04/28/2013, San Juan Islands
Spent a several days out & about with some stellar spring weather. We found that spring cruising in the San Juans is like going back in time for we were by ourselves in Prevost Harbor, Reid Harbor & Spencer Spit. We haven't seen that since the 80's. Cool.
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04/28/2013, Friday Harbor, WA
How cool is that........ H dock to ourselves in Friday Harbor & GREAT weather.....
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04/27/2013, Deception Pass, WA
We closed the sale of Isabella on April 2nd to a couple from Seattle. Mike & Sue are very excited on their first day, as should be. Great people, if you see them, don't be bashful, stop by & say "hi".
They say that selling your boat is supposed to be the "other" happiest day of a boat owner, but after the many miles...... much blood, sweat & tears it has been a hard separation. Most of my adult life has been spent living on my sailboat & it has been many years since I have been without one.
But, We look forward to many new adventures........
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12/24/2012, From the Pacific Northwest
Wanted to take a moment to say Happy Holidays To all of our friends where-ever you may be. This year has found us in the Pacific Northwest experiencing a more traditional Christmas than we have in the past few years, cutting a tree up in the snow & surrounded by family. We miss our extended cruising family..... We REALLY miss you all...... Putting coal in Jimmy's stocking, sampling tequila's with Terry...... Mexican train....... Believe me you are all missed. We wish you all the BEST!!!!! PS - We had to travel many miles for this picture, taken in the mountains of Northern California while cutting a tree with my folks & sister's family. Tucker experienced his first snow.
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11/09/2012, Whidbey Island, WA
Much change has been in the air for us and even more is coming about. It looks like we will be spending most of the next few years a little closer to home. In the last couple of weeks we have spiffed up the boat, changed fluids & cleaned our belongings off of Isabella. Now she sits about 3" higher in the water & awaits quietly at the dock for her next adventure. We have officially put S/V ISABELLA up For Sale. I'm not excited about this part. She has been a faithful partner in our adventure & carried us safely many thousands of miles. I guess the only constant in this life is change & this is a big one. But if you know anyone looking for a good boat with many upgrades & improvements please send them our way. She can be seen on www.sailboatlistings.com/view/32194. Hasta, Rod
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11/09/2012, Deception Pass, WA
After returning to the Northwest we spent quite a bit of time with our parents that are having some health issues, sailed the San Juan & Gulf Islands, did alot of soul searching and had a slight panic (not having our boat in Mexico). We have come up with a plan.... We can't afford a boat in both places so...... We bought what looks like a giant panga with a cabin on it that we can trailer to Mexico, cruise & fish the Sea of Cortes in the winters, trailer to Cornet Bay and cruise & fish the Islands of the Pacific Northwest in the summers. M/V Plan "B", our new to us C-Dory 25, now sits in the Deception Pass Marina about 200 yards from our cabin. After a bit of work she will be ready to travel to those waters to catch up with friends, new & old. Yes, we have moved to the dark side & believe me...... it has not been easy.
PS - However, we did Edmonds to Deception Pass in 2.5 hrs. (about 9 with Isabella) Maybe that will help relieve some of the sting.
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