Thursday
morning we meandered down the intracoastal, moving from isolated salt marshes
into vacation home areas and finally, into the bay guarded by Fort Sumpter and
on to Charleston proper. It was exciting to see the historic battery waterfront
from the ocean side.
morning we meandered down the intracoastal, moving from isolated salt marshes
into vacation home areas and finally, into the bay guarded by Fort Sumpter and
on to Charleston proper. It was exciting to see the historic battery waterfront
from the ocean side.
We’re at the City Marina through Halloween and finding
all kinds of helpful people. Nelson Hicks, the USPS port captain and
former IP 40 owner has received some parts for us. Other IP 40 owners, Blaine
& Janet Parks along with Max & Bailey their intrepid golden retrievers
are based here and found us last night. Jim & Barb Thompson are meeting
us here by car for a weekend of exploring the city. The staff here is great and
so are the facilities.
all kinds of helpful people. Nelson Hicks, the USPS port captain and
former IP 40 owner has received some parts for us. Other IP 40 owners, Blaine
& Janet Parks along with Max & Bailey their intrepid golden retrievers
are based here and found us last night. Jim & Barb Thompson are meeting
us here by car for a weekend of exploring the city. The staff here is great and
so are the facilities.
We walked into town last night, enjoying the restored historic
homes along the way. Many are decorated for Halloween. This is the first place
we’ve found a kite shop since leaving home so Beth has finally replaced the
kite that was “eaten” by a tree in Juno Beach. After dinner, the van from the
marina came and picked us up so we didn’t have to hoof it home after dark.
Today it is raining, so a good time to do school and clean up the boat to make
room for company.
homes along the way. Many are decorated for Halloween. This is the first place
we’ve found a kite shop since leaving home so Beth has finally replaced the
kite that was “eaten” by a tree in Juno Beach. After dinner, the van from the
marina came and picked us up so we didn’t have to hoof it home after dark.
Today it is raining, so a good time to do school and clean up the boat to make
room for company.
The new SSB radio didn’t come and won’t arrive until
Tuesday, therefore we will be here until at least then. Receiving goods while
traveling is proving problematic. Companies don’t seem to understand that if
they don’t deliver when they promise, it is expensive to stay extra days in
marinas waiting for packages.
Tuesday, therefore we will be here until at least then. Receiving goods while
traveling is proving problematic. Companies don’t seem to understand that if
they don’t deliver when they promise, it is expensive to stay extra days in
marinas waiting for packages.
To s/v Doodler: We didn’t actually post from
Price Creek, we posted from Charleston. We can post from remote areas via cell
phone, but it is painfully slow and needs to be done after 9 pm which tends to
be later than we can stay awake!
Price Creek, we posted from Charleston. We can post from remote areas via cell
phone, but it is painfully slow and needs to be done after 9 pm which tends to
be later than we can stay awake!