A New Transmission
27 August 2014 | Neah Bay
Betty
We're sure you are all wondering what's happening with Discovery. We wanted to give you a positive update, so that's why you've had to wait a few days.
Betty had a wonderful reunion with her brother, Jim, and sister, Susan in Renton�....to see the faces and feel the hugs after a year away, wow, how sweet it was. It is truly amazing to be home.
Our friend, Dave White, came to our rescue. Dave met us in Port Townsend yesterday with his tools and a brand new transmission for Discovery. We drove to Port Angeles, returned Danny Boldt's truck to him (thanks again, Danny); then the three of us drove here to Neah Bay, arriving last evening. Dave set to work right away, finishing the job before midday today. Dave is an ace mechanic and a person who just knows boats. We would recommend him to anyone in the boating community, and by the way, Dave is starting his own business dealing with all aspects of boats, from boat surveying to diesel mechanics. You won't meet anyone friendlier than Dave White.
Dave returned to Seattle this afternoon, and tomorrow Andy and I set sail for Port Angeles, then Port Townsend, then Shilshole Marina, Seattle, to arrive there probably on Saturday. We have a slip available to us until the end of September.
We are relieved to be nearly on our way again, as we truly finish what we started almost exactly one year ago. Just a quick side note: how ironic it is, that a year ago we had to be towed into Neah Bay when our engine died due to the debris in our fuel. We thank our sister boat, Elizabeth Jean, (Eulalie and Eric, owners, with Elena and Brad on board) for that tow. And we again thank the U.S. Coast Guard for their skill and prompt response in our hour of need a week ago.
Neah Bay is isolated, foggy and chilly at this time of year, but a warm and close community of people welcomed us and helped us in many ways.
Our next blog, prepared when we arrive in Seattle, will include another interview with the Captain. Captain Andy has something to say. Stay tuned�.....