Back in the water! No more climbing up and down the ladder just to go to the toilet. Yipes. It was fun once, some years ago, but I’m over it (as is Ann).
So…we’re back in the water just in time for the remnants of a tropical cyclone to pass over us (not Passover). Heavy rain should hit at midnight tonight and maybe some wind, but since we’re on an inland river, maybe not too bad. On the coast they might get over 60 knots of wind and 25+ foot seas.
We’re happy to be back in the water. We’re snugged up tight. I put chafe gear on all the lines and tied anything that was loose to the deck. More tomorrow…
Here's what we're looking at for 0600 tomorrow morning.
Always great to take that crane ride back to the water. Charisma's looking good with a new coat of bottom paint and waxed and buffed topsides. (Photo credit: Lisa Danger, Orcinius)
I think "Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy" comes to mind. (Photo credit: Lisa Danger, Orcinius)
Setting up to back in the dock. (Photo credit: Lisa Danger, Orcinius)
Whew, back in - no crashing. Those of you who know Tayana know that backing in is not a trivial exercise. Especially with wind and a 1 knot river current. Many thanks to those who came to manage our lines! (Photo credit: Lisa Danger, Orcinius)
As I have written this the wind is starting to come up (2200 local time) and the barometer has dropped 15 mb since this morning!
Bring it on! We tucked in and going to watch a movie tonight on board. Possibly with some Scotch, Baileys and chocolate. Yay for cyclones!
Charisma looks great! You two are hard workers. You deserve you’re play time. The radar photo looks pretty serious. Hope the storm was not too bad and the worst has “passed over.” Happy Easter!
Yo guys. Sorry I was gone awhile. Went on a road trip to Death Valley and to see my last surviving aunt in Laughlin, NV. When got back my ISP was down for three days. Yesterday was new furniture day. Things starting to slow down to normal speed around here.
Belated happy anniversary! And congrats on getting back on the water. Sounds like things are getting back to normal around there as well.
I was wondering if you might get hit by that storm yesterday. Got the answer today when I checked FB. Ride ’em cowboy.
All your boat work has gotten me to start doing similar things to my 49. Thanks for the motivation.
Good to have you back. We’ll look forward to more rides in the ’49 when we’re back for the holidays.