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Eagle's Big Left Turn
Join Jeanne and Tom now that we have prepared our Freeport Islander SV Eagle to sail on an adventure from the PNW to smaller latitudes.
Triple digit day
Tom hot, smokin' hot
07/24/2012, Isla San Marcos

Today was our first, triple digit day...101 in the cockpit. The most interesting thing about the day was the fact that it didn't seem all that hot. The humdity was down, and there was a breeze! We are at that point in the Mexican summer where 95-96 is pretty normal, so a few more degrees give or take are hardly ever noticed, but give that barometer a few upward bumps and boy does it get miserable. Actually the afternoon winds, 8-15 knots normally make it really pretty nice. So farwe are not regretting our lack of an air conditioner.Time will tell if that holds true

07/29/2012 | Mike Mullins
Way to go Time Piece John for Sailing all the way:)
Fresh Fish
Tom
07/22/2012, San Marcos

We still have some fish from the Tripui Fishing Tournament, but it is frozen. So while we were snorkleing this morning, I brought along my hawaiian sling spear to see if i could get us some fresh fish for dinner tonight. I took two shots, and as you can see i got two exceptional Barred Grunts. These fish are very plentiful, taste great, and are the biggest two i have gotten, fishing or by spear!! I was a pretty happy camper!! Fresh cevece tonight!



Guest Photographers
Tom
07/22/2012

In order to make sure credit is given where credit is due, I am posting these two photos seperate. The first one is a shot taken by Kyra, on SV Nyon of Eagle sailing with our spinnaker up. It was a great sail, a single tack, nearly 30 miles all on the spinnaker...SWEET!



And our buddy John, on Time Piece took ths shot of Eagle in Bahia Los Gatos. Our kayaks are on the beach at the bottom right corner.


Just a few fun pictures
Tom
07/22/2012, all over the place

Here are a few more fun pictures that have been sitting around waiting to make it to the blog.

When we lived at Shileshole marina, in Ballard, north of Seattle, there was a Sea Dragon that lived on the break water, named Cecil. I found his little brother hanging out in the sun on Isla Monserrate. I have named him "Sandy the sand dragon"




While we were in Santa Rosalia, at the marina, one of the local fisherman came into the harbor looking to catch some bait for his days fishing. The sardines and ballyhoo hang around in the warm, protected waters of the harbor. As you can see by the second nphoto, he did ok in bait gathering department.







Jeanne, always being the safety concious Captian that she is, is seen here making sure that all the crew is very comfortable in the water, and can swim very well. Mascots are not exempt from this very serious concern.


07/22/2012 | Nicole
Cecil! Aw, I miss that guy. (Although I didn't even know his name until today). Looks like you guys are having tons of fun -- keep it up!
-Nicole and Aaron
s/v Bella Star
07/23/2012 | laura snyder
Jeanne- Tom really did cut that hair of yours! You have a great face for the cut! I love your mascot! I miss you, but am happy you both are thriving!
Love Laura
07/25/2012 | Terry & Heidi Kotas
So in honor of Eagle we cut Terry's hair today -- hahaha -- it was actually a mistake in the setting but he ended up with the shortest hair cut I've ever given him -- but he is happy. Like you he's got a good head for it! Glad you're enjoying your summer in the Sea -- we sure loved ours!
save the Boobies!!
Tom
07/22/2012, Isla San Marcos

In an effort to show my social concerns, I have dedicated this blog post towards the fight to stop breast cancer, and have included several pictures of boobies!! Both blue footed and brown.....Enjoy!!











07/25/2012 | Kyra
Love these shots!
A celebration and a sail
Tom & Jeanne
07/16/2012, Isla San Marcos

This morning we walked up to the French bakery in town and celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary with pastrys and fresh juice.

then we walked back to the back, and left Rosalia for Isla San arcos again. The trip was a true joy, with 90-92 degrees, 12-14 knots of steady wind sailing back to an island we really enjoy. This is where the sea cave pictures were taken.

We plan on staying here until 25th, when we will sail back to Rosalia, and make our final provision before heading north 125 miles to Bahia De Los Angeles, where there is very little in the provisioning area.

We have some internet and cell coverage here in this anchorage, so i will continjue to try to get some pictures posted in the next few days

07/17/2012 | Don
Congratulations are in order for your anniversary!
07/17/2012 | Char
Happy Anniversary!!
07/17/2012 | rob
Happy Anniversary and really enjoy reading your posts......All is well in Seattle. Take care and keep up the good work
07/18/2012 | Dave C.
Hey guys, congrats on 7 years! Hope you don't get that itch I keep hearing about! Love 'ya,
Dave
07/18/2012 | Dean & Lynn
Lynn & I would like to wish you a heart felt congratulations on your 7th anniversary!!! Wish we were there to celebrate with you.
07/19/2012 | jane
Happy Belated Anniversary. Now seven years does not seem very long to have put together your plan to live your dream. At times it seemed at a distance. So happy that you are living it to the fullest.
07/19/2012 | Don Boos (Father)
Congrats! I remember your garden wedding well. Cheers to you, ...I’ll have a good bottle of wine tonight on your behalf.

Luv, Dad
07/20/2012 | rory cox
Happy anniversary. We are currently in the Broughtons, enjoying the summer. Rory and Suzie
07/20/2012 | Ponderosa
You have the "Yellow Store" in BLA which has a great selection of food. Just don't depend on finding meat. P.S. watch out for the cockroaches, they run wild in the store. Fresh vegie & fruit day is Friday each week. Enjoy!
07/22/2012 | Jeanne Walker
Thanks for all the very nice notes!!

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