Our first sailing cruise from Florida, to the coast of Maine, and all that happens on the way.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Carl was up and at it early. He got up at 6 AM and quietly left the bedroom. I never even heard him leave. He got Bella and went to the dingy and headed over to the boat, in the fog. Bella was going wait, whats going on mom's not with us.. He had to get a gas can so him and Ernie could go and get some diesel fuel at a local station. No marina here. He thought the tide was going to low tide so he docked the dingy at the fort across the harbor, only it was going to high tide. Better safe than sorry.. While over there he took a look around the ammo bunker, and looked through the fence at the fort, since it wasn't open yet. After a 1/4 mile walk around the harbor he returned to find Ernie was up. They got a couple more gas cans and went to have them filled. Nancy and I awoke while they were gone. I got all our things together and striped the bed we had so much enjoyed, and readied myself to go. Ernie returned with Bella but no Carl, he was filling the diesel at the boat. Upon his return he reported that the refrigerator was staying cold which was great news. I then got all of us food out of their frig and freezer. Carl had coffee while the fog was lifting so it was time to continue our great adventure. We said our goodbye's to Nancy first, as she had to head over to the library she volunteers at on Mondays. We kept a keen eye on Ernie with Bella.. That's right he became very fond of her so we had to make sure ,she made it to the boat... Only kidding but Ernie did really like her.. We bid ado with huge thanks for having us, they were great hosts, we felt right at home at their house. They even loaned us a truck to explore the area with.. Thanks again.. I took a picture of their home as we left the harbor.. Out in the Bay of Maine, boats were on the move. We must have seen 30 to 40 sailboats alone. Most heading south to get out before its to cold. A few of us still had a few stops north of here. It was a beautiful day on the water. We even had dolphins at the bow. The lobster traps are so heavy here it's like traversing a mind field.. I am not kidding.. In some place there is a trap every few feet.. We both have to keep a look out.. The farther north we go the thicker they become... I took a picture but its hard to see.. I did get a picture of a lobster boat with a lighthouse and home in the back ground though.. Pretty neat..We anchored for the night in Tenants Harbor with a mooring field all around us. Commercial and pleasure boats. It was a pretty anchorage and we were able to get back in the cove. We had a nice evening on the hook and a good night rest back in our own bed. It's great to visit , but always nice to come home..Today it's Southwest Harbor, to catch up with Lee and Ledra..
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