Tuesday, December 3, 2012
To all who have followed the blog these last few weeks, please write in a comment so that I know my efforts are worth while. Your following will determine whether I continue to post.
We drove home to North Myrtle Beach yesterday in time to visit with our friends Walt and Mary on Orion hailing from Reedville, VA. They got a late start and then problems along the way. We went out for pizza at Benitos, Good! We wish them well on the next leg of their trip South.
We left Cross-Over at the Halifax Marina in Daytona, FL. The next phase of the trip will begin in January.
Until then we are home sorting through mail, e-mail, laundry, and preparing for Christmas. It is nice not to have missed all the events in our home town. the Christmas Parade in NMB is on Saturday, Hospice Volunteer appreciation on Thursday and the book club luncheon next week.
Until we meet again on this site have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year with loved ones and friends and remeember that every day is a gift, make the most of it.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
We are at the library again. The weather is cloudy and cooler than yesterday.
Our tow days in Dunnellen with Lloyd and Holly was a respite. I got two loads of laundry done and some down time from cooking. Thanks Holly!
I did Christmas shopping at the mall yesterday afternoon. Dave did boat chores.
I have caught up on FB and family pictures and events. Thanks Tina and Brad.
Last night we shared a seafood dinner accompanied with blues.. nice evening. We wanted to walk in the park in the moonlight but it started to rain.
Today is cool with clouds. I am finished here and our next stop is the antique mall. You never know?
Tonight we are going to a concert at the News-Journal Center.
The plan is to head home to NMB on Monday. I can start my Christmas season then.
We are at the library again. The weather is cloudy and cooler than yesterday.
Our tow days in Dunnellen with Lloyd and Holly was a respite. I got two loads of laundry done and some down time from cooking. Thanks Holly!
I did Christmas shopping at the mall yesterday afternoon. Dave did boat chores.
I have caught up on FB and family pictures and events. Thanks Tina and Brad.
Last night we shared a seafood dinner accompanied with blues.. nice evening. We wanted to walk in the park in the moonlight but it started to rain.
Today is cool with clouds. I am finished here and our next stop is the antique mall. You never know?
Tonight we are going to a concert at the News-Journal Center.
The plan is to head home to NMB on Monday. I can start my Christmas season then.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Thursday, November 28, 2012
Wednesday morning in Daytona was bright and sunny. We went to the beach, got out the Ballard's chairs and set up on the beach to read. I collected some little shells and we started a nice tan.
After lunch we drove to Dunellen and had a delicious meal prepared by Holly.
It was nice to sleep in a bed, in PJ's with not socks.
This AM it is cloudy here, I have done two loads of laundry and Dave and Lloyd are setting up the Fisk Christmas tree.
We will head back tomorrow after lunch.
There is a free concert we plan to attend in Daytona tomorrow night.
Our internet connection is still a frunstration.
Wednesday morning in Daytona was bright and sunny. We went to the beach, got out the Ballard's chairs and set up on the beach to read. I collected some little shells and we started a nice tan.
After lunch we drove to Dunellen and had a delicious meal prepared by Holly.
It was nice to sleep in a bed, in PJ's with not socks.
This AM it is cloudy here, I have done two loads of laundry and Dave and Lloyd are setting up the Fisk Christmas tree.
We will head back tomorrow after lunch.
There is a free concert we plan to attend in Daytona tomorrow night.
Our internet connection is still a frunstration.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Well, what a great meal we had at the Ballard's, we gave thanks for family, friends a good trip and finally sunshine. Thanksgiving night we stopped for a drink with Bill and Theresa and got to see Matt and meet his bride Michele.
Friday was one of the three days of the show of shows at International Speedway. 'The Turkey Rod Run" 5,000 cars for Dave and Jim to experience. Suerae and I did the thrift stores. Some luck and ideas at a consignment shop for things to make.
Friday evening Dave and I enjoyed Thanksgiving left overs and reminiscing with Bill and Theresa.
Breakfast with Suerae and Jim, a walk through a small (real) flea market and then they were off to Orlando. We relaxed on the boat. I finished my book, Mudbound. Dave used the dinghy and the spark plug wire came out of the magnito on the outboard. Something he will have to fix back in NMB. He did find the boat rows well. Other boaters on the dock invited us for cocktails. They are a group who trailer their boats to different marinas. Not sure why???
I think Saturday night was the coldest night we have had so far. Another boater told us it was 44 degrees. I got up and put my shoes on; we did run the heater at intervals during the night, a first for the trip.
Sunday morning we rode our bikes and explored shop windows on Beech Street, all the motorcycle shops, and the parks along the river and I did some shelling with projects in mind.
In the afternoon we experienced the HUGE permanent flea market. They had junk, produce and some unusual products. I don't think we saw half of it. We stopped at Walmart and bought an indoor/outdoor thermometer. It will give us some data.
Only one breakfast and one lunch out since we got here so today, Monday, we had to do some grocery shopping. Dave is helping a fellow boater at the dock and I am at the library.
The story of the library is: We had to pay for internet connection, first time on the trip. We signed up for a week. To this point it hasn't worked for three of those days.
Dave has worked out a financial deal with the marina here, good security, to leave the boat until we come back in January. This will eliminate the confusion of how to get the car back to Daytona from parts South for the Ballards.
A few pictures to post and then I am going shelling along the river bank again.
Friday was one of the three days of the show of shows at International Speedway. 'The Turkey Rod Run" 5,000 cars for Dave and Jim to experience. Suerae and I did the thrift stores. Some luck and ideas at a consignment shop for things to make.
Friday evening Dave and I enjoyed Thanksgiving left overs and reminiscing with Bill and Theresa.
Breakfast with Suerae and Jim, a walk through a small (real) flea market and then they were off to Orlando. We relaxed on the boat. I finished my book, Mudbound. Dave used the dinghy and the spark plug wire came out of the magnito on the outboard. Something he will have to fix back in NMB. He did find the boat rows well. Other boaters on the dock invited us for cocktails. They are a group who trailer their boats to different marinas. Not sure why???
I think Saturday night was the coldest night we have had so far. Another boater told us it was 44 degrees. I got up and put my shoes on; we did run the heater at intervals during the night, a first for the trip.
Sunday morning we rode our bikes and explored shop windows on Beech Street, all the motorcycle shops, and the parks along the river and I did some shelling with projects in mind.
In the afternoon we experienced the HUGE permanent flea market. They had junk, produce and some unusual products. I don't think we saw half of it. We stopped at Walmart and bought an indoor/outdoor thermometer. It will give us some data.
Only one breakfast and one lunch out since we got here so today, Monday, we had to do some grocery shopping. Dave is helping a fellow boater at the dock and I am at the library.
The story of the library is: We had to pay for internet connection, first time on the trip. We signed up for a week. To this point it hasn't worked for three of those days.
Dave has worked out a financial deal with the marina here, good security, to leave the boat until we come back in January. This will eliminate the confusion of how to get the car back to Daytona from parts South for the Ballards.
A few pictures to post and then I am going shelling along the river bank again.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
A Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. We are thankful for each other (Dave and I) and our wonderful children their spouses and our grandchildren. Their love and support and that of the rest of our expended family is very importanr to us. Our good health is an enormous blessing.
We are blessed to live in the USA!
We have made a great move to N Myrtle Beach and love our new home and location. We have been giving many blessings to be thankful for.
Our trip becoming a reality after many years of uncertainty has not been taken for-granted. It is taking the two of us to check and recheck each other. I am glad we didn't put the travel off any longer.
May you all have a wonderful day where ever you are and take time to reflect.
J.
A Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. We are thankful for each other (Dave and I) and our wonderful children their spouses and our grandchildren. Their love and support and that of the rest of our expended family is very importanr to us. Our good health is an enormous blessing.
We are blessed to live in the USA!
We have made a great move to N Myrtle Beach and love our new home and location. We have been giving many blessings to be thankful for.
Our trip becoming a reality after many years of uncertainty has not been taken for-granted. It is taking the two of us to check and recheck each other. I am glad we didn't put the travel off any longer.
May you all have a wonderful day where ever you are and take time to reflect.
J.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Good morning all. The sun woke us this morning, however, there are clouds and a breeze.
Last night we had dinner with Jim and Suerae at their timeshare digs. We finally about finished the meatloaf.
This morning we are doing boat chores. Dave has gone for ice and I am about to clean the cooler, floors are swept.
It seems boat consignment is in store for the guys (Dave and Jim) and 'not so new shops for Suerae and I.
They have a rental car so we have their Park Avenue so we can go our separate ways.
If you are reading the blog, which I hope you are, it should be in your favorites list, please write a comment so I know you are out there.
Good morning all. The sun woke us this morning, however, there are clouds and a breeze.
Last night we had dinner with Jim and Suerae at their timeshare digs. We finally about finished the meatloaf.
This morning we are doing boat chores. Dave has gone for ice and I am about to clean the cooler, floors are swept.
It seems boat consignment is in store for the guys (Dave and Jim) and 'not so new shops for Suerae and I.
They have a rental car so we have their Park Avenue so we can go our separate ways.
If you are reading the blog, which I hope you are, it should be in your favorites list, please write a comment so I know you are out there.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
We arrived in Daytona at the Halifax Marina around noon, the sun is out at times, the wind is still blowing but we are head into it this time. The temperature is about 63 degrees.
Dave washed the salt water off the boat and Jim and Suerae stopped for a visit. They are in an efficiency just across the bridge. We are going to shower and meet them at their digs for my meatloaf and fixings. No pictures. I will give you a break.....
We arrived in Daytona at the Halifax Marina around noon, the sun is out at times, the wind is still blowing but we are head into it this time. The temperature is about 63 degrees.
Dave washed the salt water off the boat and Jim and Suerae stopped for a visit. They are in an efficiency just across the bridge. We are going to shower and meet them at their digs for my meatloaf and fixings. No pictures. I will give you a break.....
Monday, November 19, 2012
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| Interesting lighting, remind you of jelly fish? |
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| No one sits on this chain around the college grounds |
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| Lintner Museum across from the college |
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| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagler_College |
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| For my turtle loving friends |
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| For my grandchildren and me, fun! |
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| 1955 Chrysler Imperial owned by the historic hotel |
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| Garden in the courtyard of the Lintner Museum |
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| Fredrick Hart Sculpture in the garden |
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| Section of the large sculpture shown below |
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| Picture perfect courtyard |
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| Several examples of Couquina rock, our house has this rock under it |
Sunday, November 18, 2012
The weather has not changed, still cold, misty, and windy. Off to wonder the city again, this time to Flagler College ( http://www.flagler.edu/) too late for the tour. the architecture is so interesting. Walking North we got to the fort, Costillo de San Marcos (http://staugustine.com/history/castillo-de-san-marcos) a very interesting tour.
Lunch and rested aboard. Dave did boat chores, napped and I wrote Alyse and Nathan.
The sun appeared!!!! We got the bikes out and rode to the Lincolnville Farmer's Market, got there a bit late but nice produce and pumpkin turnovers for tomorrows breakfast.
Returned and showered for our dinner with Joan and Jim Dorsey at Harry's on the main street. Os nice to be with friends. Great meal and lots of leftovers.
I have my computer now!
The weather has not changed, still cold, misty, and windy. Off to wonder the city again, this time to Flagler College ( http://www.flagler.edu/) too late for the tour. the architecture is so interesting. Walking North we got to the fort, Costillo de San Marcos (http://staugustine.com/history/castillo-de-san-marcos) a very interesting tour.
Lunch and rested aboard. Dave did boat chores, napped and I wrote Alyse and Nathan.
The sun appeared!!!! We got the bikes out and rode to the Lincolnville Farmer's Market, got there a bit late but nice produce and pumpkin turnovers for tomorrows breakfast.
Returned and showered for our dinner with Joan and Jim Dorsey at Harry's on the main street. Os nice to be with friends. Great meal and lots of leftovers.
I have my computer now!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
8:45 AM we departed on the high tide, white caps behind us, wind and tide with us down the Nussau River.
Past by Jacksonville, FL Fueled at Pal;m Coast Marina. They really have a gull problem!
Tolomato River winds NE, heavy current which got even more nasty coming by the inlet North of the Bridge of Loins in St Augustine.
We got our slip assignment at the Marina just past the bridge. The dock master told us there would be hands at the slip. Nada, we looked good until the wind and current pushed us in tot he dock box and then crosswise in the slip. I had slide off the bow under the bow rail onto the dock. Now the dock hands show up.... We finally got tied up, the docks were pitching and I was not sure I could stand I was so shaken. Thankfully we are not on a mooring. I heard the wind was blowing 35 to 40 K all day and night.
I calmed down, had lunch and we waked to the square. I bought a shell pendant to match earrings Joyce had given me. We wondered St. George's Street to be out of the wind.
Back aboard we read and waited for the big event here: The lighting of the Christmas lights in the square with good Christmas music. Huge crowd despite the nasty weather. Apparently last yer it rained.
Dinner was on board and we ROCKED the night away.
8:45 AM we departed on the high tide, white caps behind us, wind and tide with us down the Nussau River.
Past by Jacksonville, FL Fueled at Pal;m Coast Marina. They really have a gull problem!
Tolomato River winds NE, heavy current which got even more nasty coming by the inlet North of the Bridge of Loins in St Augustine.
We got our slip assignment at the Marina just past the bridge. The dock master told us there would be hands at the slip. Nada, we looked good until the wind and current pushed us in tot he dock box and then crosswise in the slip. I had slide off the bow under the bow rail onto the dock. Now the dock hands show up.... We finally got tied up, the docks were pitching and I was not sure I could stand I was so shaken. Thankfully we are not on a mooring. I heard the wind was blowing 35 to 40 K all day and night.
I calmed down, had lunch and we waked to the square. I bought a shell pendant to match earrings Joyce had given me. We wondered St. George's Street to be out of the wind.
Back aboard we read and waited for the big event here: The lighting of the Christmas lights in the square with good Christmas music. Huge crowd despite the nasty weather. Apparently last yer it rained.
Dinner was on board and we ROCKED the night away.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Another dreary, misty cold day. Luckily there is no rain. The birds were hanging around due to the nasty weather. The docks were a mess. I learned that the locals call this weather 'snotty'.
Dave used the marina's courtesy computer and checked his e-mail. It must have been dial up it was so slow.
Foul weather gear and off to Fred's Variety store, milk, coffee, flip flops for Dave. Local knowledge and we found ourselves at a French Bakery , Chez Lezan, great bread.
Our treat here was the Budweiser Clydesdale team was in town to deliver cases of beer ot tteh oldest pub in town, The Palace.
After that we went back to the boat and I finished my second book for the trip. 5:30 cocktails on the boat and dinner at Don Quizote's and had Tappas and a bottle of wine. It is a good thing we were walking back to the boat.
Very windy during the night.
Another dreary, misty cold day. Luckily there is no rain. The birds were hanging around due to the nasty weather. The docks were a mess. I learned that the locals call this weather 'snotty'.
Dave used the marina's courtesy computer and checked his e-mail. It must have been dial up it was so slow.
Foul weather gear and off to Fred's Variety store, milk, coffee, flip flops for Dave. Local knowledge and we found ourselves at a French Bakery , Chez Lezan, great bread.
Our treat here was the Budweiser Clydesdale team was in town to deliver cases of beer ot tteh oldest pub in town, The Palace.
After that we went back to the boat and I finished my second book for the trip. 5:30 cocktails on the boat and dinner at Don Quizote's and had Tappas and a bottle of wine. It is a good thing we were walking back to the boat.
Very windy during the night.
Still Thursday. After dinner on board we went into town. At the Court Yard we wondered in on a piano player who was a treat to listen to and played the flute also. You are right, Jethro Tull, Billy Joel, Police, the Taylor brothers, Scott Joplin, and Ray Charles to mention a few. Nest door at the Irish pub the music was equally as good but different.
Oops, no one mentioned the train that went through to the paper mill and back after midnight.
Oops, no one mentioned the train that went through to the paper mill and back after midnight.
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