Reflecting on Carolina Beach

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With the arrival of new pictures we would like to say more about the special folks in this time and place. Sorry for the high sugar content in this entry, but these people turned a bad experience into an unforgettable holiday.

First we say hi to the good doctors, Eddie Rosado and Michael Murphy and the staff at the Shoreview Urgent Care. Thanks to you, Frank is doing great.

We send hugs and kisses to Joanne Morgan for standing by us, tooting us around, and supplying these lovely shots with her 35m yardsale camera!

Our times with Ted and Diana were sparkling memories.

The appearance of Lea and Byron from home was an extra special gift.

Sorry we have no pictures of Jesse, Allen, Alan and Beverley Smith and Rachel but we really appreciate all your efforts.

Finally, after 3 weeks in CB we met our wonderful new volunteer crew, Dr. Paul and Dawn Long, just after Christmas. The next day we were able to depart from Carolina Beach on a wonderful but chilly12 day cruise to Jacksonville Beach.

We hope 2010 is a wonderful year for everyone. We are looking forward your visits and messages.

Sincerely
CFG

PS We're still at Vero Beach fixing the anchor and enjoying pot-lucks.

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Photos

Dr Michael Murphy with Frank
Fantastic medical care has left us with a debt of gratitude.

Dear Dr. Eddie Rosado
Thank you for a great stitching job and after care!

Tipped on a shoal
... after dragging anchor in the night is not where you want to be the day after a foot accident and stitches.

Carolina Inlet
The innocent looking bay, taken from Joanne's vantage point on the eastern shore or the west side of Pleasure Island.

Ted, Diana and Carole
Our superb hosts for Christmas Eve and many acts of kindness (not to mention mind-bending jigsaw puzzles)

Wilmington, NC at sunset
A lovely place to visit

Thanks Santa
Great ride in Wilmington

Ginger always...
... wants to go to town!

Dredging for new marine slip
During 'walkies' I watched this operation of banking sludge. A fancy condo will eventully emerge here.

Frank's 62nd in Carolina Beach
...turtle cheesecake, for those who need to know the details.

Joanne... on the town
This terrific lady who stood by us from landing to launching. Looking forward to more visits with our new 'old' friend.

Frankie playing The Dive
Thanks again to Joanne for schlepping us around and talking great pics.

Lea - a friend from home
How lucky to get a visit from people we miss, especially during holidays.

Byron - came to help
Taking a detour enroute to Florida, this true blue pal took time on a cold, cold day to help Frank rework the anchor.

Single-handing
Not an option for me on a 47' motor-sailer. Time to call in the re-enforcements from the US Power Squadron

Ted, Chris and Dawn
Celebrating our departure the next day.

USPS Volunteer Crew
Meeting wih our new recruits, Dr. Paul and Dawn Long, before we set sail for a 12 day 'winter' cruise to Jacksonville, Florida.

New friends
Joanne, Vinnie, Mac, Dawn and Paul, at dinner in downtown CB

Paul and Dawn
Trusting adventurers and seasoned sailors.

Joanne captures Ginger
Thanks Joanne for taking all these beautiful shots and for seeing us off.

Final checks
Thanks Carolina Beach, for a wonderful time.

MELODEON
Looking like a Scandinavian schooner.

Comments

[lin cory]

Love your pics
Sounds like your having the time of your life...enjoyed the pics I sent you an email to your other acct. hope to see you soon Lin

[John]

NOT SAILING
Frank : Not sailing ? or forgot to let us know how you are doing. JOHN

[marilyn quickert]

simba
Hi folks,we are wondering how it's going now. We are sad to report that Simba is no more.Armin is the most upset, and I felt he needed a better place as he was so miserable(he had bladder cancer).We miss him, but at the end we couldn't leave him alone (puddles everywhere). Now he is getting ready to have the engines removed on Monday for an upgrade. BIG JOB.WE may take the boat south in the fall.May, we are going on a Baltic cruise and can hardly wait.So we hope you are well and in the groove now. All the best Marilyn Quickert.

[MELODEON]

Simba
Dear Marilyn and Armin: We are very sad to hear about Simba, but glad you didn't let him suffer too much. I will remember him like a fiesty gentleman, barking to come and visit. We're doing fine in Florida and preparing for our escape from the hurricane season. Maybe we'll see you next fall on the water. In the meantime, enjoy the Baltic. Good luck with your motors. Glad you don't live aboard for that job! Thanks for letting us know. Chris, Frank and Ginger Bear

[Ruth and Mark]

Where are you now
Frank and Chris, The crew of SVWitchcraft and Lorne and Joy B are all wondering where you guys are? Are you ok, did you stop moving. Enquiring minds want to know. We have begun our odessy home. Cheers www.mytb.org/svwitchcraft

[MELODEON]

all's well
Heh. Sorry to worry you. Just busy. Back in Vero after some Keys before moving north. Where are you?