Jacksonville, FL
30.23.75N
81.30.390W
Our first day officially away started quite early in order to complete a practical joke that began 3 years ago. (B&C, the deed was done as per your instructions. No one will ever guess who was behind the dastardly deed.) Fond farewells were wished to those who were up and about and we returned to our boat to secure what we could and raise anchor. At approximately 8:30 am, the sailing vessel Gypsy Palace and her motley crew sounded air horns, dropped our leis in the river, and departed our home. We had no sooner crossed under the Buckmann Bridge (approximately 1/2 hour later) when alarms sounded and the sweet smell of a disintegrated fan belt assaulted us. Dale has become quite adept at changing these under pressure, so we were quickly back under power and the remainder of our first leg was uneventful.
We now sit at Back River under clear blue skies, being entertained by a pod of dolphins, poised to begin our adventure. We anticipate a predawn departure down the ICW tomorrow, which is always an adventure in my book.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Jacksonville, FL
30.23.75N
81.30.390W
Our first day officially away started quite early in order to complete a practical joke that began 3 years ago. (B&C, the deed was done as per your instructions. No one will ever guess who was behind the dastardly deed.) Fond farewells were wished to those who were up and about and we returned to our boat to secure what we could and raise anchor. At approximately 8:30 am, the sailing vessel Gypsy Palace and her motley crew sounded air horns, dropped our leis in the river, and departed our home. We had no sooner crossed under the Buckmann Bridge (approximately 1/2 hour later) when alarms sounded and the sweet smell of a disintegrated fan belt assaulted us. Dale has become quite adept at changing these under pressure, so we were quickly back under power and the remainder of our first leg was uneventful.
We now sit at Back River under clear blue skies, being entertained by a pod of dolphins, poised to begin our adventure. We anticipate a predawn departure down the ICW tomorrow, which is always an adventure in my book.
30.23.75N
81.30.390W
Our first day officially away started quite early in order to complete a practical joke that began 3 years ago. (B&C, the deed was done as per your instructions. No one will ever guess who was behind the dastardly deed.) Fond farewells were wished to those who were up and about and we returned to our boat to secure what we could and raise anchor. At approximately 8:30 am, the sailing vessel Gypsy Palace and her motley crew sounded air horns, dropped our leis in the river, and departed our home. We had no sooner crossed under the Buckmann Bridge (approximately 1/2 hour later) when alarms sounded and the sweet smell of a disintegrated fan belt assaulted us. Dale has become quite adept at changing these under pressure, so we were quickly back under power and the remainder of our first leg was uneventful.
We now sit at Back River under clear blue skies, being entertained by a pod of dolphins, poised to begin our adventure. We anticipate a predawn departure down the ICW tomorrow, which is always an adventure in my book.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Orange Park
N30.08.768
W81.31.960
Well, we're off!! I was able to say goodbye to those I have worked with for the last 8 years today at a retirement party for our office manager, Reva Holder. We said our goodbyes at Whitney's Marina (particularly Bob, Steve, Carol and Sue, who were kind enough to witness our Wills at the last minute.) We also want to thank each and everyone of our marina mates who came to our farewell party earlier in the month to wish us a bon voyage. We have displayed some of our gifts, carefully packed away others, and completely consumed the rest.
A special thank you to Fred & Geri for volunteering to sell our car and to Gerry & Nicki for taking care of multitude of other things I've forgotten until now.
Wish us well!
N30.08.768
W81.31.960
Well, we're off!! I was able to say goodbye to those I have worked with for the last 8 years today at a retirement party for our office manager, Reva Holder. We said our goodbyes at Whitney's Marina (particularly Bob, Steve, Carol and Sue, who were kind enough to witness our Wills at the last minute.) We also want to thank each and everyone of our marina mates who came to our farewell party earlier in the month to wish us a bon voyage. We have displayed some of our gifts, carefully packed away others, and completely consumed the rest.
A special thank you to Fred & Geri for volunteering to sell our car and to Gerry & Nicki for taking care of multitude of other things I've forgotten until now.
Wish us well!
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Orange Park, FL
N30.08.768
W81.41.960
We're off the dock! That's always the hardest part (according to those who have gone before us.) We've only anchored in front of the dock but it will make it easier to hoist the anchor and leave without any additional stress. We have a few last minute items to take care of tomorrow but plan to start making our way out of the St. John's River and most likely, down the Intercoastal Waterway towards St. Augustine Thursday morning.
N30.08.768
W81.41.960
We're off the dock! That's always the hardest part (according to those who have gone before us.) We've only anchored in front of the dock but it will make it easier to hoist the anchor and leave without any additional stress. We have a few last minute items to take care of tomorrow but plan to start making our way out of the St. John's River and most likely, down the Intercoastal Waterway towards St. Augustine Thursday morning.
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