Well we are in the process of getting ready to leave and head up to the boat. It's been a good winter but it's time...I (KK) went a couple of weeks ago to get her ready and cleaned and everything appears to be just fine.
The weather was raining and stormy, but there's nothing quite as nice as a raining afternoon and very overcast to catch up on much needed naps. Loved it.
As Easter was so late this year, we are going to be leaving about 12 June (Pentecost) or shortly thereafter. We are still deciding on route and timing. There is a 25 Anniversary party at the marina on 18 June, so we are trying to decide to go or not to go!!! Decisions decisions!
We are also in the possession on a new IPhone, and it works just great at the marina. Last year we had problems connecting to WI-FI at the marina.
So we will see how all that works now. The "plan" is to go to a good
WI-Fi once a week for paying bills and updating the blog. I can't imagine trying for very long on the phone. (I just don't have the patience!)
Well that's it for now...talk to you all soon.
Love to all!
30 May, 2011
20 September, 2010
20 September 2010
It has been a long time. But connection at marina is not good...But here we are at Starbuck's and we have time for a quick update.
We have been busy...all of the teak has been sanded and Cetol'ed and glossed. It looks really good but it is a lot of work.
There has also been 2 Saturday Night of entertainment at the marina. One was a local singer and the other a singer that has a boat at the marina. Nice way to spend a Saturday night.
Weather has been incredible. 70's-80's during the day and low 60's at night. nice sleeping weather. Have included a couple of pictures of sunset and visitors to the boat. We are surrounded by birds, ducks geese.
Trust all is well and love to all..
H and KK
We have been busy...all of the teak has been sanded and Cetol'ed and glossed. It looks really good but it is a lot of work.
There has also been 2 Saturday Night of entertainment at the marina. One was a local singer and the other a singer that has a boat at the marina. Nice way to spend a Saturday night.
Weather has been incredible. 70's-80's during the day and low 60's at night. nice sleeping weather. Have included a couple of pictures of sunset and visitors to the boat. We are surrounded by birds, ducks geese.
Trust all is well and love to all..
H and KK
08 September, 2010
08 September 2010
Here we are, we made it though Labor Day and am now enjoyhing the peace and quiet of the Western Shore. AAHHHH! It's been windy and a little warm, but nights have been very very pleasant and GREAT sleeping weather.
Connection at the marina is minimal so it doesn't appear that we will be updating this until we travel "all the way" to Starbucks. (Of ghee).
We have started on our fall project on the boat (redoing all the teak work). I get to sand and scrape and "H" will be applying the Cetol (kind of like a varnish!) We did have a slight problem with one of the port windows leaking, but after a couple of tries and some prayers and silicone, it no longer leaks.
Believe that we will be getting our outboard motor for the dinghy so we will be able to adventure out of the marina and spend nights anchored. Always a pleasant time and so enjoyable. It'll be interesting to see how Splash gets along on the dinghy.
Since we have arrived we have not taken any pictures, but we now at least have the camera on board so there is a chance.
Will keep this updated as much as possible.
Keep safe and love to all.
H and KK
Connection at the marina is minimal so it doesn't appear that we will be updating this until we travel "all the way" to Starbucks. (Of ghee).
We have started on our fall project on the boat (redoing all the teak work). I get to sand and scrape and "H" will be applying the Cetol (kind of like a varnish!) We did have a slight problem with one of the port windows leaking, but after a couple of tries and some prayers and silicone, it no longer leaks.
Believe that we will be getting our outboard motor for the dinghy so we will be able to adventure out of the marina and spend nights anchored. Always a pleasant time and so enjoyable. It'll be interesting to see how Splash gets along on the dinghy.
Since we have arrived we have not taken any pictures, but we now at least have the camera on board so there is a chance.
Will keep this updated as much as possible.
Keep safe and love to all.
H and KK
03 September, 2010
03 September 2010
Well we are all safe and ready to return to the bay. We secured the boat in preparation for Earl's arrival. It did turn east and so we had some rain but no wind and it appears the high tides and storm surge did not materilize. (Thank you!) Given the same circumstances we would do the same again. No sense in being foolish.
We will work to get the boat back to "normal" and it looks like the weekend is going to be wonderful. There is a cool front passing through so we should have temperatures closer to normal (80's).
Hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend. And we'll keep you updated as to what is happening in the land of Deale.
H and KK
We will work to get the boat back to "normal" and it looks like the weekend is going to be wonderful. There is a cool front passing through so we should have temperatures closer to normal (80's).
Hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend. And we'll keep you updated as to what is happening in the land of Deale.
H and KK
01 September, 2010
01 Sept. 2010
Well here we are back where we belong. We arrived late last night (late for us!) and the boat was nice and cool thanks to Rockhold Creek Marina turning on the A/C.
SWEET!!!
Woke up this morning to a beautiful morning, lots of sunshine, a little breeze and the words of NOAA, "Minimal impact from Earl, unless it tracks significantly west of it's present course." So, we are going to make sure that all is tightened down and secure, spend Thursday night at a local hotel and plan on returning to boat on Friday. We will continue to monitor the storm's progress and adjust plans accordingly.
One of the things we enjoy about this time of year is the absence of people. It's just so quiet. Have lots to do this trip (mainly sanding and teaking (always a pleasure!)
Well that's about it for now...Will check in later...enjoy this first day of September.
H and KK
SWEET!!!
Woke up this morning to a beautiful morning, lots of sunshine, a little breeze and the words of NOAA, "Minimal impact from Earl, unless it tracks significantly west of it's present course." So, we are going to make sure that all is tightened down and secure, spend Thursday night at a local hotel and plan on returning to boat on Friday. We will continue to monitor the storm's progress and adjust plans accordingly.
One of the things we enjoy about this time of year is the absence of people. It's just so quiet. Have lots to do this trip (mainly sanding and teaking (always a pleasure!)
Well that's about it for now...Will check in later...enjoy this first day of September.
H and KK
29 August, 2010
29 AUGUST 2010
Well here we are again. We have been home for about a month and have had a wonderful time, although we have been busy. I suspect the big news is that our youngest grand daughter turned one year old, right on schedule. A good time was had by all.
The weather here has been brutal but we have survived and we are looking forward to some cooler weather. We had planned to spend a couple of days at the beach on the Gulf, but have decided to go straight to the boat. It appears that hurricane Earl could be a concern and we would rather be at the boat, preparing for the storm, than traveling to the boat. We both agree we can resume our play time at a beach once Earl decides what he's going to. (Just another benefit of retiring, we can change plans and not ruin any!)
Also while we were home, we redid our upstairs bathroom. We have become the little DIY'ers, with a little help from our family and friends.
We will update this blog again whenever we can.
Stay turned as Away we go again!
Our youngest having a grand time...
The weather here has been brutal but we have survived and we are looking forward to some cooler weather. We had planned to spend a couple of days at the beach on the Gulf, but have decided to go straight to the boat. It appears that hurricane Earl could be a concern and we would rather be at the boat, preparing for the storm, than traveling to the boat. We both agree we can resume our play time at a beach once Earl decides what he's going to. (Just another benefit of retiring, we can change plans and not ruin any!)
Also while we were home, we redid our upstairs bathroom. We have become the little DIY'ers, with a little help from our family and friends.
We will update this blog again whenever we can.
Stay turned as Away we go again!
Our youngest having a grand time...
14 July, 2010
14 July 2010
Happy Bastille Day!
Sorry this has been so long. For some reason the connection at the dock has been less than good. (Read stinky!) So we are now sitting at Starbuck's enjoying a White Chocolate Mocha. It is raining here so a day is being well spent.
We have had some incredible sailing last week and over the weekend. Although one day was incredibly nice and the wind was blowing just right so I took down the Bimini (cover over the cockpit). BIG mistake! Splash was in his little life preserver and he got hot. Took him out of the heat and he decided to get sick. By the time we realized it, it was toooo late! H went down to help the little guy and let's just say that she returned a different color then when she left. (Green is NOT her color).
But we put the bimini back up and we have all recovered.
We have also had several powerful evening and morning storms. High winds, torrential rains and lightning/thunder. Amazing.
Today is overcast and it is raining off and on. Hence the trip to Starbucks.
Last Saturday night we did have some entertainment on the point. (at the marina). Very enjoyable. One of the people here is a singer and accompanist and he sings 60's-80s song. Just our type of "pop" music. He started prior to 7p and ended at about 10p. Had a great time visiting with other slip holders and enjoying the cool bay breeze and listening to really good music.
Getting a lot of our chores done on the boat. Those things that needed to be done and we never had time for. So we have been busy and just enjoying ourselves. I am going to post pictures so hope that you enjoy!
Love to all...
H and KK
Entertainment on the Point
Before the Heat!
Helmsperson
Same but different
Relaxing...
Our view of sailing (this is a sailors version of "spaghetti")
Others doing the same as we are!
On our way to the marina
"Red Right Return"
Sorry this has been so long. For some reason the connection at the dock has been less than good. (Read stinky!) So we are now sitting at Starbuck's enjoying a White Chocolate Mocha. It is raining here so a day is being well spent.
We have had some incredible sailing last week and over the weekend. Although one day was incredibly nice and the wind was blowing just right so I took down the Bimini (cover over the cockpit). BIG mistake! Splash was in his little life preserver and he got hot. Took him out of the heat and he decided to get sick. By the time we realized it, it was toooo late! H went down to help the little guy and let's just say that she returned a different color then when she left. (Green is NOT her color).
But we put the bimini back up and we have all recovered.
We have also had several powerful evening and morning storms. High winds, torrential rains and lightning/thunder. Amazing.
Today is overcast and it is raining off and on. Hence the trip to Starbucks.
Last Saturday night we did have some entertainment on the point. (at the marina). Very enjoyable. One of the people here is a singer and accompanist and he sings 60's-80s song. Just our type of "pop" music. He started prior to 7p and ended at about 10p. Had a great time visiting with other slip holders and enjoying the cool bay breeze and listening to really good music.
Getting a lot of our chores done on the boat. Those things that needed to be done and we never had time for. So we have been busy and just enjoying ourselves. I am going to post pictures so hope that you enjoy!
Love to all...
H and KK
Entertainment on the Point
Before the Heat!
Helmsperson
Same but different
Relaxing...
Our view of sailing (this is a sailors version of "spaghetti")
Others doing the same as we are!
On our way to the marina
"Red Right Return"
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