...wating on Ida...

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We're back in Florida - the past 2 weeks have been spent prepping Gust O'Wind for another southern sailing season...and blowing the budget in the process. As every boater knows, there is nothing sane about boating.. Our favourite analogy is..."Sailing is like standing under a cold shower tearing up $100 bills."

We launched yesterday, but now will have to wait while hurricane Ida decides what she wants to do...she is the boss!

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Photos

little monkey
before we left, we were treated to a Hallowe'en preview of our grandson Lukas in his first costume.

Peter
on our way south we stayed over one night with our friend Peter in his condo in Jacksonville

Encore home
we were so glad to have rented this place for 2 weeks while we worked on the boat...just for the air conditioning...it was 35c during the first week here

pool area
this is the pool in the park where we are staying - just a 10 min. drive from the boatyard

on Sanibel
last Sunday we took the day off and enjoyed beautiful Siesta Key.

Sharkey
also on Sunday we enjoyed Sharkey's Pub at the Venice pier...we had earned the treat! The jug of beer is not as huge as it looks - there is a frozen plug in the centre to keep the beer cold - great idea!

drilling
it's always a little tense drilling a new hole through the hull of your boat...this one for a fresh water shower on the swim platform.

deck shower
unobtrusive shower pulls out for a rinse off after a swim

on the move
in the travel lift and on the way to launching

Comments

[penelope jayne]

good for you guys
Glad to hear from you and that you are back on the water. Best of luck and enjoy your blog

[Bill and Audrey]

see you in 2010
good to hear from you..we are well..will be in Florida from mid Jan to mid April...in Bradenton..hope you have fair winds and ssmooth sailing...we have room if you are in the area...keep us informed...by the way I now have more money in the bank but of course no boat...enjoy while you can...Bill

[Karen]

Ahhhh!
You're doing it right Marl!! Way to go! Hope to see you sometime in the future! Love Karen

[Shirley Haslam]

Wonderful plan
Looking forward to your photos and entries on this trip. Way to go!