After dinner, we went outside even though it was frigid, and this was what greeted us….snow falling heavily. Now the Admiral was really ready to get Palmetto Moon back in the water to have heat blasting instead of space heaters blowing into cold air.
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Palmetto Moon 2010-12-31 09:45:00
It was amazing how quickly the snow stuck to the strata glass on the flybridge. The snow followed by sleet only lasted about two hours; however, neither of us wanted leave the boat and attempt going down the metal ladder.On Monday, December 6, Palmetto…
Palmetto Moon 2010-12-31 09:35:00
On Wednesday, December 8, we were getting ready to leave when Jim went to the engine room for his usual check. Fortunately, he does this every day we travel, and today he discovered diesel fuel on the port engine. He called TowBoat US and arranged to …
Palmetto Moon 2010-12-31 09:30:00
TowBoat US-Oriental handed us off to TowBoat US-Beaufort about five miles away from Gregory Poole. Needless to say it was a pleasant ride and uneventful as both captains called any approaching boats to ask for a slow pass. On Thursday, December 9, Gre…
Palmetto Moon 2010-11-30 11:48:00
While Sailcraft continued to sand, scrub, and apply the barrier paint, all 14 coats, we continued doing our chores — Jim applied a waterproof solution to the top of the bimini and Su scrubbed seven fenders — the list seems to grow! At the same time,…
Palmetto Moon 2010-10-31 10:29:00
Still in Deltaville…..The forecast for October 1: North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts of 30, waves 4′, and it doesn’t look any better for the next few days!!On Tuesday, October 5, Martha, Elaine and Su drove to Richmond to tour Rothesay, the 2010 S…
Palmetto Moon 2010-09-30 10:06:00
The high temps continue into September, so we moved our cocktails and appetizers into the boaters’ lounge at Anchorage Marina to take advantage of meeting more people and enjoying the a/c. On Saturday, September 4, Su and Nan, her friend from PHS days,…
Palmetto Moon 2010-09-30 09:55:00
On Su’s birthday, we took the water taxi to Fort McHenry with Paul & Joanne of M/V Abacus and Bob & Lynn of M/V Legrace. Fort McHenry served as the cornerstone of the water defenses of Baltimore during the Battle of Baltimore on September 12-14…
Palmetto Moon 2010-09-30 09:45:00
On Monday, September 13, the MTOA (Marine Trawler Owner’s Association) rendezvous started with BYOB and heavy hors d’oeurves. On Tuesday, we attended several seminars including the history of marine navigation. The day ended with happy hour followed by…
Palmetto Moon 2010-09-30 09:35:00
On Friday, September 17, we took the water taxi down to the inner harbor with Bob and Lynn to tour The US Coast Guard Barque Eagle, America’s Tallship, and to see Michelle, an OCS, who was cruising on the ship. She is the daughter of Dave and Laurie, f…
