Might need a ride I flew thru Atlanta tuesday and it was snowing, so the 100's in Liberia CR have felt good. If I have any problems here I may have to ask you to come on down and pick me up :-) Watch out for Tsunamis!! There was a little tremor here friday night.
Oldest City I would Love to Visit! Hi Wayne,
Thanks for the blog. Hoping your weather wrms up a tad for you! We are melting like crazy here with rain in the forecast for Tuesday and the rest of the week.
Take care and enjoy.
Carie
Saint Augustine Florida is the oldest European city in the United States. The area was first visited by Ponce de Leon in 1513, but it was Juan Menendez de Aviles who established the first settlement, almost half a century before the first English settlers landed at Jamestown. St. Augustine grew to become the Spanish center of power in North America for almost 200 years.
The 100 settlers went through the same sorts of problems that all colonists in America had to endure: a history of wars with the British, French and Native Americans, famine, plagues and one unique problem, hurricanes. In 1672 the Spanish, under the direction of Queen Mariana, built Castillo de San Marcos, a military fortress, to protect their interests from the ever expanding British Empire. St. Augustine was sacked twice by the British but the Spanish survived by laying low in the Castillo.
jealous Hi guys,
Just letting you know I'm following your new adventures. We too are getting ready for the season. There is one boat in my hospital right now recovering from rib replacement procedure. Peter Meissner's crew Jayme will be the new owner. Peter is sad to see him go, but happy to have a new playmate.
Another boat is waiting in the wings to be rejuvenated. Then it will be time to go sailing again.
I have spent a memorable night in St Augustine also, so I know the answer to your quiz. Much of it was on board a Canadian boat in a yard, getting over the effects of a reef encounter. You of course have little to worry about with a swing keel boat, allowing a bit of extra time for an about face.
Looking forward to your next report,
Peter K
Bon Voyage Guys! Sounds like another fantastic adventure. Enjoy!
We are off tomorrow on another catamaran trip. This time along the barrier reef of Belize. Crew is two other couples from my wife's relatives. Also plan to go inland to the village where we lived for 2+ years.
Again. Have a great trip!
Segway - A motorised personal vehicle having two wheels on one axle that balances itself using gyroscopes and tilt sensors.
Moonglade - The bright reflection of the moon's light on an expanse of water.
Wayne:
Hopefully Ida has let you be and you had a safe trip back to Baraboo. Beautiful pictures and story. You are wetting my appetite for retirement!
Carie
You are right on! Carrie - You get the prize for the Demopolis question. Thanks for letting me know the answer. Now I won't have to look it up on google. See you next week. Wayne
Demopolis Demopolis, the City of the People, was founded by a group of French expatriates, many of whom came to the United States after fleeing a slave rebellion on the sugar plantations of Haiti.[1] Arriving first in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they petitioned the U.S. Congress to sell them property and received permission to buy four townships at $2 per acre with the provision that they cultivate grape vines and olive trees. Following advice obtained from experienced Western pioneers, they determined that Alabama would provide a good climate for cultivating these crops. By 14 July 1817, a small party of pioneers had settled at White Bluff on the Tombigbee River, at the present site of Demopolis, founding the Vine and Olive Colony.[2]
great going Congratulations Wayne and Rick!
I wish I could have been along for some of your trip. I know you saw a lot more than is possible to convey in a blog and I sure envy you for it.
So what's next? Are you passing through Chicago to collect the Tahoe, or any other reason?Let us know, we'd love to see you.
Peter K
Having fun! I am enjoying all your entries, thanks for sharing your adventures!
I was particularly intersted in the GPS question. I would have never guessed that.
Love, emily
Wish I was with you! Hi Wayne and Rick,
I'm enjoying your trip. It's really got to be beautiful this time of the year. The pictures and notes are great. Have a great excursion!
Thanks
Gordon
Your old work station Hi, I'm also traveling and for the past 5 days have driven by Walter Reed - we're staying in Silver Springs and Brian is straight south of us, along Georgia Ave., so our route takes us by the hospital. Guess it is going to be closed and the
facilities moved to VA. I reconnected with a Concordia friend who lives in Alexandria, VA - hadn't seen her for 33 years and we had a great visit to Mt Vernon with her. Headed to Gettysburg today and will look for some Quaker Burial Grounds where Dillons are buried (Grandma Cook's line). ENjoy your posts a lot and have passed them along to Paul and Brian.
Critter count - 1 cat in Brian's apt.
Sounds like some great days on the water. Fun to read your updates. Take care brother. Hope you get to watch some football once in awhile and cheer on #4.
Karen
we are so jealous Dear Rick and Wayne, Boy do you two know how to live. What a great trip. We are land bound and back to work living vicariously through your blog. Keep the messages coming. We love it! Regards, Mary and Peter
Enjoyed the warm air Jane,
We were in Fairhope last week and should be back there around November 6th. I don't know if we will have time to stop and meet you on this trip.Since I plan on leaving my boat in Fairhope I will be back in March. Maybe we can get together then. My cell phone No is 608-393-0941.
Thanks for the invite,
Wayne
Catching up What fun to see the pictures and follow your progress! One question.... Are you going to give us the answers to the questions of the day?! Sail safe!! Karen
Sweet Pictures!! Thanks for sharing the beautiful sailboat pictures. It reminded me of a time when I was driving to go to back to UW-River Falls. I always headed up the MN side from LaCrosse to Red Wing and crossed over back to WI. At Lake City, MN the lake was white with sailboats! There had to be at least fifty. It was so beautiful. My remaining years at school I would drive and watch anticipating and wanting another glorious view but never saw it again.
Have a great trip. I am enjoying following your adventure.
carie
great day It was a great day with two great travelling partners. I know you two will have a great time. I am jealous that we call came home and you two are still going. Wishing you great adventures ahead. Mary
Friends of Brad and Megan John and I live in Gulf Shores, AL, and are friends of Megan and Brad. Actually Megan and Brad honeymooned in our condo after they were married. Ann Dahmen sent me your blog, and your trip sounds fascinating. Once you get to Mobile Bay, if you have the time, John and I would like to invite you over to Gulf Shores for perhaps dinner and a drink. Our land line in 251-948-2688. Safe sailing.
Jane
Fairhope rd to next years event in Marblehead and then in Chicago in August 2010. We had an uneventful trip back to Chicago arriving at midnight in chilly Montrose harbor. Wishing you both a safe voyage and more fun adventures, Peter and Mary
Enjoy the warm air Hi Wayne;
I remember seeing fort Morgan from the other side last summer. The transmission went out, and we sailed about 500 yards from the fort, which seemed to last forever. Be sure if you are sailing west from Mobile Bay, to sail out to the light house before turning to starboard. Shallow water! Fairhope is a great community. While you are there, be sure to go to "Landry's, home of the throwed rolls in Foley, about 25 miles from Fairhope. Enjoy your trip, and stop by when you can, Larry
I hope you had some grits with breakfast. The blog update you sent me went to the correct email address so I should be able to keep up on your progress. Happy Travels.
Great news!!! I am so glad you are on your way. Enjoy every moment, they go by quick. I will look forward to you getting to Mobile. Please plan to include us in your travel when you get there. We have a place to stay anytime. I will watch the blog. Larry
During the next several years I hope to take a number of trips and wish to share my adventures with family and friends. Some of these trips will be short in duration and distance and some a little longer. Some will be by land, some by sea, some by air and some by a combination of these. I will be traveling alone or with Karen or other family member and some trips will be with friends. When I travel with Karen this will no longer be MY blog, but OUR blog. Sit back, relax, bare with me and enjoy.
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Might need a ride
I flew thru Atlanta tuesday and it was snowing, so the 100's in Liberia CR have felt good. If I have any problems here I may have to ask you to come on down and pick me up :-) Watch out for Tsunamis!! There was a little tremor here friday night.