Where are we?

We're not going to be on the boat this weekend and it's sad. The boat is out of the water getting the bottom painted and it isn't going to be back in the water until Monday so there is no reason for us to go to Kemah. It feels strange to not be heading to the boat this afternoon.

This week besides contacting the guy to paint the bottom and getting that all set up we did some online shopping. The first thing we bought was a new remote control mic for the VHF radio. I think I mentioned this in my previous post about the mic not working. The new one arrived this week. I ordered a bosun's chair for Susan. The bosun's chair is how someone will be hoisted to the top of the mast. There is a reason I said I ordered this for Susan. Anyone that knows me knows you won't find me at the top of a mast 63 feet above the water.

Also on order and soon to be delivered are Explorer Charts for the Bahamas. Everyone we have talked to has told us these are the best charts for the Bahamas. There are many things sailing related where you can start a conversation and then step back and watch the fur fly, "what's the best anchor?" is one of those. When it comes to charts for the Bahamas, everyone agrees on the Explorer Charts.

In the "ouch" department. There is a brand new 50 foot Beneteau across the pier from us. It's a real pretty boat but one of the things you notice right away is there is no mast. We were talking to a guy that is in the slip next to it and he said they were just delivering it and the mast wouldn't fit under the 73 foot bridge (SH-146 across the Clear Lake Channel). They had to remove the mast and are having it cut down so it will fit. I don't even want to think about how much that cost.

One thing we've noticed right away is how friendly other boaters are at the marina. We've already met several people. It's like how you fondly remember the "old days" when everyone in the neighborhood knew everyone else. Meeting and talking to new people is part of the adventure and one we're looking forward to experiencing.

Here we sit, landlocked, for the weekend.

Brian