A year ago today we were on I-65 - a one way trip south.
It has been a year of adventure, a few mis-adventures, and a steep learning curve. Most of all it has been about friends.
At our starting point in Mobile we met Jeff and Sue on their trimaran with their 3 teenage daughters. They are in Marathon now, as are Des and Betty who we met in Carrabelle. Jim and Abby (also met in Carrabelle) called last week and they are headed to Marathon in January.
Chuck and Leah (again, Carabelle) were the best dockside neighbors anyone could ask for.
Skip and Caroline (Destin) lost their boat going aground, otherwise I suspect they would be here too.
We chased Gary and Lisa from Port St. Joe to Carabelle and got to Clearwater a few hours ahead of them after we had a three day head start. We met Skip and Rose in Clearwater and they helped us in so many ways besides entertaining us.
In Fort Meyers we met many of the liveaboard/cruisers but Bob frequently kept us entertained at sundown. It was Lindsey and Lynne loaning us their car that saved us during the hot summer days and gave us the freedom to explore the area.
In Marathon, Larry and Linda have shown us around. When Larry expounds politically or philosophically De Anne rolls her eyes because she has heard the exact same positions from me. Linda is an accomplished seamtress and we have benefited from her skills. They introduced us to Lou and Deb. Deb is as aggressive a sailor as De Anne!
Nancy and Ginny have added to our cruising knowledge based on their years of experience.
Peter with his delightful Austrialian accent and droll sense of humor adds to the fun.
Tut makes the best Cajun oyster dressing and has an extensive inventory of boat parts in his truck. One time he pulled over when De Anne was walking down the street, found out we needed 5/8" flax packing, reached down and handed her a package of it. How many folks carry 5/8"" flax packing in their vehicle?
We do stay in touch with old friends too, from Lake Monroe, the State House, and Carmel.
All the places we have been in the past year, all the new sites and scenery are pictures framed by friends.
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5 comments:
Happy New Year! Making new friends is one of the best parts of cruising, as you know by now.
Hoping that the new year is better than the last one.
Fair Winds,
Skip and Caroline
Ah, you have discovered one of the major joys of cruising! Meeting new people and making lots of new friends. Sad when we go separate ways again but then meeting up again in some harbor sometime in the future.
It doesn't matter how far you go or where you go, as long as you take time to "smell the roses", just enjoy each moment and find the unique and the interesting aspects of the people and places you visit.
It is amazing when we reflect on the mirror of our lives. We see the interweaving of lives coming and going. We meet people; travel a short or long while with them, then our trails separate, perhaps to link again for a while, perhaps to never meet again. Life is a beautiful adventure, no matter where we are or who we chance to meet. Happy sailing and Happy New Year!
Who are these people in Carmel you speak of?? 2 above zero and freezing our A.. off. Happy new year. Jim S
It was a year ago that we first met at Turners and it was nice to spend time together. Life is good when you live on a boat and you meet so many interesting people!
Best of luck to you both.
Jay (Northern Light)
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