November 17, 2005

Hi to all my blog readers! I have been having some difficulty posting (so what else is new?) But I am in New Bern, NC at an internet coffee house. This is a lovely city at the confluence of two powerful rivers, the Neuse and the Trent. It is a city made up of numerous retirees and was voted best city for retirees back a few years ago. I often thought of locating here but the frequency of the hurricanes discouraged me. We are parked in a friend's drive about 24 miles east of here close to Oriental, NC, sailing capital of the east coast. I lived in this area for many years and still have friends here. The weather has been terrific - open window sleeping weather - until last night when a cold front came in. Now it is blowy and cool and getting colder right through the weekend. I plan to pull out on Sat. morning for Myrtle Beach.

I dropped my beautiful Diva Kayak off at the orginal boat builder this week to be restored. I have had it since early '98 and it has seen a lot of water under it's hull plus a few mussel shells and stones. I will miss it this winter but think maybe I will purchase a small plastic one to toodle around the creeks in FL with. I came down with my bike on my bed since I don't want it out in the weather hanging on the ladder off the stern of Bearfoot. It is kind of a nuisence but since it is new, I put up with the inconvenience. Luckily, my friends have let me put it in their shed.

Tomorrow is the 45th birthdate of my eldest daughter. She just ran her first marathon in Richmond, VA and finished 1700th in a field of 4500 runners. I'd say that was really good. I am very proud of her accomplishment. She has trained hard for over a year. Not an easy task with a full time job, a family and large home.

I cannot post pics from this site since the power is low but will promise to do so a.s.a.p. Bashey and I went out for a walk along the harbor yesterday and I took some shots.

May the warm sunshine be on your back and joy in your heart.