Month: June 2012

Having been incarcerated on the boat for a while by Debby (a tropical storm in this case, and not a delightful jeunesse), cooking in the microwave (the stove makes the boat too hot), no TV (no TV or cable on the boat), and not being able to sail (not Continue reading ...!

Tropical storm Debby is beginning to make a bit of a fuss. So far, it’s been just rain. This evening its getting to be pretty windy. So far, gusts are upto about 35kts. This is ok at the marina where Pearl’s securely moored, but is likely Continue reading ...!

June 16, 2012 — Key West, FL Okay. So you’ve seen the glam pics of isolated anchorages, brilliant sunsets, and crystal waters, but every boat needs base at some point. This is a place where you buy your groceries, fill the water tanks, do Continue reading ...!

New Orleans was a great experience. Bourbon Street with James and Denise was really fun. We had regrettably bid James farewell after a mildly crazy evening on Bourbon Street. James actually fled directly to the Airport in the cab that dropped us off Continue reading ...!