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Leaving America
Maggie
11/15/2009, San Diego, CA

In the morning we need to fold away our bicycles (thanks Bill, they have been the best thing!), load up the dinghy and we're on our way to Ensenada! I promise we're leaving!
I loved Dana Point - the parks and Doheny Beach are wonderful and I walked miles. Nev spent most of the time working on the dinghy and she looks pretty good with her new radio and antenna - ready for many hours of fishing!
Our trip down to San Diego was good - a little bumpy with 6 - 7 feet swells - Nev took my watch - between my snotty nose and not taking anything for motion sickness, I spent a lot of time in bed!
San Diego has been a final catch up spot for us - sailmail is up and running, we have a new antenna, I went to church at The Rock and loved it - did some final shopping and now we have Stephen and Candace with us for pizza and wine before we head off. Ste took Candace out on the dinghy and came home with a crab trap for us! Karma! We will throw it back before we leave!

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11/16/2009 | jessica (jessica att michaelhouse dott org)
Be safe! hope you start to feel better soon. lol and god blesss you both
kisses
Jess
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11/16/2009 | Karen Warren (kayjay att iafrica dott com)
Hi Margs and Nev,
Have sent emails but not sure you got them. Everything looks amazing and just saying to Terry I am very envious!! It brings such wonderful memories of our sailing years in the Med!! Have a wonderful wonderful time and take care of yourselves and enjoy every moment. Will be in touch regularly.. Xxxxx Karen
11/16/2009 | Mike Mercadante (mikemercadante att gmail dott com)
It's been great to follow the start of your fantastic journey... We love the story line and pictures. Wishing you low slow swells...

Mike
11/19/2009 | Heather (blueprint1 att hotmail dott com)
your sail mail seems to be working fine..:) love you..nic here for the weekend, Vegas condo booked for the weekend so will have to do motel 8...LOL

xxxx
11/19/2009 | The Millers (seveny att aol dott com)
Sorry we missed the glorious sendoff(s), but at least we're now linked in to your informative reports..you two are having fun.
We're going to be in the Galapagos April 24th to May 2nd...will Blue have made it by then?

blue skies...M&M
gentle winds and calm seas
maggie
11/11/2009, Dana Point, California

Had a fabulous send off in Long Beach at the Springbok Bar - lots of family and friends all wishing us well and visiting Blue, some for the first time. It was also Nev's birthday so it was quite a party - he's going to miss his buddies! Heather, my sister, and Kelly, her room mate, came along with us for the first stretch down to Newport Beach - the day was gorgeous and we had great fun together. "Noroom at the Inn" so we anchored in the harbour which turned out great - quiet! On Monday we took our bicycles in the dinghy (must have looked quite a sight) and rode 10 miles all over Newport Beach doing errands and soaking up the beauty of the sunshine and pretty city - the beaches are endless and the sand is golden. Saw "The Wedge" famous for boogie boarders, and chatted to some hardened fisherman who go out early every morning, fish, and then come back and sell their fresh catch to the public - that day they'd brought in 800lbs of assorted fish! Drinks with Lisa and Steve in the evening was great and they gave us hundreds of tips on cruising in Mexico.
Yesterday we took the dinghy to Balboa Island and walked around the whole island - magnificent homes and gardens and boats. I experienced pulling up anchor for the first time and it was really muddy so learned how to wash it down as I pulled it up - my learning curve is steep!! Our 2 hour trip down to Dana Point was perfect - sunny day with a little breeze and slightly bigger swells. Had an interesting docking experience as the wind was blowing and Nev reversed in to the slip; we still had the dinghy tied up behind us! I learned a lot and we eventually tied up safely! Dinner on Blue last night with Paul and Christine (from Nordhavn) - our first guests!
Have been snotty nosed and not feeling 100% but better today. Have lots of little errands to do - it's amazing how the days fly by so quickly!

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11/11/2009 | Matt (hawkbrg22 att yahoo dott com)
It looks like you are having a great time! Ha ve fun out there and be safe!
11/11/2009 | Heather (blueprint1 att hotmail dott com)
was wonderful sailing down the coast with you, glad you had some time to walk around and explore yesterday! Hope the snotty nose clears soon...have a wonderful weekend with the boys xxx
11/11/2009 | Harriet Purkey (purkeybh att gmail dott com)
Hi Maggie & Neville,
I'm a friend of Heather's from Multiply. My husband and I live on the Sea of Cortez, and we wanted you to know that if you go by, you're welcome to drop anchor and visit. Have a glass of wine, do some laundry, or whatever. We are at Los Barriles / Buena Vista, between San Jose del Cabo and La Paz. We'd love to visit!

Harriet
11/11/2009 | Zoe (zoebb att sbcglobal dott net)
Bikes on the dingy does sound funny! Sent a text belated bday message to the satellite phone, I hope it made it to you guys. Your snotty noses were probably something you picked up at our house on Halloween -- a little parting gift to you. All well here -- miss you already. Xoxoxoxox -Z&D
11/15/2009 | Jessica (jessica att michaelhouse dott org)
Hi Marg, Hope you are well and good luck with this exciting time in your life!
officially under passage
Neville and Maggie
11/05/2009, marina del rey

It's been a tough job getting her ready but we did it! Blue is packed to the hilt an listing just a little to port! Pat and Sandy threw a great farewell party for family and friends last night and we left Oxnard as planned around 8 this morning and what a beautiful day to leave with flat seas, and tons of dolphins and working birds all the way to Marina del Rey. Bonnie and Craig took a few great pictures of us leaving. In the morning we're off to Long Beach. But for now we are loving our cozy new home on the water right in the middle of the seagulls and seals! Lots of new noises to get used to!

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11/05/2009 | Melina (melinamichaels att sbcglobal dott net)
It was such a treat to see Blue under way! Love the sunset pic. I'm so happy for you two, looking forward to following your adventure...
Hugs, Melina
11/05/2009 | Kellie MacGillivray (amacgill att bigpond dott net dott au)
What an amazing adventure! God speed and I look forward to following your journey online.xxxx
11/06/2009 | sheila (sheilalevine att bigpond dott com)
wow, what a wonderful adventure - i'll try to remember to keep following you as you follow your dreams. sail away happily and safely and keep us up in the news
11/06/2009 | Geoff McIntosh (mcintosh dott geoffrey att gene dott com)
Maggie and Nev,

The best to both of you on your journey. You are two very special people. I am very lucky to have spent 10 days with you. Wish it could be 1000. In the short time that I have known you I have learned more from you than you can imagine. Best of luck. Stay safe and can't wait to see you again in a few years. Can't wait to hear some stories from Nev.
Love Always
11/06/2009 | David Squires (squiresdavid72 att yahoo dott com)
Virginia just sent me an e-mail about you guys setting off, truly a dream come true! I know you will have a wonderful time. If you have time drop me an e-mail I'll be checking on your blog. Take care and God bless. Truly, David Squires
11/06/2009 | elyse (elysewatkins att yahoo dott com)
So excited for you!! Can't wait to see more pics and read about your adventures! Many many blessings...:)
11/06/2009 | Helen (hingwersen att gmail dott com)
Congratulations! Wishing you awesome adventures and smooth seas.

All my best,

Helen
11/06/2009 | Hep C team (anna att icshomecare dott com)
We are so jealous of you both but happy for you!! We were thinking about crashing your Long Beach party and kidnapping Maggie back but we decided she deserves to go. We will miss you and love to you both. Drink lots of wine!
11/06/2009 | Leslie Purtz (lpurtz2002 att comcast dott net)
Make sure to write your thoughts down as you discover the world. It will be great reading and will bring to life again how truly beautiful and unique people and places are in other parts of the world. You are in my thoughts...
11/06/2009 | Jason & Kristen (jason att weckworthelectric dott com)
You guys are awesome people, and we will be thrilled to follow your journey around the world! Best of luck to you...

Jason & Kristen Weckworth
11/06/2009 | Heather (blueprint1 att hotmail dott com)
Loved the pictures..cant wait to see you tomorrow xxxx
11/06/2009 | Count Orloff (countorloff att hotmail dott com)
If you go east thru the Panama Canal go north to the Mississippi thur left up the Missouri River a have a place for you to stop...pick you you can stop for dinner and Golf

Safe Travels

Gerda and jeff
11/07/2009 | Lee Anne and Terry Box (latd111 att hotmail dott com)
Congratulations on your engagement! Safe sailing, we wish great joy and adventures. love you, Lee Anne and Terry
11/09/2009 | Carol (carolstine29 att gmail dott com)
WOW! you are really underway. The first few weeks of our journey Scott & I kept looking at each other, saying "Are we really here or is it just a dream?"
Great pictures, and we look forward to seeing lots more and hearing of your adventures.
We arrived in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon and boy were we glad to get into port for a few days. we left, Beaufort, NC early Monday morning Nov.2 and we had rough seas in the Atlantic for 4 1/2 days. One great thing about our Nordhavn's they are built to take the seas in whatever conditions and it's never frightening, just not quite as comfortable. We LOVE our new home and our life on the water. It has been five months now and only gets better. We are here in WPB for a week and provisioning for our next year in the carribbean and further.
It did get a little chilly up on the east coast, so we can hardly wait till we get to warm BLUE waters.
We love your pictures!!
May the winds and waters always be in your favor.
Love and hugs,
Carol
Good bye Bakersfield
maggie
10/09/2009, Bakersfield

Never imagined this day would arrive! We have talked and planned and prayed and laughed and cried - and now it's here .. and happening! Courtesy of my wonderful employers, Brian and Mary Komoto, my amazing team of girls, and my boss and friend of many years, Bill, "Wine Me Up" graciously hosted a farewell for Nev and I in Bakersfield last night and we had a fabulous night! My mum, sister, Nev and I did all the catering: baootie, samoosas, boerewors, melktert, sausage rolls, scones with strawbery jam and cream, crunchies, and my first attempt at biltong! We also served a cheese, crackers, fruit and vegie smorgasboard, chips and dips. Along with that came the GREAT company of everyone who was there! Lots of laughs (and some tears!) - thanks to all of you for being there - you made the night and the close of this chapter PERFECT! And a plug for Wine Me Up - Don and his team were fantastic! they even cleaned up everyting for us while we had one last glass of wine - what a spoil! Thanks so much again to everyone xx love you all xx

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10/09/2009 | Hugh & Glyn (svpizzazz att yahoo dott com)
Hi Guy's, good luck on the adventure, so you are going back home....We are sailing from SA to Oz, in the Caribbean at present, Grenada, and due in Panama Mar2010, all the best to you, fair winds & flat seas.
10/30/2009 | Mike Rudow (michael dott rudow att sbcglobal dott net)
Just wanted to wish you an early bon voyage ! Taryn ,Michael, and I will check in from time to time, hopeful for that "meet" in Mexico that we discussed at the wedding. Good sailing, good fishing, good times to both of you. Cheers !
11/06/2009 | Tabs (Tabassumchowdhury att msn dott com)
So good to see thay you are happy.Good luck!!!

You guys will be in my prayers.Will miss you!
Love, Tabs.
11/08/2009 | Alex and Colleen (vanshilton att telkomsa dott net)
Have a wonderful adventure and enjoy every minute! Think of us all back in the real world! God bless and keep you.
With love from all of us
Lex and Col
xxxx
boat breath be gone!
maggie
10/05/2009, oxnard

Nev has been away for 4 days playing golf in South Carolina. The "gals" (Heather, Mum and I) moved on board in an effoort to rid Blue of her boat breath! Every porthole was opened - in fact, any vent that could be opened was opened and the Clorox mission began. We mopped and swept and sprayed and emptied every nook and cranny - there was a strong smell of Clorox for a while - then suddenly Blue smelled wonderful - her boat breath was gone - mission accomplished! We also added a couple of splashes of red to every cabin - she looks warm and inviting and is feeling more and more like home. Heather made us a great wooden "lucky fish" sign for above the computer - at this point Nev's warthog is still residing over the TV - sure would love a plant there but maybe that's the trade off for all the red??!! Had a very happy weekend - we're ready to start moving in! Did I mention that we got engaged last week? Don't think I did! Nev surprised me completely and romantically and my ring is gorgeous - picked out by him - and perfect! Couldn't be happier! Heather will post pictures for me later.

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you worked hard..and she looks gorgeous!!
Hx
Packing up
09/28/2009, Oxnard

I have leased the house to a great couple Pat & Sandy so now its time to back up and store all the junk you collected over the years and decide what goes on Blue.
Its count down time with 5 weeks to go .

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Set to depart Channel Islands November 8th, 2009 We plan to head down Baja taking our time fishing and exploring ,we hope to spend a few months in the Sea of Cortez before heading down to Panama . From there to the Galapagos Islands and our Pacific Ocean crossing in February of 2011 to the Marquesas and from there who knows with our final destination Cape Town South Africa
 
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