Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Photos



These are pics of Bearfoot crossing the Cherry Branch Ferry on the Neuse River near Havelock, NC, yours truly at the helm of Stars and Stripes in Hilton Head, SC. Bugs in my teeth from grinnin', and the skipper of Stars and Stripes before we left the dock.

April 10, 2006

I have reverted back to modem dial up. I have had very little success in finding wireless (free) or at least cheap wireless on the way northward. I have been able to receive email sometimes but not allowed to send out any responses. To those of you who are wondering why I haven't responded to your emails, please be patient. I think this is something to do with my firewall set up but I don't know how to fix it. I am currently in Myrtle Beach, SC parked near the ocean. The weather although clear and sunny is cool but expect the temps to go up in the 80's in a couple of days. Should be a very warm Easter Sunday. Ralph and I had a great time in Hilton Head, SC. I will attach a couple of pics of me at the helm of the old 12 meter Americas Cup racing sloop, Stars and Stripes. It was, for me, a tremendous thrill to steer this old beauty in a stiff breeze. I also got to help 3 guys hoist the mainsail which goes 95' up the mast. It is very very hard work and I was terribly sore in my shoulders for a few days. It was probably foolish on my part to volunteer. We also kayaked on Broad Creek which is the same name of the Creek I lived on in Whortonsville, NC back when. Enjoy the photos. Ralph is back at the coach baking bread, Oatmeal, I think. My dear Bearfoot is currently in storage nearby. Can't seem to post photos on this site right now but will try again later.