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This Just In... I'm going sailing!
Mike
03/11/2010, Charleston,SC

I got the word from my doctors that they believe I'm stable enough to leave. (Medically speaking, of course. Alas, I'm afraid that my "stability" will forever be a topic for conjecture.....) To that end, I'm beginning to make preparations for getting back under way. No small feat after a nearly six-month hiatus.

My plan right now is to sail back up to New Bern, North Carolina, where I spent most of last summer. I'm planning to leave in mid to late April, finally! Don't get me wrong, to use the current vernacular, I love me some Charleston, I'm just ready to start moving again. For quite some time there, I didn't think that was going to be an option.

Now, I have another decision to make. In May, it will be time to renew (or not) my Sailblogs account. I'll leave it to you (3 or 4) loyal readers. Is it worthwhile to do so or should I let it expire? Anyway, I have a couple of months to make up my mind so feel free to opine in the comment section.

Meanwhile, thank you all for your cards, emails and letters of support. It really helped me through a tough time.

03/11/2010 | Manager Todd (twlindsey12 att comcast dott net)
Whatever works for you, Mikey. Just keep us posted somehow on your adventures...well, most of them anyway ;) Glad to hear you are mending and the band hopes to catch up with you somewhere soon, my friend!
03/11/2010 | Pete (pete dott svprim att yahoo dott com)
You're back! Glad to see you are well again. As for Sailblogs, whatever spins your boat although we enjoy the vicarious adventures.
03/11/2010 | Colin (colin att yacht emerald dot com)
Hey Mike, keep blogging! Sorry to hear about the small hiatus. good to hear you are on the mend and on the move!
03/11/2010 | Patty (Islanddesdazoe att sbcglobal dott net)
Your pal in Ohio reads your blog. Be well, my friend!
03/11/2010 | Rick (rjohnson007 att gmail dott com)
You have at least one reader in Central Texas. I'm hoping that your blog will show me what to do when I finally get my Catalina back to the ocean. That said, whatever works for you!
03/11/2010 | Duane (duane2312 att aol dott com)
I'm counting six... Welcome back!
03/12/2010 | Spartan (parrothead1990 att charter dott net)
At least one reader in Missouri. I'm glad to see you back.
03/12/2010 | Bill (changingourcourse att gmail dott com)
Hey Mike,
I've enjoyed following your travels from Albany, NY. I hope you keep going.
03/12/2010 | Ramon (ramon att mcadocs dott com)
How about switching to Blogspot by Google. It is totally free and you can implement great application in the Blog. Upload and store pictures and a lot more. I know a few that have made the switch, I have switched from Sailblog to a Blogspot site. http://mysailingexperiences.blogspot.com/

Looking forward to more stories and updates from you.
03/12/2010 | Jill (bolands4 att comcast dott net)
Hey Mike! So glad to hear that you are "back to normal"...as well as you can be, right! HA! Only kidding. Yes, we love to read your blogs, but if you decide not to renew, please find another way to keep in touch, because we love to read about your adventures! Take care and hope to see you sometime soon!
03/15/2010 | Mike (mike3318 att hotmail dott com)
I check it at least once or twice a week waiting for a new post. Glad to hear your back again.
03/15/2010 | Bob (zimvg att yahoo dott com)
You can always just blog on FaceBook,,,,,that is probably just as easy and everyone is there. You can post pictures and video.
03/16/2010 | Lynn (lcarter1126 att yahoo dott com)
Mike glad you are headed back to the sea! I too like following your adventures. I have several friends who do use blogspot! Yeah for free stuff, so will follow you wherever you go!
03/17/2010 | Randy & Chris (Spitzfamily4 att yahoo dott com)
Congratulations on getting your health back - we check your blog all the time to see what you are up to!!
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.

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.

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.

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.

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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