Seems like we are always waiting for Parts....
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We have finally received our packages, and we have finished our pre-crossing project. Tomorrow we finish stowing and fuel-up. We'll then double check weather and head out based on the latest weather....
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Hugs from Richard and Tracy
11/22/2011, 27 39.375'N:80 22.220'W, Vero Beach, FL
We are presently on a mooring in Vero Beach, Fl. Cruisers call it Velcro Beach because a lot off boats get stuck here--its a nice easy place to hang out for a while. Nice shops, restaurants, beach etc. -- and it is very accomodating for boats. We plan to stay here through Thanksgiving to finish prepping for heading offshore. We will leave for the Bahamas as soon after thanksgiving as the weather permits.
We just had all of our fishing reels re-spooled, and have loaded up on tackle--can't wait for some fresh Mahi, Wahoo or Tuna!
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Nice day at the Kennedy Space Center yesterday.
To those of you who are conspiracy theorists, and think that the moon landing was faked: you are idiots.
It was very moving to stand on the place where Gus Grissom died. And to see what was achieved with technology that was crude by todays standards. But the physics are the same--and the minds of those days gave us the foundation for so much that is taken for granted today.
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Probably a nice place if one were to ever get off the boat.....
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Just a quick night in St. Augustine.
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11/08/2011, Ortega, FL
We are taking a short break from the march south to visit our friends from Australia on the s/v Clementine. Kylie, Stuart, and Sami (7) have been out cruisng the world for 11 years now! It was great to see you guys!!
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11/07/2011, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL
Still windy. Fortunately it has been from the N to NE so it has made our trip down the ICW much faster. We've covered a lot of ground. Today we decided we needed a rest. The town at Fernandina is very nice. Great mexican food--or at least it seemed nice since we didn't have to cook or clean up! A Margarita helps too ha ha.
Starting to see a lot of shrimp boats.
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More Marshes! The wind has died down some, but it is still blowing about 20 where we are. Off the coast it is still nasty. Another nice ride down the ICW with lots of wild life. Nice shot of a Bald Eagle today.
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11/05/2011, St. Augustine Creek
We are very glad we didn't continue offshore. The wind has been howling, and the buoy reports show some massive seas. We have been anchoring in some fairly unpleasant weather, and in narrow spots, but the holding has been good. We are starting to get some distance south, but it is still cold!! Lows around 40, highs around 50, and windy. Interesting night tonight.
Again we are in coastal marshes. But this happens to be a creek that the Savannah casino boat "Diamond Royale" travels. So about 7:30 pm we start hearing this funny music. It was kind of a mix of rock and disco. So we looked out to see this huge mini cruise ship coming down the channel. Not much room for the two of us. We spoke to him on the radio and he said he would be able to squeeze through with no trouble, but that at 12:30 am, on his return he wouldn't be able to make it. So we stayed up, and moved out of the way. Very funny boat, With the music pumping it seemed a bit like a cartoon boat bopping down to waterway in time to the live music playing. I want to ride!! Quiet night other than that--but still windy.
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