Still hanging out in Georgia

Yes, we are still here in Two Way Boat Yard, however in the progress department the scratch on the side of Snow Goose that happened when reverse was forward and forward reverse on the pedestal is being repaired today.  We are waiting now for the paint match to come in.  The weather here is fantastic still with forecasted temps in the 80's for Thanksgiving.  We had hoped to be in St. Mary's or Brunswick Landing for Thanksgiving, but I don't see that happening.  We have been doing boat work every day and taking advantage of the car to get the supplies needed, so have been busy.  Internet is scarce here, so if I can't post again, Happy Thanksgiving!

Hilton Head & Savannah

We have been here at the resort on Hilton Head with Connie & Joe since Monday afternoon being tourists.  The resort and Hilton Head are beautiful, long beaches and lots of golf courses.  The harbor is like a hurricane hole with lots of $$ yachts.Today we went into Savannah and took a tour of the historic city with a native guide who knew lots of local history.  We had lunch down by the waterfront and stopped at a funky coffee shop (never did get that coffee, but did have fun).   The attached is Connie & Joe on the harbor wharf; armadillo and egrets in the Hilton Head wildlife preserve; and Savannah waterfront.  Love to all, B & B

From hard to splash; St. Simon's Light; Pequod 2 (and Bella)

We're in and running!!!

Yes, today the new Yanmar engine started on the first turn and hummed away with only a couple of minor tightenings!  Lots of soap and scrubbing happened, inside and out.  You could be snow blinded by the results!  The new anchor line was marked and installed.  The new cowel (brass air vent that cost a fortune) fits and looks quite impressive up there on the bow.  Gosling got a new tow line today.  Tomorrow I load and store all our stuff in the cabin.  Bill has to face getting the !!! outboard going and various other must do's.  The weather has been beautiful here - mid 70's and sunny.  Our hotel has turned out to be very nice - free breakfast and laundry (which we are using tonight). 
Love, B & B

Splash!!

Yes, the Snow Goose is happily in the water again - as is Gosling.  Unfortunately, the mechanic was a no show, so we still haven't powered up the new Yanmar.  Tomorrow.  This is Georgia and nothing moves very fast or smooth. The cleansers and brushes have been found and will be in full force tomorrow.  Also splashed today was a 1948 38' wooden boat, Pequod.  She is sitting in the water in the sling waiting for the hull to swell sufficiently.  Pictures to follow - left my camera aboard!  We talked with Francie, Ken & Skipper aboard the Release who are in Fernandina Beach today heading for Stuart, FL.  The weather here is holding with us - 70's and sunny.  I hope it will hold out through the weekend for the cleaning and provisioning.

Love,
B & B

Return to the Snow Goose

We arrived unceremoniously in Brunswick Airport at 4:15 yesterday and picked up our car.  We checked out the Snow Goose - she hadn't flown away!  Decided to check out the Baymont Inn in Brunswick GA.  We registered online in the Baymont computer lab since that was the cheapest way.  We plan to be here through the 15th, then hope to head for Hilton Head.  Connie, we don't have cell phone coverage at the hotel, but do at the boatyard, so I will call you.  Upon unlocking the boat this morning, we didn't find what we had hoped for.  The repower has not been completed, although almost, and the cabinet around the engine has not been completed, although he started to work on it today.  Nobody knows if the rudder has been repacked.  However, the hull had been buffed!  We checked rigging, put up the main sail, threw away bungie cords and jerry jugs as they had been disintegrated by the sun.  All our boxes but our foam mattress had been delivered.  But since we couldn't put anything away in the boat as they are still working in it, we unpacked all the boxes and packed them in the car.  Now we qualify for the homeless look. But on the bright side, our Fire In the Hole, Bahama's best rum, was safe and sound stashed away.  Stay tuned for Friday's planned splash!

Love, B & B

Georgia's on my mind

We have been thinking about our return to the boat lately.  Our time home and mine at work is getting shorter now.  Bill will have his eye surgery this Friday and put that behind us.  October will bring bird hunting and preparation and plans for the trip to Georgia and getting the boat in the water.  Hooray!