While it is not a common thing, it is not unusual to see sights like this (that bring fear into the hearts of power and sail boaters alike!) along the waterway. Whether the result of a hurricane, too much joy-juice, or plain trashing--it's not good. Tonight we are in the lovely town of Georgetown, SC and packed into a marina like sardines in a can. It will be interesting to see how everyone exits tomorrow.
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10/21/2009, Southport, NC
Last night we stayed in Topsail Beach, NC (supposedly named after the top sail on the pirate ships that sailed these waters in days of yore (yore?)). Today it was down the waterway, down the Cape Fear river (yes, there really is a Cape Fear in NC--I guess the movies took place around here) and into the lovely town of Southport. As we passed down the ICW, both Larry and I remarked how many more nice, and very nice, houses we were seeing--many more than in 2006-7. And a surprising few were for sale. But I leave you with a picture of one of the more unusual houses we saw--a house that is memorable and makes everyone smile when they see it.
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10/19/2009, Morehead City, NC
We sailed (and motored) down from New Bern today in temperatures in the low 50's and windy--but there was sun, and in the cockpit enclosure (which was closed up tight most of the time) we were comfortable. Tonight is supposed to get down to 34 degrees (thank goodness we have heaters!) and then the temps will (we hope) return to normal later this week. I'm making chili and we are staying aboard at the Morehead City Yacht Basin tonight--no going out for dinner.
I'm sending along a photo I took as we went under another of those 65 ft bridges--always unnerving. But so far, we've made it.
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10/15/2009, New Bern, NC
Betty and Mary have departed after a fun visit, and the dogs and I are "boat-bound" (house bound?). The weather is cold, grey, misty when it isn't actively raining. Because the dinghy is up on davits and collects water when it rains, I've spent significant time either draining or pumping it moderately dry. But the boat is warm and we can sit in the cockpit enclosure and look out while staying moderately warm, so it is ok. Problem is, I can't do the outside things like polishing that I'd plan to do while Larry is away. Dog walks are timed to avoid the downpours. I hear from the TV guys on the one channel that we receive that there is snow in New England and realize Larry will probably be driving through it on his way back to Williamsburg from Montreal. On Sunday he'll fly back to New Bern and on Monday we head back to the ICW and points south. And beginning this weekend, it supposed to get sunny again.
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10/13/2009, New Bern, NC
Susan has asked her friend Betty Stagg, who is staying on the boat for a couple of days, to write today's blog.
Beautiful Fall Day in New Bern, so a stroll to its major attraction was perfect. An impressive reconstruction of the 1770 palace of Royal Governor Tryon, the house has incredible vaulted ceilings (about 15 feet high), crown moldings and woodwork and an exquisite cantilevered staircase. The two story kitchen building, gardens and other period buildings, including costumed interpreters - all made for an interesting afternoon for Susan and I. Some wonderful meals on board and sampling the best of the downtown have made this a great visit. We will be joined by friend Mary shortly cocktails in the cockpit (as we are securely moored in this pretty spot) and dinner downtown. Fun visit with long time friends aboard Elixir.
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