Splish, Splash and all that cash

I say all that cash, but the bill from the boat yard was surprisingly low.

October 15, 2016

I do want to show you some fun pictures to add to your already wonderful day.  But first. 

Saturday Rob and I wanted to see the Outer Banks but the roads were closed, as we were headed down the road they put a “road closed” sign due to the water rising and this happened a couple of times.  I feel so bad for the people in Greenville, NC because it looks like their whole city is flooded and the waters had not reached their peak yet. Wish we could help.

Other sad news is the loss of the dockage and mooring field at Fernandina FL.  Fernandina is one of our favorite stops, hope they are able to get on their feet quickly.  Boaters bring a lot of revenue into the town so the whole town will be effected.

October 17, 2016

We splashed!

This is one of my favorite pictures of the launching of Linda Jean.  I guess it is because Linda Jean is cradled and protected.

 Linda Jean hits the water 

...and spends the night in Morehead City

Here are some pictures from the boatyard and New Bern.

Gabriel a.k.a. DoDa

Gabriel a.k.a. DoDa

DoDa's legs don't bend at the elbow, but he doesn't know they should.

The day in New Bern

Here is a fun fact about New Bern:

       "The Swiss and German settlement of New Bern was named in honor of the founders home, Bern, Switzerland. When Bern, Switzerland was founded, it was named by a group of hunters. They named the city for the first animal they came upon on their hunting expedition. It was a bear. Bern is the old Germanic word for Bear, and the bear became the symbol of the city. It has been adopted by New Bern, as well".

Check this out:

Home is where the boat is for 6 months

Their version of the Care Bear

Then there is Dead Cow Lane

I asked people at the office how the street found its name and they didn't know

Rob finished off the head liner that Ken and Rob installed this summer in 90 degree

weather.  

        We counted the days to our destination and it is going to be very close.  We hope for nice weather and calm seas so we can arrive at The Marina at Ortega Landing by November 8th, at the latest.

The day of this post is October 19,2016 and we are scheduled to have the air conditioner fixed.

All the best to you,

Tricia