Today: 47 miles 8.1 hours S/M 536.3
Total: 1341.3 miles 255.9 hours
We were up and out by 8am. The temps were in the high 60s and the clouds were rolling in. The Causton Bluff’s new bridge is in operation. The old, broken bridge is still not completely open. The northwestern span is only 80% up. Caution is still necessary when passing through. By the time we were at the Savanah River, we could see the rains around us. We had gone a mile or so further before we were thankful for the enclosure. The heavens opened up. It caught a number of weekend fishermen / boaters in the open console boats. By the time we were by Skull Creek, the rain had stopped, and the skies were lightening.
Old bridge not fully in the up position and an osprey took advantage to build her nest.
Homes near the Bridge & a Southern Magnolia in bloom
Monday, 5/22/23 ~ Beauford to St. John’s, SC ~ for 11 Days
Today: 63 miles 10.5 hours S/M 472.6
Total: 1404.3 miles 236.4 hours
Skies began to clear and we caught a late sunrise |
Began the day behind 4 other sailboats
Watts Cut and Asheepoo Cut and River were very senic
. . . and a small pocket cruiser
CHEROKEE was the dredger working in an area just north of the Asheepoo Cutoff, an area notorious for quickly slitting in. This dredge was larger than we have seen on the ICW and took up most of the deep water. Passing was done with caution.While underway, Pete did check on the bilge and found it with a significant amount of water again. The manual switch didn’t work, but the float switch works. It just doesn’t seem to get power all the time. More investigation is needed and soon.
Hey, guys, Could you speed it up a little?!
OK! I feel better now! |
Tillie didn’t make it to land once again. She tries to hold it until she gets to grass. The dock was christened on their way to the parking lot. Once back, we needed to remove a bunch of thistles and burrs from her paws. Thankfully, none were between her paws.
Tuesday, 5/23/23 ~ St John’s ~ Day 2
Chores needed to be done onboard as well as Pete having a full day of work. The day passed pretty fast. Oh yea, he checked the bilge again and the pump is working. Curiouser and curiouser!
Wednesday, 5/24/23 ~ St. John’s ~ Day 3
Pete was able to get a great car rental deal. The only negative was that it would take a good 40 minutes to make the loop around Charleston, to pick up rental car. Traffic was unbelievable! It crawled at 3 mph for miles. Pete was under time constraints due to 2 conference calls. Once back, I had to do laundry, prep and pack. By 9 pm, we were packed, the car loaded with all except last minute items, and boat was just about ready to be left for the long weekend.
Thursday, 5/25/23 ~ St John’s to Hamilton, NJ (by car)
Up at 4:30; left at 5:15 am. That included closing all the through hulls. It didn’t take long for Tillie to go back to sleep. We have a dog blanket that covers the back seat as well as the back rests of the back and front seat, with stabilizing the straps around the head rests. That leaves a sling with no support between the back seat to the backs of the front seats. This is Tillies favorite spot not only for sitting, but especially for sleeping.
We had no issues with traffic until northern SC, but then we started loosing 2 hours. There was an accident in SC that closed 95 South. As we were passing, they were trying to upright a tractor trailer that was wheels up on the side of the road. Of course, the “Ooo-Aha Squad” (gapers) in the north bound lanes slowed things up considerably. Nearing DC, traffic really slowed. It was after 2 so people were leaving work and heading out for the weekend early. We finally arrived at Greg and Jenn’s by 7:30: 14.5 hours of travel instead of 12!
Friday, 5/26/23 ~ Day 2 in Hamilton, NJ ~
Jenn and Greg left for work around 5-5:30. I volunteered to so the food shopping and food prep. I made large portions of Tortellini Salad, Potato Salad and makings for a Garden Salad. Tuesday, 5/23/23 ~ St John’s ~ Day 2
Chores needed to be done onboard as well as Pete having a full day of work. The day passed pretty fast. Oh yea, he checked the bilge again and the pump is working. Curiouser and curiouser!
Wednesday, 5/24/23 ~ St. John’s ~ Day 3
Pete was able to get a great car rental deal. The only negative was that it would take a good 40 minutes to make the loop around Charleston, to pick up rental car. Traffic was unbelievable! It crawled at 3 mph for miles. Pete was under time constraints due to 2 conference calls. Once back, I had to do laundry, prep and pack. By 9 pm, we were packed, the car loaded with all except last minute items, and boat was just about ready to be left for the long weekend.
Thursday, 5/25/23 ~ St John’s to Hamilton, NJ (by car)
Up at 4:30; left at 5:15 am. That included closing all the through hulls. It didn’t take long for Tillie to go back to sleep. We have a dog blanket that covers the back seat as well as the back rests of the back and front seat, with stabilizing the straps around the head rests. That leaves a sling with no support between the back seat to the backs of the front seats. This is Tillies favorite spot not only for sitting, but especially for sleeping.
We had no issues with traffic until northern SC, but then we started loosing 2 hours. There was an accident in SC that closed 95 South. As we were passing, they were trying to upright a tractor trailer that was wheels up on the side of the road. Of course, the “Ooo-Aha Squad” (gapers) in the north bound lanes slowed things up considerably. Nearing DC, traffic really slowed. It was after 2 so people were leaving work and heading out for the weekend early. We finally arrived at Greg and Jenn’s by 7:30: 14.5 hours of travel instead of 12!
Friday, 5/26/23 ~ Day 2 in Hamilton, NJ ~
Tillie loves the freedom of the fenced-in back yard. It was great to sit out there with her and just decompress. After dinner we watched the rest of the Netflix Series: The Medici. It was excellent, but somehow, we missed the first season. I know we will watch the entire series again.
Saturday, 5/27/23 ~ Day 3 in Hamilton, NJ ~ The Family Gathers
My sister Deneen, Joe, Julia, her boyfriend, Dylan, and Shelby; my brother Wayne, Matteo, his girlfriend, Vivian, and Nikki, (who came in from Italy for the week); along with Debi and Mom joined Greg, Jenn, Heather, Pete, Tillie and I, to enjoy Greg and Jenn’s back yard. Chris and family had booked their reservations for camping in Shenandoah National Park for the long weekend back in January. Debi’s Jess and Chels had a conference in Orlando, but will celebrate with everyone at Deneen & Joe’s on Monday. Jason started his new job and had to work this weekend. My sister, Steph and her family bought tickets to fly to NJ in July, BEFORE this weekend reunion was organized. The tickets were past the refund date. So, we will get to see them the first week of July.
a friend I met when walking this morning
Saturday, 5/27/23 ~ Day 3 in Hamilton, NJ ~ The Family Gathers
My sister Deneen, Joe, Julia, her boyfriend, Dylan, and Shelby; my brother Wayne, Matteo, his girlfriend, Vivian, and Nikki, (who came in from Italy for the week); along with Debi and Mom joined Greg, Jenn, Heather, Pete, Tillie and I, to enjoy Greg and Jenn’s back yard. Chris and family had booked their reservations for camping in Shenandoah National Park for the long weekend back in January. Debi’s Jess and Chels had a conference in Orlando, but will celebrate with everyone at Deneen & Joe’s on Monday. Jason started his new job and had to work this weekend. My sister, Steph and her family bought tickets to fly to NJ in July, BEFORE this weekend reunion was organized. The tickets were past the refund date. So, we will get to see them the first week of July.
Pics from the Party ~
Great food, fun, family, and perfect weather. Jenn decided that since we had the perfect dessert, an Ice Cream Cake, we all needed to sing “Happy Birthday” to my brother-in -law, Joe. Needless to say, his confused face was priceless. His birthday is in October! The party continued well into the night. The fire pit is wonderful since sundown also lowered the temperatures and the Italian contingent stayed for the night.
~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~ K & P
~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~ K & P