We ended our big adventure on December 5 at 4 PM. We traveled from Vero Beach to North Palm Beach on Dec. 4, spending one last glorious night at anchor with grilled filet mignon. We traveled off shore on the 5th to avoid all the bridges. It was a bit uncomfortable for Debby so we boosted the cruise speed to Hillsborough Inlet.
In all we were gone 111 days of which 51 days were spent underway, and we covered 2357 st. miles. We both wanted to just keep on going, but circumstances would not permit. It was a great trip; hopefully there will be many more like it.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Titusville and Vero Beach
We are in the home stretch. Spent Monday night in Titusville and last night at Vero Beach Yacht Club. We decided to stay here an extra day as we like Vero and the club here. Thursday we will travel to North Palm Beach where we will anchor out for the night then on to Ft. Lauderdale on Friday.
Monday, December 1, 2008
St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, FL
Debby's mother rode with us from Jacksonville Beach to St. Augustine on Nov. 29. We docked at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor which is a nice facility just north of town. Deb's mom wore her FSU shirt to the bar there to watch the Florida/FSU football game after we arrived. Unfortunately, Florida won the game. Laura and Terrell drove down to pick up Rosemary, but we had a nice meal together before they left.
So, now we are truly on our way home. We spent last evening at Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona Beach. Enjoyed a few drinks with several of the members in their new club house. Every Sunday afternoon they have live entertainment at the bar. Very friendly people.
So, now we are truly on our way home. We spent last evening at Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona Beach. Enjoyed a few drinks with several of the members in their new club house. Every Sunday afternoon they have live entertainment at the bar. Very friendly people.
Thanksgiving Holiday. Ponte Vedra, FL
We arrived at Jacksonville Beach, FL on Nov. 23 staying at Palm Cove Marina. We rented a car for the week, and spent our time visiting Debby's family (mother, sister, brother-in-law, nephew) as well as restocking our supplies for the remainder of the trip.
I forgot to mention in the entry on St Marys that when we docked there and plugged in to their shore power a voltage spike blew out our convection/microwave oven. We tried to get it fixed in JAX without success, nor could we find a suitable replacement. So we will spend the remainder of the trip dependent on stove top and grilled food. This is the only equipment failure we have had so far. It also blew out the AC power supply to our refridgerator, but we can run it on the DC system.
Friends of Debby's sister had all of us over for Thanksgiving along with other neighbors for a group of 12. It was truly a feast. We ended the evening with an old fashioned sing-a-long accompanied by a player piano. Debby's mom has a great voice.
Friday night was another happy time spent at the private Beach Club at Saw Grass. Far too much to drink, but a great meal and good band.
I forgot to mention in the entry on St Marys that when we docked there and plugged in to their shore power a voltage spike blew out our convection/microwave oven. We tried to get it fixed in JAX without success, nor could we find a suitable replacement. So we will spend the remainder of the trip dependent on stove top and grilled food. This is the only equipment failure we have had so far. It also blew out the AC power supply to our refridgerator, but we can run it on the DC system.
Friends of Debby's sister had all of us over for Thanksgiving along with other neighbors for a group of 12. It was truly a feast. We ended the evening with an old fashioned sing-a-long accompanied by a player piano. Debby's mom has a great voice.
Friday night was another happy time spent at the private Beach Club at Saw Grass. Far too much to drink, but a great meal and good band.
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