Wahooooo...Phase II. Go Marty n Lori GO !!!!!!!!!
Congrats on your intelligent choice of timing and a successful crossing.
Boat pic of Marty skippering with all the new mods shows ...those who know... the long hours n great amount of effort n passion you have both put into her.
Let the new part of the adventure begin and reap the effort of the past many many months, what an accomplishment !! Remember nobody gave it to you, you earned it
Follow your dreams and we will dream along with you.
Wishing you only good things....
xoxox,
your "Older" diesel friends
Thank you for your offer!! Sorry to only have read this now. We were planning to get far past Richmond on our first stop. The storm got worse however, so we ended up stopping just south of you after all!
Congratulations more time you guys!!! Hi again from a VERY cold Montreal...Well done on the many repairs and replacements you have done to date. As we say "Isn't youth wonderful...too bad it is wasted on the young!!!"
You both look terrific in the pix....enjoy and all the best for the New Year and a very Merry Christmas......Safe travels.....Jim & Francine Mc Manus
Stay in touch............................................................................................
Pleasure of boating This is what they called the pleasure of boating. You probably understand us after two loops, that extensive trips are a thing of the past. Nevertheless, good luck in your repairs and if you have a spare thru-hull, you may want to install a faucet and a pump just to pick up sea water, that you can use for dishes and many other things and therefore saving a lot of fresh water. Do not forget to once in while put some vinegar in your toilets to remove the calcium buildup. Also, using cheap salad oil or corn oil lubricates your the seals and all the rubber and it runs much smoother. All little things, I have learned through the years. Happy sailing.
I have a mix of both the oil and vinegar than I run through the heads, and luckily we already have a seawater tap set up. I am just a tad hesitant to use it here in the marina where the water might not flush itself enough for my liking even with the tides... And where I can fill up with water for free. But I did use it up till now a lot more often! Thank you so much for your suggestions- please keep them coming.. we are grateful for any advice! :)
WELL DONE ENJOYED YOUR ADVENTURES KEEP THEM COMING Hi Guys.......Have fun and enjoy..You are only passing through these adventures once in a lifetime so have safe travels and hope the winds and seas are kind to you!!! Cheers......................................................
Patience I guess you know by now if you are not patient you can't own a boat. You might consider installing solar powered little fan for ventilation. Had 2 in my sailboat and they worked great. Good luck and have a safe trip
Your condo is awesome! What a view :)
I secretly hope you guys get to stay for the Stampede, sounds like fun! Plus then we may get pictures of Marty is a cowboy hat :)
Glad You are both OK. The tough part is behind you now and I hope your restart in the fall will be effortless.
Like I said in the title-glad you are both Ok. You had quite a shakedown adventure.
Don't forget to see us on your way back up-I don't know your plans. If you need a placeto stay for a bit and if Sarah's house is rented you can stay at my place. I have a bedroom and private bath upstairs that I never use although I hear some Mexican music coning down from there late at night. I'm gonna have to go up there some evening and see what's going on.
I have been working on my boats like crazy for the past few days since the weather has been favorable to painting and since I want to splash them in the next week.
Regards-
Roger and Sarah
Did you check out the Mexican issue yet?
We rushed back up because Marty had a conference in Toronto, but maybe we can stop on our way back this fall. Hope the weather behaves and you get everything done to your boats in order to splash on schedule! :)
Boy- y'all are sure havin a passel full of fun Hi sailors-
I think you are getting a trial by fire here-getting down to the tropics. Just think- you will probably have a brand new boat after just a few more repairs-then you are good for the next 10 years.
Seriously though-Sarah and I are glad that you are safe and finally in warmer weather when the difficulties don't seem as bad. If there is anything we can do for you both please let us know. The adventure continues-da-da-dada.
Stay safe and fair winds toyou.
Roger and Sarah
Pete n Rachel
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Wahooooo...Phase II.
Go Marty n Lori GO !!!!!!!!! Congrats on your intelligent choice of timing and a successful crossing. Boat pic of Marty skippering with all the new mods shows ...those who know... the long hours n great amount of effort n passion you have both put into her. Let the new part of the adventure begin and reap the effort of the past many many months, what an accomplishment !! Remember nobody gave it to you, you earned it Follow your dreams and we will dream along with you. Wishing you only good things.... xoxox, your "Older" diesel friends