We finally received our new furling jib. Fed Ex really dropped the ball on this, but our friends came through, "Pony Express" style! The sail arrived on Tuesday at Jim Morris' business in Queensbury; he drove it to Kathy Burns in Clifton Park that evening, and Kathy drove it to us in Catskill on Wednesday. Thank you both so much!
Our mast went up late yesterday afternoon, and we spent all today today rigging. With a brand new roller furlng system, there was new hardware to install. So tomorrow we will put on the main, re-install the bimini, fuel up with diesel and be on our way. The folks at Riverside Marine Services here in Catskill have been most helpful. They even offered to adopt Colby as a "yard dog."
We have enjoyed the company of new friends, Ingo and Anneliese aboard Strademarius. Ingo gave us a software program with tide tables, which is very useful.
It is supposed to drop into the high 20's tonight. Brrrr! We are glad to have our little heater. Hopefully we'll see some warmer temperatures before much longer.
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I spose this is a pretty "average" start to an adventure. :-) Ironing out the kinks is an art and y'all are doing pretty well.
Temps here in MD are around 60 day and mid 40s night. In about 2 weeks we'll have fall colors here when you arrive.
Glad to hear y'all are finally on your way! I was most interested in your refit and overhaul when I was up with Rich at the set filming
Life sure goes better with friends, eh? Be sure to call Rich and me when you get down anywhere into the Chesapeake. I'd love to introduce you to my wife.
- Tom (dacap06 at yahoo DOT com)
Phew! Glad you guys are on your way. Get out of NY fast.
With the temps you're leaving behind, its a good thing your adventure is in points South . . . hope it doesn't freeze you in the Hudson solid . . . then you'd have to use Colby as a mush/sled dog and he could pull your boat--all you have to do is hold a B-A-L-L in front of him!
Safe travels . . .
--Rich
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