3.12.09 Moonlight run

We had a good night on the river. We used to sail alot at night on Grand Lake, OK.

That was where we met Larry (River Nomad). He was a die-hard sailor and poked a bit of fun at our 26X, with it’s 50hp motor. Now we both have trawlers.

Larry, Diane & River Nomad made it safely back to OK. We’ll look forward to meeting them again for a cruise.

At the entrance to Silver Glen Springs..we anchored and took the dingy in. The moon was still up . But the sky was getting pink in the E. That’s Slow Motion, in silhouette, on the horizon. Jim saw this flock of birds. I was trying to get a nice shot of the boat in the sunrise and accidently got this. The camera focused on the palm leaf.

Using the oars, we checked the depth over the bar to see if we could clear it.  Looked like we had 2 inches more water than needed. Once back at the boat we proceeded in …slowly…no problem…

Carole & Ed with Southern Cross…were already here. Ed was doing a bit of cleaning up when we rowed up to say hello. George was visiting with,Kerry, one of the owner’s of Tursas. She and Jerry  have just come up from the Keys…and are heading to NY aboard their Albin 25. We were invited aboard Southern Cross for strawberry shortcake with Carole & Ed. Kerry & Jerry joined us. Ed is waiting to help us tie alongside. Some exceptional people spend lots of time aboard boats.

Dont let anyone tell you Florida doesnt  fog the mosquitos.. Just kidding….there was a fire burning to the W of us. the smoke stayed high and didnt bother us.

We are heading N to Cumberland Island, GA, in the morning.

3.11.09 leaving for Cumberland Is. GA

Our launch went well. All the changes Jim made to the trailer have made it much easier.

It was hot so we decided to head N and inflate the dingy when we anchored for the night.

It was a perfect gator watching day… This big boy was not at all pleased with my trying to sneak in for a close-up..he made a big production of hitting the water with a hugh splash and then thrashing his tail…I guess he’s been hunted a time or two.

We had planned to be on Lake George for the shuttle launch but it was postponed so we anchored early. Onece the dingy was inflated and the dog walked we headed for bed.

We really enjoy traveling at night so Jim got up at 2am and loaded the dingy for travel. With coffee and a hot bowl of oatmeal in hand..we cruised by the light of an almost full moon…It was beautiful…not as much fun as I remembered in the sailboat but fun never the less.

We’ll be in Silver Glen Springs tomorrow to meet Ed and Carole and their Albin 25..Southern Cross.