We made it to Fernandina Beach late last Saturday, May 18, hauled the boat on Tuesday, unloaded it and left on Friday. I don’t believe we could have found room for another toothbrush in the truck when we left. The only difference between us and the Clampett’s (Beverly Hillbillies) was that we were missing the rocking chair in the back. We took so much ‘stuff’ off the boat that will not go back on – things we didn’t use this trip and took up way too much space - space we can use for more important things, like cases of beer at US prices, and peanut butter. You can tell where our priorities are!
In any case we are back home in Tennessee for a few days. We will be leaving to go back down to Orlando for my Mother’s wedding – she is marrying her first love from high school and we don’t want to miss that!
When we left here last September we left our home in the hands of total strangers (Leo & Kathy) who house-sat for us. This was our first experience with house sitters and we were naturally nervous about it, but we were very impressed with the care they took of our home and property. They left us yesterday to head to Ohio to housesit for another couple who are going cruising.
We have a very long list of upgrades and additions we want to make to the boat before next cruising season. This being our first season to cruise proved to have a very steep learning curve. Things we thought would not be important turned out to be very important and vice versa. The Bahamas (the Abacos) exceeded our expectations and we are not sure yet where we will go next season, maybe back to the Abacos – who knows. Everyone we talked to late in the season coming north from the Exumas told us the water was prettier down there – how can that be?? Maybe we will just have to find out for ourselves!
This will be our last post for the season. Feel free to email us @ crjr180@yahoo.com. Now that we are home we have a reliable internet connection and are posting the following pictures summarizing the trip.
In any case we are back home in Tennessee for a few days. We will be leaving to go back down to Orlando for my Mother’s wedding – she is marrying her first love from high school and we don’t want to miss that!
When we left here last September we left our home in the hands of total strangers (Leo & Kathy) who house-sat for us. This was our first experience with house sitters and we were naturally nervous about it, but we were very impressed with the care they took of our home and property. They left us yesterday to head to Ohio to housesit for another couple who are going cruising.
We have a very long list of upgrades and additions we want to make to the boat before next cruising season. This being our first season to cruise proved to have a very steep learning curve. Things we thought would not be important turned out to be very important and vice versa. The Bahamas (the Abacos) exceeded our expectations and we are not sure yet where we will go next season, maybe back to the Abacos – who knows. Everyone we talked to late in the season coming north from the Exumas told us the water was prettier down there – how can that be?? Maybe we will just have to find out for ourselves!
This will be our last post for the season. Feel free to email us @ crjr180@yahoo.com. Now that we are home we have a reliable internet connection and are posting the following pictures summarizing the trip.
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Hey guys! So glad you made it back safe and sound. We are days away from moving out and a bit nervous. But seeing your post makes me feel much better. We have started our log at: billandboop.blogspot.com. Have been very impressed with your blog and hope to follow in your wavepath, literally! Keep in touch!!!
bill and boop
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