Kristen and Rick's Great Adventure

Getting ready to jump into the cruising life with both feet!

11 April 2009 | Kabul
03 September 2008 | Daytona Beach
01 September 2008 | 26'46.174"N 81'23.271"W
31 August 2008 | Ft Myers Beach Mooring field
30 August 2008 | Same as yesterday
29 August 2008 | 26'27.362"N 81'57.036W
28 August 2008 | Boca Grande
26 August 2008 | Clearwater, Fla
25 August 2008 | Hellson...I mean Hudson
22 August 2008 | ???
20 August 2008
20 August 2008 | Hudson, Fl
19 August 2008 | Hudson, Fl
17 August 2008 | Hudson, Fl
17 August 2008 | Yes, still in Hudson
14 August 2008 | Still in Hudson
13 August 2008 | Hudson, Fl
06 August 2008 | Charlotte, NC
02 August 2008 | Still on I-10
02 August 2008 | Somewhere on I-10 East

Laundry Day on s/v TIKI

17 August 2008 | Hudson, Fl
90's mostly sunny
As evidenced above, today was laundry day. Instead of taking the dirty clothes to a laundromat like most sane people do, we decided to practice the two bucket and a hangup style. Kristen toiled away adgitating and rinsing while I squeezed and pinned them to my makeshift laundry line. As people would walk by, I'd tell them we were testing out new sail technology. Except for my laundry line bleeding into a shirt or two, the test was a resounding success and I'm pleased to report that we both look and smell clean. Next time, however, we'll go to the laundromat!

The marina was busy today as many people prepared their boats for the arrival of Fay. I did a few chores but will complete preparations tomorrow as I want to know more of what we're getting before going ballistic. I'm beginning to worry more as the talking heads on TV keep preaching doom for the Tampa Bay area. We'll see what happens.

Finally caught a sunset today as I was out fishing in the kayak this evening. Didn't catch any fish but go to the photo album for a nice sunset shot.

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Vessel Name: Tiki
Vessel Make/Model: Morgan Out Island 33
Hailing Port: Charlotte, NC
Crew: Rick and Kristen
About: Sitting on the "G" and waiting for the "O"
Extra: The trip to Luperon was the proverbial straw. It's on! Oh yes....it is ON!
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Cruise 08

Who: Rick and Kristen
Port: Charlotte, NC