Published: November 19th 2009November 19th 2009
Unless you have on-board internet connections, wifi is in short supply for cruising boaters We gather like honey bees at dockside hot spots. We're taking an early morning oppportunity to get our blog launched before casting off for the ICW.
The trip so far has been 'busy' but the pace should ease up on this next leg. We will share some of the experiences of the earlier days later on.
It's cloudy but fair in Norfolk. The day is in full swing for the towns folk. We're at the harbour, facing a massive Portsmouth drydock and boat-building facility.
We used this time in a big city centre to shop for and install new house batteries. Our old ones were slow to recharge and we realized they were doing well for 7+ years old.
The commuter ferry between Norfolk and Portsmouth makes a great bargain trip for $3.00 return. we had a nice stroll down the historic Main street in Portsmouth and a great choice of restaurants for our seafood dinner.
Both sides of this traditional twin city show wonderful urban renewal. Great places to stroll and meet friendly folks.
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With a crew of 3, Frank, Chris and Ginger Bear, MELODEON left Fraser Park Marina in Trenton, Ontario, Canada in 2009. Like many aquatic snowbirds heading south, MELODEON voyaged through the Erie Canal, the Hudson River, the Atlantic ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway until reaching sunnier shores in Florida and the Bahamas . 2011-12 is MELODEON's third cruising season, with the last two trips spent lingering in the sparkling waters and peaceful havens of Grand Bahama Island.... full info
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Norfolk displays a variety of decorated mermaids, which seem a little more decorative than the moose of Toronto.
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Date: 19th November 2009
Good to Hear from you
Hi Chris, Frank and Ginger. Great to hear from you. I think of you often and where you might be. I can just imagine the adventures you are finding. Love to hear more! Take care Toni
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
Good to Hear from you
Hi Chris, Frank and Ginger. Great to hear from you. I think of you often and where you might be. I can just imagine the adventures you are finding. Love to hear more! Take care Toni
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
Date: 20th November 2009
It is so great to hear from good friends on their lifes journey. Just goes to show that dreams do come true. I always leave me emails with L.O.V.E. meaning, Limitless, Oscellating, Vibrational, Energy. Hope to hear from you soon and thanks for the update. Good sailing. L.O.V.E. Bob
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
It is so great to hear from good friends on their lifes journey. Just goes to show that dreams do come true. I always leave me emails with L.O.V.E. meaning, Limitless, Oscellating, Vibrational, Energy. Hope to hear from you soon and thanks for the update. Good sailing. L.O.V.E. Bob
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
Date: 20th November 2009
Hooray, you've connected
Hi Chris and Frankie! Great to know you're underway and healthy. Today we heard that the east coast of the states had a shut-down of its air traffic control system again. Good thing you're on water! Looking forward to more pics and news. If you need anything, I'm happy to oblige.
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
Hooray, you've connected
Hi Chris and Frankie! Great to know you're underway and healthy. Today we heard that the east coast of the states had a shut-down of its air traffic control system again. Good thing you're on water! Looking forward to more pics and news. If you need anything, I'm happy to oblige.
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Date: 20th November 2009
Travel Agent now!
Hi Guys! Just letting you (and anyone else who reads this message) that I am working for McMarten's Travel Agency now - contact 613 305 0947. The owner, Sherri, is great and really takes good care of her customers. She'll be checking my work for the next few months and I get to sit in her office and take notes a few afternoons a week. It's a great opportunity for me and a big step in the right direction for our future plans! Love you! You guys are looking great and it looks to be somewhat warmer where you are too. Elizabeth
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
Travel Agent now!
Hi Guys! Just letting you (and anyone else who reads this message) that I am working for McMarten's Travel Agency now - contact 613 305 0947. The owner, Sherri, is great and really takes good care of her customers. She'll be checking my work for the next few months and I get to sit in her office and take notes a few afternoons a week. It's a great opportunity for me and a big step in the right direction for our future plans! Love you! You guys are looking great and it looks to be somewhat warmer where you are too. Elizabeth
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
Date: 20th November 2009
Trip
Hope trip is going well! Keep me posted . John
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Trip
Hope trip is going well! Keep me posted . John
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
Date: 23rd November 2009
Congratultions!
That sounds wonderful Elizabeth. All good. CFG
From Blog: ICW Mile 0: Day 43
Congratultions!
That sounds wonderful Elizabeth. All good. CFG
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happy for you that all is going well - you will enjoy the pilothouse as it will get cold before you hit the tropics - have a great time . . . thanks for the updates Tim and Marie
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