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Long Time No Sea
Mike
12/05/2009, Charleston, SC

I got up and continued on to the Charleston City Marina, where I planned to rest up and hopefully get better. When I still was no better after four days, I took a cab to the hospital and was admitted.

I underwent surgery for a fistula in my lower abdomen which had caused a bowel obstructioin and severe infection. I was released after three weeks and, within a few days was re-admitted for blood clots in both lungs. This stay lasted 5 days before I was released again on blood thinners. Any questions?

Anyway, now it looks like I'm going to be staying here for the forseeable future to receive follow-up treatment from my doctors and hopefully recover completely. Consequently, you won't be hearing much from me for a while.

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12/05/2009 | Pete & Pokey (Pete dott svPrim att yahoo dott com)
Jeez Mike. We wondered where you 've been. We hope your recovery goes smoothly. Rest and recup. We'll save some sunshine for you.
12/05/2009 | Brent (Brent att parrotheadcruise dott com)
I hope you're feeling better soon!
12/07/2009 | Duane (duane2312 att aol dott com)
Sorry to hear about your illness... I hope everything heals fast for you.
12/07/2009 | Kirk (kirkconyers att yahoo dott com)
For some reason my rss feed hadn't updated in a month and suddenly there were a bunch of posts and terrible news! I hope you are feeling much better very soon!
12/07/2009 | jim d (jdudds att hotmail dott com)
we are hoping you feel better quick!!hoping that all goes smoothly from here on out.look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future!!

Jim and Marla
12/07/2009 | Jules (JMickey718 att yahoo dott com)
You're in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Take it easy out there.
12/08/2009 | Leigh Ann (parrotheadleigh63 att yahoo dott com)
You had us all worried Mike. Get yourself all better so next year you can make it to Key West. Love ya
12/15/2009 | Katie (katie att brummetts dott org)
Heal quickly. As Leigh Ann said, you had us all concerned. Take care of yourself.
12/20/2009 | Janis Rich Loughery (janisloughery att yahoo dott com)
Good evening, Michael. It's snowing a little here in southern Illinois. The snow plows are cruising and dropping salt. Looks like no school tomorrow...oh that's right, there's no school anyway ;0) (sorry, I couldn't resist). I have to go to the Board of Education meeting tomorrow night anyway. Hope you are continuing to recuperate and take care of yourself. It is good to see you're back online. Will write more later. Love, Janis
12/21/2009 | Susan (susana att hkusa dott com)
I hope you feel better real soon and that the new year brings sunshine & happy sailing! Take Care, Mike!
12/22/2009 | Melinda Adkins (madkins883 att aol dott com)
Wow, that does not sound good. Hopefully you are on the mend now. Well be looking forward to hearing from you after you recover.
Take care.
12/25/2009 | jim d (jdudds att hotmail dott com)
Mike,
we are wishing you and your family and friends a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. we are hoping that you are progressing quickly, and we hope to see you in the near future!

Jim and Marla
Ugh!
Mike
10/23/2009, Isle of Palms, SC

I woke up sicker than the day before but continued on to the Isle of Palms Marina, just north of Charleston.

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Uh Oh!
Mike
10/22/2009, Georgetown, SC

Once again, I got the anchor up early and headed south. As I was passing through Myrtle Beach, I began to experience severe abdominal pain. By the time I had travelled the 60 miles to Georgetown, I was in pretty bad shape. I topped off the fuel and water and went to bed.

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South Carolina
Mike
10/21/2009, Calabash Creek, SC

Raised the anchor at dawn and proceeded through the Frost Cut and into the Cape Fear River. As I proceeded down the river, I noticed a building incoming tidal current that was slowing my progress. It continued to build as I approached the mouth of the river.

As I left the river at Southport, it put the tidal current behind me which boosted my speed . I stopped for fuel and provisions at St James Plantation Marina before continuing on to the Calabash Creek in South Carolina, where I anchored for the night.

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Another Free Night
Mike
10/20/2009, Carolina Beach, NC

I got the anchor up at 0700 and left the anchorage. There was some early morning fog that burned off within an hour or so. I motored south to Carolina Beach and anchored in the basin behind the beach.

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Back to the Anchor
Mike
10/19/2009, Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune

It was still a little cool but sunny when I left Casper's Marina and continued south. The day was fairly uneventful as I motored down to Mile Hammock Bay in Camp Lejeune and anchored for the night. I was the first boat there but was soon joined by several others.

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