We're still here . . .

Yes, we can still be found at the transient dock in Brookings. Our third crew member Al is returning this week & we will be looking for yet another weather window which will allow us to move on down the road. So far the weather looks like it has us locked in until early next week, but you never know. I believe that Emrick & I have walked almost every inch of Brookings Harbor. If anyone has any questions about the harbor please feel free to ask. We have tested the "best clam chowder in the universe" (it was pretty good), watched football in the VooDoo lounge (& tried out the game machines), done some woodwork on a small boat in the marina and I have personally hit the Salty Dog coffee bar more times than I care to admit. The last few days here have been overcast & cooler. We have watched quite a few boats come & go on the dock here. Some we are able to talk with but others are only here for a quick stop & out again very early the next day. Jenifer, Kristen & Linsey came to visit for a Friday evening about a week ago & Kristen came out for an overnight this past Friday. She was kind enough to stay for most of Saturday so we could use the car to get laundry & food shopping done. Maxine has not complained a lot but I did hear a grumble recently about how her skin was beginning to look rather pale due to lack of sun & she keeps talking about fish tacos . . . .
If you are interested in reading a story about ocean sailing, pick up the book "Maiden Voyage" by Tania Aebi. It is about an 18 year old who sailed around the world alone.
So, I expect you will next hear from us when our plans are firm about going south. Hope you all have a great week. Me, I'm headed for the Salty Dog . . .