Guinevere went to her fathers on Saturday and Sam and I have been taking it quiet and slow. Sam’s spending 
the days reading and I’m at the helm making lists and planning our escape to the Bahamas. Sam has made 3 loaves of incredibly wonderful bread and a big batch of fresh pesto.
The morning we left Saint Augustine I pulled up a piling with the anchor chain. There was an under-water hazard listed on the map but after scanning the area with the fish finder I decided it was a good place to drop the hook. If you look at a chart on the South side of the bridge of lions you’ll see a shallow spot in the anchorage with a under water hazard, I think I removed it for everyone :)
Anyone know why a diesel motor would leak oil with a dirty racor (fuel filter)? It makes no sense to me but my oil leak slowed substantially after replacing a really dirty racor. I cant really come up with a theory so if you have one let me know.
2010 is upon us. It’s time to make some serious resolutions that better our lives. If you’ve been dreaming of cruising there is no time like the present. We are in a really awful economy and if you can swing it, its really a buyers market in the boating world. I cant believe it but people seem to be giving their boats away. That goes for you Ross and Buddy!
we should arrive in Stuart on New Years day. I’m sure i have a week or so of projects but we will be off to the Bahamas shortly. This all seems like a dream come true to me. I cant believe my good fortune in finding Splendid, Sam, and Guin. Splendid has been a 2 year project but I believe her to be sound although still missing fairing work and paint.
We have a sound ship filled with all the latest safety gear (Epirb, Spot, Life-raft, etc…), hearts filled with dreams, and shallow pockets, just the way I like it. Its time to live on fresh bread, home made wine, beer, tofu, soy milk, and pesto. I’ve asked Sam to keep an accounting of our expenses and will share the real story. We are going to travel lean and self-sufficient.
Happy New Year everyone.
Sail far and live slowly.
Alex