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December 3rd 2010
Published: December 3rd 2010
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Earendil under sailEarendil under sailEarendil under sail

in Santa Rosa Sound
Friday, 3 December, 2010

We did get out yesterday morning with sunny skies and fairly warm temperatures. Sara and Trevor finally were able to throw up their sails for most of the day. I think they mostly motor-sailed, as the wind was not sufficient to move them with any speed. But with the sails up and the motor running, they made pretty good time.

We stopped for the night in Ft. Walton Beach at the City Dock, which was free, a wonderful thing to be. We had just finished tying up, when up from the parking lot came my cousins Gena, Bob, Cathy and Bill. Sara and Trevor arrived a few minutes later and rafted up on our port side. After tours of the boats and cool beverages, we sat and visited for a while. Then we all loaded into Cathy and Bill’s van (poor Cathy had to sit in the back) and went to Red Lobster for dinner. We sat long at the table enjoying each others’ company and many laughs, before heading back to the boats.

We visited a bit more before they headed for home. It was a wonderful time and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
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everything is condo in Florida


Then the 4 of us studied charts and made plans for the next few days before giving it up and going to bed.

This morning was sunny and mild again. Well it was mild for us in our closed pilot house, maybe a bit chilly yet for Sara and Trevor in their open cockpit. They put up their sails again once in Choctawhatchee Bay, but the wind was not cooperative. We had agreed where to meet, so we ran at our normal speed and cleared the pipes (or whatever.)

We watched as fighter jets took off and flew overhead, I even got a few pictures of the sailboat and a jet in the same frame. This afternoon, as last night, we are hearing the boom-boom of exploding ordinance out in the Gulf of Mexico.

We are at the eastern end of Choctawhatchee Bay, tomorrow night we’ll stay in a marina in Panama City.



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This is the sailboat that was aground. They managed to free it Wed night
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City Dock

Ft. Walton Beach
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from western Choctawhatchee Bay
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Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay

tomorrow the ditch


4th December 2010

So glad the weather is improving. Sounds like the food hasn't been bad either. Too bad you're out there in all that ocean and had to depend on Red Lobster for fish... Bet it was good!
4th December 2010

East End where?
Sounds like you had a good day today. Where did you anchor up at the east end of the Bay? Have fun in the ditch tomorrow. Love, Bob & Gena
4th December 2010

east end of choctawhatchee
We're southeast of the 331 bridge
4th December 2010

Sunny and mild is a good thing!!!!! Met, had pictures taken and spoke a few words with George W. tonight! I know Kerry is saying"big deal!!!!!!!! But it really was. It was a sold out house at Freed-Hardeman University. LUV!!!
4th December 2010

Enjoying your travel log & pictures
I really admire you both for such an adventurous trip. Charlie, you are quite the photographer! Make a picture of your boat as well. I look forward to other travel blogs -- if I can't be on a trip like this, this is the next best thing. Have you taken a trip like this before? Charlie, I won my campaign for county commissioner - 6th dist. I've been busy reading, visiting with people and learning rules, procedure and TN law. I know it sounds dull and dry but I'm enjoying it but not as much fun as what you are doing. Look forward to your next blog and keep the pictures coming. Mary Powers

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