Total: 2782.4 miles, 433.1
hours
After an oil
change, PEKABU was once again underway at 8, since Pete had a conference call
at 9. The original plan was to leave at
10 so that they would have daylight for the last 4 hours of the trip. Thank
heavens they left when they did! The
showers predicted for early evening, turned into storms. Somehow the storms
managed to avoid PEKABU, but they were on all sides, with impressive
lightening, thunder, and wind. Without the storms being above the boat, Pete
and Greg were able to handle the lesser winds and waves, rather than needing to
turn into them. As they were approaching the Annapolis Bridge, the skies began
to lighten with the sunrise. They were secure in the dock by 6:50 and in the
car by 7 am, heading to breakfast at the new Denny’s here on Kent Island, then
on to Seaford.
Mom is a popular lady. Family, friends, and
staff continue to stop by and visit. Thankfully, Mom continues to be pain free
and breathing comfortably. She has stated
many times, “I don’t feel sick!”
We finally headed
back to the boat on Saturday, 5/13. We
planned to scrub the boat, but the storms that rolled in that evening, took
care of all the salt. Sunday bought more rain and Pete had a rush project, so I
read most of the day.
Monday, 5/15, we went back to Mom’s. Along with spending time with here, I needed to do her laundry. We will not be back with Mom until the weekend as I have a medical appointment in Miami on Thursday, so we will be traveling for most of the week.
Monday, 5/15, we went back to Mom’s. Along with spending time with here, I needed to do her laundry. We will not be back with Mom until the weekend as I have a medical appointment in Miami on Thursday, so we will be traveling for most of the week.
Our 2017-2018 Winter
Cruise has come to an end. For the past
8 months aboard PEKABU, we have traveled a total 2782.4 miles in 433.1 hours at 7 mph! It
was filled with many memorable moments, visiting cherished friends and making wonderful
new ones, and of course, the magnificent scenery, sunrises and sunsets. And now my “To Do” list for over the summer is
ready.
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| Our last, totally awesome sunset at Salt Pond, Hampton, VA! |
Tuesday, 7/17 This final blog entry was completed and waiting
for the photos to be processed since the 3rd week in May. Truthfully, it fell off my radar. May and June were rather busy.
Pete’s Mom
continues to prove she is the original “Energizer Bunny!” She also managed to
prove to the staff that she was ready return to her apartment in assisted
living. She has been back in her apartment
for about 2 weeks, enjoying her freedom to play her Mah Jong, cards, Bingo, getting
around the complex, and joining friends for meals by using her motorized scooter.
She continues to receive assistance from Hospice and the Manor House nurses,
and we usually visit weekly. Of course, while visiting, her apartment is also a
great place to do laundry!
My Mom, also in
her 90’s, has developed some serious issues. My sister, Debi, is doing most of care
and the running around, but like with Pete’s mom, emails and text fly frequently
between the siblings. If her care gets more complicated, I probably head up to
NJ to help where I can.
Our dear friend,
Carolyn, needed open heart surgery as we returned to home in May. I was able to
spend a few days with her in PA once she was home. Thankfully, her recovery is as remarkable as
she is!
So, my list sits
waiting, but if some things don’t get done… oh well, no worries! We plan to head south again after the
Annapolis Boat Show in October. With a little planning, I might be able to
complete some of the items on the list during our next Cruise. . .or add more
items to the list! Who knows. . . .
Even with it
half over, we wish everyone a wonderful and safe summer!
~ ~ /) ~ ~ K & P
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