Year 9 Day 238 Thoughts About Old Cruiser Friends
25 September 2016 | Simpson Bay Marina Sint Maarten
Mary Margaret/Mostly Sunny
This is Mary Margaret! Yes, I know I have not written the blog in a lonnggggg time but I did not have much to say! (in the blog!!!!) However, being here in the marina, I once again discovered an A-HAH moment and thought it was worth sharing with you.
When we first started cruising, just about everyone we met had sailed longer than we did! Easily accomplished! But we noticed that most really liked to stay in marinas. We could not understand why. Some said they found it easier to accomplish their goals of living on the boat. Others could not tell us why, they just did. Well, now being older, and having accomplished our dream of circumnavigating the world, I think I understand better. Living in a quite marina is just EASIER!!!!!! This marina is basically empty and so it is quiet. It is near the center of town, so we can do our shopping very simply. The food is good. The internet is GREAT! Also, we just enjoy for now kicking back and relaxing! Quite and simple works right now for us. Next year I will want to explore and sail to the Mediterranean but just being settled and comfortable is perfect!
Yesterday, we spoke with all of our children and grandchildren. It was great seeing and hearing everyone. There is nothing more comforting to a parent than seeing all of their children doing well. That took care of 4 hours, the rest of the time we watched the Michigan play on U-Tube and watched the MSU game on U-Tube as well.
It looks like we may end up spending another week here. The US presidential debate is tonight and a nasty storm is brewing its way toward the Windward Islands part of the West Indies. That is to the south of us so it makes no sense to sail toward a nasty storm until it is well past us. This will not be until the latter part of this week. By then, the next Michigan football game will be whispering in our ears to stay a day or two longer to watch it. Michigan, who is No. 4 in the country will be playing Wisconsin, who is No. 8 in the country. It should be an epoch showdown between two great teams. How can we even think of missing that????