Dec 3 - Dec 14
Happy Christmas Season!
We have been on the move since the last blog and could not believe it has been 11 days since I have checked in with whats been happening! As you can see by the pics, there has mainly been cold and overcast days. Thank goodness we have been traveling south and the temp has not dropped below 50 during the day.
We left Charleston on the 3rd and headed to Lady’s Island Marina in Beaufort, SC (pronounced Bew-furt as opposed to Bow-fort in N Carolina!). We had a great 7-day stay and met new friends. Darin and Monica also cruise on a Mainship 430 (same as ours) that they bought just a few months ago. They sold their home and moved onto their boat without any previous boating knowledge. They have a YouTube series called Yard2Yacht that is great to watch if any of you have the notion to take up this lifestyle.
We also hung out with Bob and Kat who are new to cruising as well. There were lots of belly laughs and a wee bit of drinking. Kat is the new queen of Farkel (dice game). We hope to meet up with all 4 again in the future.
The first 3 days in Beaufort were not as much fun as the last 3. Derek got a gastrointestinal bug that ripped through him pretty bad. Not to be too graphic, but the smells in a small living space were enough to make me search for my N95 mask!!!!! I think my nursing antibodies saved me from the same fate. Of course I have a whole pharmacy on the boat, except not one pill of Imodium! Thankful for the use of a courtesy car at the marina to make a Walgreens trip.
There was a restaurant about 100 yards from our slip that we visited while in Beaufort. We walked from our boat, and about 3/4 of the way there we noticed Gypsea following us. Normally when we get near other people, she will shy away and head back. This time she prances her little butt right up to the restaurant door with us. Derek picked her up and walked in and asked for a table for 2 and 1/2 people. The awesome manager says sure, we welcome dogs, why not cats! The porch is totally screened in and he says, don’t worry she can’t get out. We took a picture and then Derek escorted her back to the boat. I would have been mortified if she were to jump up on someones table while they were eating. Gypsea was a little upset that she wasn’t able to enjoy the shrimp dish she chose on the menu.
Next stop was in Savannah at Delegal marina. We only stopped for one night, but will make another stop here next year to spend some time in the city. I did get a chance to take a few pics of the iconic live oaks dripping with moss. Derek loves cruising through this part of Georgia. There are marshy flat grassland as far as the eye can see and it seems we are the only ones on the water. In 7 hours of cruising we will see only 2 or 3 other boats. Its just us, the dolphins and the sea birds following behind us. I have come to call them the flying monkeys like on the Wizard of Oz.
We then cruised on to Sunbury Crab Company restaurant and marina. This is the ONLY thing in Sunbury, GA! It was another one-night stay. The restaurant was a seafood dive with live music. I don’t know where all the people came from, but it was packed. It was the BEST seafood so far on our trip. It put the fancy restaurants in Charleston to shame. The owner, Elaine, took a shine to Derek and sat with us at our table. She was absolute southern charm. Her husband, son and grandson were in the band and provided great dancing music. We will definitely be back even if we have to detour from our course.
Finally, we are in Brunswick, GA at Brunswick Landing Marina. This is where the boat will stay while we head home for Christmas. It will be 3 days of cleaning the boat and packing. And just like on the show Chopped, I will be trying to piece together meals with our last remaining food supplies. French toast with brussel sprouts is on the menu today!
After 600 miles of safe traveling, Gypsea pulled a fast one on this last stop in Brunswick. She went out one night and didn’t come back for about 20 hours. Her AirTag pinpointed her last location about 50 yards away and never moved since 6:37 am. It was like she vanished from that spot. We figured she had lost her collar there, but it was not found. Of course it was a parking lot, and visions of her being hit or picked up went through our minds. We would take turns searching throughout the day. Then out of nowhere, she walks right up to Tater while on his walk. Hungry and cold, she bedded down INSIDE for the night.
Well this blog has gone on long enough for today! We would appreciate prayers for safe travels home in the rental car. We can’t wait to see family and friends. This blog will pick up again prolly in March.
Merry Christmas everyone. Be blessed and safe. We love you!!!
Happy Christmas Season!
We have been on the move since the last blog and could not believe it has been 11 days since I have checked in with whats been happening! As you can see by the pics, there has mainly been cold and overcast days. Thank goodness we have been traveling south and the temp has not dropped below 50 during the day.
We left Charleston on the 3rd and headed to Lady’s Island Marina in Beaufort, SC (pronounced Bew-furt as opposed to Bow-fort in N Carolina!). We had a great 7-day stay and met new friends. Darin and Monica also cruise on a Mainship 430 (same as ours) that they bought just a few months ago. They sold their home and moved onto their boat without any previous boating knowledge. They have a YouTube series called Yard2Yacht that is great to watch if any of you have the notion to take up this lifestyle.
We also hung out with Bob and Kat who are new to cruising as well. There were lots of belly laughs and a wee bit of drinking. Kat is the new queen of Farkel (dice game). We hope to meet up with all 4 again in the future.
The first 3 days in Beaufort were not as much fun as the last 3. Derek got a gastrointestinal bug that ripped through him pretty bad. Not to be too graphic, but the smells in a small living space were enough to make me search for my N95 mask!!!!! I think my nursing antibodies saved me from the same fate. Of course I have a whole pharmacy on the boat, except not one pill of Imodium! Thankful for the use of a courtesy car at the marina to make a Walgreens trip.
There was a restaurant about 100 yards from our slip that we visited while in Beaufort. We walked from our boat, and about 3/4 of the way there we noticed Gypsea following us. Normally when we get near other people, she will shy away and head back. This time she prances her little butt right up to the restaurant door with us. Derek picked her up and walked in and asked for a table for 2 and 1/2 people. The awesome manager says sure, we welcome dogs, why not cats! The porch is totally screened in and he says, don’t worry she can’t get out. We took a picture and then Derek escorted her back to the boat. I would have been mortified if she were to jump up on someones table while they were eating. Gypsea was a little upset that she wasn’t able to enjoy the shrimp dish she chose on the menu.
Next stop was in Savannah at Delegal marina. We only stopped for one night, but will make another stop here next year to spend some time in the city. I did get a chance to take a few pics of the iconic live oaks dripping with moss. Derek loves cruising through this part of Georgia. There are marshy flat grassland as far as the eye can see and it seems we are the only ones on the water. In 7 hours of cruising we will see only 2 or 3 other boats. Its just us, the dolphins and the sea birds following behind us. I have come to call them the flying monkeys like on the Wizard of Oz.
We then cruised on to Sunbury Crab Company restaurant and marina. This is the ONLY thing in Sunbury, GA! It was another one-night stay. The restaurant was a seafood dive with live music. I don’t know where all the people came from, but it was packed. It was the BEST seafood so far on our trip. It put the fancy restaurants in Charleston to shame. The owner, Elaine, took a shine to Derek and sat with us at our table. She was absolute southern charm. Her husband, son and grandson were in the band and provided great dancing music. We will definitely be back even if we have to detour from our course.
Finally, we are in Brunswick, GA at Brunswick Landing Marina. This is where the boat will stay while we head home for Christmas. It will be 3 days of cleaning the boat and packing. And just like on the show Chopped, I will be trying to piece together meals with our last remaining food supplies. French toast with brussel sprouts is on the menu today!
After 600 miles of safe traveling, Gypsea pulled a fast one on this last stop in Brunswick. She went out one night and didn’t come back for about 20 hours. Her AirTag pinpointed her last location about 50 yards away and never moved since 6:37 am. It was like she vanished from that spot. We figured she had lost her collar there, but it was not found. Of course it was a parking lot, and visions of her being hit or picked up went through our minds. We would take turns searching throughout the day. Then out of nowhere, she walks right up to Tater while on his walk. Hungry and cold, she bedded down INSIDE for the night.
Well this blog has gone on long enough for today! We would appreciate prayers for safe travels home in the rental car. We can’t wait to see family and friends. This blog will pick up again prolly in March.
Merry Christmas everyone. Be blessed and safe. We love you!!!
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