to late. We went to pick up some chicken and stove top stuffing. With Mom Foster's spice graped jelly and the mashed potatoes and gravy we had a bang up Thanksgiving Dinner on board. Elyssa was a joy all day and hung in for all the fun. When Poppa and Josh headed to the grocery store for dessert she fell asleep and didn't wake up when they got back. What a blessed day.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The Journey from Atlantic Highlands to Cape May
Farewell to Atlantic Highlands- Wednesday October 8, 2008
We rose early that morning and prepared to leave for Cape May. I cannot describe the amount of anxiety it takes to head out on the Atlantic Ocean with a brand new transmission that your husband (not a diesel mechanic) has taken out and replaced. The weather was sunny and light wind so we knew that the engine would get a work out. The sea was flat and the wind on the nose. It was exhilarating to be moving again and when we left we silently took mental pictures of everything we had grown to love and appreciate at Atlantic Highlands over the past week. Eric and Paul the launch drivers, Mr. Asher and his catamaran, Dominos deluxe pizzas and the clubhouse and moorings. Dennis and Karen had left the day before on favorable winds and it was hard not to bemoan our fate. To date our transmission difficulties had put us behind about 10 days. The organized sailors conscience had planned for us to gather in Annapolis for the Thanksgiving Week-end and that was now impossible for us to make.
I guess the feeling of being left behind and the loneliness of now being solo had gotten to me. Quite the opposite was true as we rounded Sandy Hook and set out down the Condo laid en shore of New Jersey.
Not to mention fisher men commercial and recreational and there is the national defense system which is aircraft and helicopters. There must have been thousands of eyes out there and the loneliness seemed to dissipate as we continued on. The wind kept stiffening and the waves kept building. Dick made a decision to go into Barnequet Inlet for the night and take shelter there. The lighthouse is apparently visible for about 10 miles but that last 10 miles took over three hours to make headway. The waves were short and choppy. Even though they were not that steep they still would break over the bow and come crashing down the gunnel's. We made it threw the channel here and safe to the anchorage. The power boat at he entrance set up a wake that caused us to go aground but with soft bottom we were able to plough threw it. I was grateful that Dick had experience getting here from when he had come to pick up Grace C at he the Highbar Yacht Club. The anchorage was a bit rocky threw the night as the wind kept howling and the tide changing causes lots of different noises and movement. Dick set a course on his hand held gps and said if it moved one half inch (100 ft) off that mark to wake him. The poor dear was exhausted and mentally fatigued from the drill of putting the tranny back in.
Thursday October 9, 2008
Sun Rest and Healing
The weather forecast for today was more SW and higher wind velocity so we opted to lay at anchor one more day. We are mentally and emotionally drained. We seem to be recovering from post traumatic stress as the ability to maintain a consecutive thought for more that three seconds is impossible. We had a problem with the water heater yesterday overheating and sending water spewing out the safety value.
This situation had left us with no water and the only water in our tanks on deck had been with us since Port Stanley. Fortunately we had a gallon of bottled drinking water to tide us over to Cape May. It took me until 12:30 pm to get dressed for the day. Last night we discovered we could not find our 12 volt battery charger to charge the phone to contact the kids to make arrangements for Thanksgiving. We spent about three hours going threw stuff and found it had slipped into a black garbage bag that was protecting some Power tools in the Port Locker. We found the reflective tape and got some bills organized. The sun came up and the weather was beautiful.
Friday October 10, 2008
Got up around 6:00 am in the dark. Within a few minutes we had pulled anchor and were underway. We went aground in the mud a couple of times but then that is Barnegat Light. It was great to have Grace C return home again and we were fortunately to have been abreast of her ins and outs and water depths etc. Grateful to meet us was a west wind and following sea. The air was light so we had to motor most the way. The wind swung around to the north and we were screaming along around 7-8 knots. We arrive at Cape May around 4:00 p.m. Did a pump out and water and diesel at the Canyon Club and then headed over to the Utcsh's Marina to tie up of the night. The kids made their scheduled arrival at 11pm. Baby girl wasn't tired and we didn't get to sleep until 1am. My joy is full.
We rose early that morning and prepared to leave for Cape May. I cannot describe the amount of anxiety it takes to head out on the Atlantic Ocean with a brand new transmission that your husband (not a diesel mechanic) has taken out and replaced. The weather was sunny and light wind so we knew that the engine would get a work out. The sea was flat and the wind on the nose. It was exhilarating to be moving again and when we left we silently took mental pictures of everything we had grown to love and appreciate at Atlantic Highlands over the past week. Eric and Paul the launch drivers, Mr. Asher and his catamaran, Dominos deluxe pizzas and the clubhouse and moorings. Dennis and Karen had left the day before on favorable winds and it was hard not to bemoan our fate. To date our transmission difficulties had put us behind about 10 days. The organized sailors conscience had planned for us to gather in Annapolis for the Thanksgiving Week-end and that was now impossible for us to make.
I guess the feeling of being left behind and the loneliness of now being solo had gotten to me. Quite the opposite was true as we rounded Sandy Hook and set out down the Condo laid en shore of New Jersey.
Not to mention fisher men commercial and recreational and there is the national defense system which is aircraft and helicopters. There must have been thousands of eyes out there and the loneliness seemed to dissipate as we continued on. The wind kept stiffening and the waves kept building. Dick made a decision to go into Barnequet Inlet for the night and take shelter there. The lighthouse is apparently visible for about 10 miles but that last 10 miles took over three hours to make headway. The waves were short and choppy. Even though they were not that steep they still would break over the bow and come crashing down the gunnel's. We made it threw the channel here and safe to the anchorage. The power boat at he entrance set up a wake that caused us to go aground but with soft bottom we were able to plough threw it. I was grateful that Dick had experience getting here from when he had come to pick up Grace C at he the Highbar Yacht Club. The anchorage was a bit rocky threw the night as the wind kept howling and the tide changing causes lots of different noises and movement. Dick set a course on his hand held gps and said if it moved one half inch (100 ft) off that mark to wake him. The poor dear was exhausted and mentally fatigued from the drill of putting the tranny back in.
Thursday October 9, 2008
Sun Rest and Healing
The weather forecast for today was more SW and higher wind velocity so we opted to lay at anchor one more day. We are mentally and emotionally drained. We seem to be recovering from post traumatic stress as the ability to maintain a consecutive thought for more that three seconds is impossible. We had a problem with the water heater yesterday overheating and sending water spewing out the safety value.
This situation had left us with no water and the only water in our tanks on deck had been with us since Port Stanley. Fortunately we had a gallon of bottled drinking water to tide us over to Cape May. It took me until 12:30 pm to get dressed for the day. Last night we discovered we could not find our 12 volt battery charger to charge the phone to contact the kids to make arrangements for Thanksgiving. We spent about three hours going threw stuff and found it had slipped into a black garbage bag that was protecting some Power tools in the Port Locker. We found the reflective tape and got some bills organized. The sun came up and the weather was beautiful.
Friday October 10, 2008
Got up around 6:00 am in the dark. Within a few minutes we had pulled anchor and were underway. We went aground in the mud a couple of times but then that is Barnegat Light. It was great to have Grace C return home again and we were fortunately to have been abreast of her ins and outs and water depths etc. Grateful to meet us was a west wind and following sea. The air was light so we had to motor most the way. The wind swung around to the north and we were screaming along around 7-8 knots. We arrive at Cape May around 4:00 p.m. Did a pump out and water and diesel at the Canyon Club and then headed over to the Utcsh's Marina to tie up of the night. The kids made their scheduled arrival at 11pm. Baby girl wasn't tired and we didn't get to sleep until 1am. My joy is full.
Cape May Continued
Captain, Son & upside down Baby
What a pumpkin!
In the sling with Nanna
On the beach at Cape May
Cape May
Where we pumped out the boat after sailing from Barnegat Light
First Mate blogging - note the sippy cupe and baby is here
Baby:)
Beautiful Victorian architecture downtown Cape May
Monday, October 6, 2008
Waiting in Atlantic Highlands
The Tranny is suppose to get here tomorrow. We had to upgrade to a new one to get them to move. Thanks for heart sent wishes. We love and miss you all.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Sunday Day of Rest
Dick and I relaxed today. We went to Church this morning at First Presbyterian Church in the Atlantic Highlands. We meet some friendly people and meet with Karen and Dennis for lunch. Karen had good news for us and wanted me to share with everyone that they have decided to carry on the trip. Dennis is feeling better. They will wait until their generator comes and head out maybe wednesday. Dick and I are waiting to here back from the Transmission company in Mass. I got some rest and some peace and whatever happens we will let it play out. The trip to Cape May is 97 knots but as my husband says we will be seeing land, unlike when we cross to the Bahama's
Sailing by New York
Here we are heading down the Hudson by New York and the best of all the Lady with her arm in the air. Awesome experience.
Friday, October 3, 2008
More Tranny news
The Guys at Foley don't work friday afternoons so although our transmission did arrive they will not be looking at it until monday which is really putting us in a bind. No door to close as the engine is supported by our boom vang and we don't have an engine to charge our battery and keep our refrig. cold. Anyway still enjoying this lovely town.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Joys and Sorrows at Atlantic Highlands
September 3o, 2008
Left our rocking ball at 79th Street and headed out to our new location at the Atlantic Highlands. The sun was out and what a joy to sail by the Statue of Libery. The trafffic was busy but not unbearable. We actually set sail for the first time since we left Lake Erie. When we got to the Atlantic Highlands we were overjoyed to find that Southern Cross was here. It was not until later that we discovered that Dennis was in the hospital with back trouble. As we were tying up to the ball Dick mentioned we do not have reverse. Our new transmission is foiled. Not to mention an electrical issue that had been following us along the way. We went to the hardware, showers and marine store to buy an new main switch. Back on board was along painfully frustrating night.
October 1, 2008
Woke up with back shoulder and stress headache. Karin came by in the dinghy and we headed out to see her husband Dennis in the hospital. Dick was calling the Marine store that fixed our transmission and we have to take it out and ship it back and wait here. The place is grand. Beautiful scenery, nice yacht club with wifi to hang in and a village with Laundromat and quaint stores. Karin and I had a nice bus ride threw New Jersey for 2.15 a trip.
Anyway Heaven and Hell co-exist.
Left our rocking ball at 79th Street and headed out to our new location at the Atlantic Highlands. The sun was out and what a joy to sail by the Statue of Libery. The trafffic was busy but not unbearable. We actually set sail for the first time since we left Lake Erie. When we got to the Atlantic Highlands we were overjoyed to find that Southern Cross was here. It was not until later that we discovered that Dennis was in the hospital with back trouble. As we were tying up to the ball Dick mentioned we do not have reverse. Our new transmission is foiled. Not to mention an electrical issue that had been following us along the way. We went to the hardware, showers and marine store to buy an new main switch. Back on board was along painfully frustrating night.
October 1, 2008
Woke up with back shoulder and stress headache. Karin came by in the dinghy and we headed out to see her husband Dennis in the hospital. Dick was calling the Marine store that fixed our transmission and we have to take it out and ship it back and wait here. The place is grand. Beautiful scenery, nice yacht club with wifi to hang in and a village with Laundromat and quaint stores. Karin and I had a nice bus ride threw New Jersey for 2.15 a trip.
Anyway Heaven and Hell co-exist.
5 long days with no blogging. Here we go
Thursday Sept 25, 2008
First Anchorage Foiled
This morning we got up to fog that we watched roll in and then roll out in about an hours time. Said good bye to Mike and headed out from Riverview our home for three days. Mike is an excellent proprietor and we were grateful for having meet him and his crew. The scenery on this part of the Hudson is magnificent. Mountains in the background and quaint cities and towns along the way. We decided to photograph some of the numerous lighthouses. Some of the homes on the river are gigantic. Way beyond middle class if you know what I mean. Larry had decided we should head to a marina at New burgh which had fixed his engine a few years ago when they were coming back on another trip.
When we arrived around 4:00 pm there was no response to our hailing them so we moved down the river to Torches Restaurant docks. They wanted $2.00 per foot. Dick and I decided that was too much as we did not need anything but the dock so we headed over to Pollepel Island where there is a castle ruin called Banner man to anchor behind the island. There was a lot of weeds, current and winds from a storm coming in off the Atlantic. After several attempts to hold the boat into the wind Dick and I decided this was an ambitious feat for two people who had done little anchoring and we decided to head back to the Restaurant Docks. We radioed our comrades and they were happy to hear that we were coming back in. When we arrive Maxine meet us with a glass of wine and Kathy brought down a supper of chicken wings and veggies. There is nothing more heart warming than the camaraderie of sailors returning to Port when there is a storm coming and everyone thinks you are nuts for leaving a safe port. Dick went up to pay his $66.00 and they guy who takes the cash was no where to be found. Most of the docks here are floating and to night with the surge the waves are coming up under them. The wind is getting stronger and by midnight they are expecting rain and with that flooding. Apparently the night we weathered the tail of Ike they lot 5 power boats here to flooding. If we sleep it will not be much more than the night we sat threw the tail end of Ike.
Friday September 26, 2008
Our tie up at Torches was on a current and Poor Grace C was lying in the wrong direction and she stressed out her lines and bumpers all night. The docks are floating so the rise and fall of the tide is not an issue. When the tide changed direction it was the most incredible force I have ever experience. One minute you are riding her out one way and the next minute you are in a completely different movement.
It had poured rain threw the night and with all the jerking it was inevitable that she would open up a few leaks. Every story I have ever read told us there would be days like this so we took if for what it was. Really only about three areas and small leaks so we are grateful to be in our boat that we have.
The Kentners decided to go to a hotel and Dick and I laid down to get some sleep as the incoming tide was better to rest in. This was the first time in a month we had been confined to quarters and I was content to have time for the rest and relaxation. We were very glad we had swallowed our pride and returned to the docks. Around 2:00 pm Kathy showed up in a life preserver to maneuver the dock and she had a car and keys. The woman headed out to do some errands and when we did we spotted a tourist attraction which was a Headquarters for George Washington (one of 150 he had but this one was overlooking the River at New burgh. This was the headquarters where George Washington signed the Treaty with Britain to end the War of 1812.
What a claim to fame. We motored back to get the men and Maria (Kathy's granddaughter) to come for our first Tour. After the tour we had a fun day of going shopping and fulfilling errands we needed to do. Many thanks to Kathy and Larry for providing the resources to enjoy our stay in New burgh
Foot notes to the Tour – History buffs
Apparently George secured the home they used from a Dutch widow who moved out and allowed the army to use her place. The tour guide mentioned that the colonists were not small people. The doors were a Dutch design that opened ¾ of the way down to keep animals out and kids in. The room where the secretaries and scribes was really interesting to me. They would answer hundreds of letters and George wanted a copy of everything that was sent out which meant duplicates. The furniture was very portable and they lived out of suitcases but the part that moved me the most was when she told us about the Purple Hearts. She had one copy of one and it was purple fabric with white embroidery. Apparently George Washington only gave out three of them. While we were waiting for the tour to begin we meet a gentleman who was a recipient of a purple heart
for his efforts in Korea. It was interesting to meet him and share with him about Uncle Dick. When she handed the heart to me I broke into tears. Very moving.
Saturday September 27, 2008
Headed out with all the crews. Apparently Maxine had a blast at the Hotel and there is huge anticipation about getting to New York. Our original plan was to head for the mooring balls at 79th Street in New York. As plans usually go on this trip we renegotiated the day with our fellow sailors. One of the rationals was this was the week-end and there would be more balls available during the week and the second was the weather. Larry took the lead and we successfully managed our first anchor with only a few not so appropriate adjectives at Tarrytown on the Hudson. When we approached the Anchorage the yachtsmen were racing. We got settled and FM went below to lay on couch and pout for a minute. It was quiet on deck and I asked Dick what he was doing and he said watching the race, well that struck me very funny. For a month now we have been racing to get to the coast for many reasons and the first opportunity that would avail him to relax and what does he do. Watch a race!!!!!!!
My gaphas are resonating in the hills of Tarrytown to this day.
Sunday September 28, 2008
Made it to the Big Apple
Well our first milestone is past. We arrived in New York City to day and there were no mooring balls available at the 79th Street Marina but they let us anchor there. Bye the time we got the hook set we were back up to around 134th street. Larry and Kathy had already blown up their dinghy so we used it for a taxi to get us to shore. We opted to head down to Time Square and Dined out at Bubba Gumps.
The streets were crowded and so much to see. Toured a few stores and headed back to the boat around 11:00 pm. Abit of a worry as to whether the hook held alright. The shore line is a glow with light all over the place. This is like a dream. I have to keep pinching myself.
Monday September 29, 2008
Girls hit the Big Apple
Our whole win tour started after we got the boats moved to a ball about 11:00 am. Wind and current made it very difficult for Dick and I as it was my first time. Three trys and I had a bleeding hand from
rope burn. Wind and current was in cross purposes. Larry came out in the dinghy to help me. So frustrating and nothing I could do to change the situation. Had a good cry and then carried on and headed for our day that had been planned to start at 9:00 a.m.
Went to Central Park 5th Ave, Designer Stores American Doll, Saks, Canal Street District. Returned to the boat tonight and discovered we had WiFi
First Anchorage Foiled
This morning we got up to fog that we watched roll in and then roll out in about an hours time. Said good bye to Mike and headed out from Riverview our home for three days. Mike is an excellent proprietor and we were grateful for having meet him and his crew. The scenery on this part of the Hudson is magnificent. Mountains in the background and quaint cities and towns along the way. We decided to photograph some of the numerous lighthouses. Some of the homes on the river are gigantic. Way beyond middle class if you know what I mean. Larry had decided we should head to a marina at New burgh which had fixed his engine a few years ago when they were coming back on another trip.
When we arrived around 4:00 pm there was no response to our hailing them so we moved down the river to Torches Restaurant docks. They wanted $2.00 per foot. Dick and I decided that was too much as we did not need anything but the dock so we headed over to Pollepel Island where there is a castle ruin called Banner man to anchor behind the island. There was a lot of weeds, current and winds from a storm coming in off the Atlantic. After several attempts to hold the boat into the wind Dick and I decided this was an ambitious feat for two people who had done little anchoring and we decided to head back to the Restaurant Docks. We radioed our comrades and they were happy to hear that we were coming back in. When we arrive Maxine meet us with a glass of wine and Kathy brought down a supper of chicken wings and veggies. There is nothing more heart warming than the camaraderie of sailors returning to Port when there is a storm coming and everyone thinks you are nuts for leaving a safe port. Dick went up to pay his $66.00 and they guy who takes the cash was no where to be found. Most of the docks here are floating and to night with the surge the waves are coming up under them. The wind is getting stronger and by midnight they are expecting rain and with that flooding. Apparently the night we weathered the tail of Ike they lot 5 power boats here to flooding. If we sleep it will not be much more than the night we sat threw the tail end of Ike.
Friday September 26, 2008
Our tie up at Torches was on a current and Poor Grace C was lying in the wrong direction and she stressed out her lines and bumpers all night. The docks are floating so the rise and fall of the tide is not an issue. When the tide changed direction it was the most incredible force I have ever experience. One minute you are riding her out one way and the next minute you are in a completely different movement.
It had poured rain threw the night and with all the jerking it was inevitable that she would open up a few leaks. Every story I have ever read told us there would be days like this so we took if for what it was. Really only about three areas and small leaks so we are grateful to be in our boat that we have.
The Kentners decided to go to a hotel and Dick and I laid down to get some sleep as the incoming tide was better to rest in. This was the first time in a month we had been confined to quarters and I was content to have time for the rest and relaxation. We were very glad we had swallowed our pride and returned to the docks. Around 2:00 pm Kathy showed up in a life preserver to maneuver the dock and she had a car and keys. The woman headed out to do some errands and when we did we spotted a tourist attraction which was a Headquarters for George Washington (one of 150 he had but this one was overlooking the River at New burgh. This was the headquarters where George Washington signed the Treaty with Britain to end the War of 1812.
What a claim to fame. We motored back to get the men and Maria (Kathy's granddaughter) to come for our first Tour. After the tour we had a fun day of going shopping and fulfilling errands we needed to do. Many thanks to Kathy and Larry for providing the resources to enjoy our stay in New burgh
Foot notes to the Tour – History buffs
Apparently George secured the home they used from a Dutch widow who moved out and allowed the army to use her place. The tour guide mentioned that the colonists were not small people. The doors were a Dutch design that opened ¾ of the way down to keep animals out and kids in. The room where the secretaries and scribes was really interesting to me. They would answer hundreds of letters and George wanted a copy of everything that was sent out which meant duplicates. The furniture was very portable and they lived out of suitcases but the part that moved me the most was when she told us about the Purple Hearts. She had one copy of one and it was purple fabric with white embroidery. Apparently George Washington only gave out three of them. While we were waiting for the tour to begin we meet a gentleman who was a recipient of a purple heart
for his efforts in Korea. It was interesting to meet him and share with him about Uncle Dick. When she handed the heart to me I broke into tears. Very moving.
Saturday September 27, 2008
Headed out with all the crews. Apparently Maxine had a blast at the Hotel and there is huge anticipation about getting to New York. Our original plan was to head for the mooring balls at 79th Street in New York. As plans usually go on this trip we renegotiated the day with our fellow sailors. One of the rationals was this was the week-end and there would be more balls available during the week and the second was the weather. Larry took the lead and we successfully managed our first anchor with only a few not so appropriate adjectives at Tarrytown on the Hudson. When we approached the Anchorage the yachtsmen were racing. We got settled and FM went below to lay on couch and pout for a minute. It was quiet on deck and I asked Dick what he was doing and he said watching the race, well that struck me very funny. For a month now we have been racing to get to the coast for many reasons and the first opportunity that would avail him to relax and what does he do. Watch a race!!!!!!!
My gaphas are resonating in the hills of Tarrytown to this day.
Sunday September 28, 2008
Made it to the Big Apple
Well our first milestone is past. We arrived in New York City to day and there were no mooring balls available at the 79th Street Marina but they let us anchor there. Bye the time we got the hook set we were back up to around 134th street. Larry and Kathy had already blown up their dinghy so we used it for a taxi to get us to shore. We opted to head down to Time Square and Dined out at Bubba Gumps.
The streets were crowded and so much to see. Toured a few stores and headed back to the boat around 11:00 pm. Abit of a worry as to whether the hook held alright. The shore line is a glow with light all over the place. This is like a dream. I have to keep pinching myself.
Monday September 29, 2008
Girls hit the Big Apple
Our whole win tour started after we got the boats moved to a ball about 11:00 am. Wind and current made it very difficult for Dick and I as it was my first time. Three trys and I had a bleeding hand from
rope burn. Wind and current was in cross purposes. Larry came out in the dinghy to help me. So frustrating and nothing I could do to change the situation. Had a good cry and then carried on and headed for our day that had been planned to start at 9:00 a.m.
Went to Central Park 5th Ave, Designer Stores American Doll, Saks, Canal Street District. Returned to the boat tonight and discovered we had WiFi
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