Sept. 12 2012
Greetings,
I’ve just reread the last update from July 20 and I have to laugh because I can almost recycle it. Much of what I wrote then is true today.
The clear coat sealer went on the new decks yesterday so that project is finally done. Capt. Johne has been unable to say no when people come and ask for help, so he has continued working on several other boats while trying to get things done on Second Star.
I have been to, and returned from, my family “Beach week”. Now we are getting ready to leave Isla Mujeres (no, for real this time). The plan is much the same as it was in July. Cuba, Grand Cayman, Providencia, San Andreas and then Panama. We expect to be in Panama in a couple of months, and to stay there until it seems like it’s time to move on again.
I’m looking forward to the Captain taking a much needed break from working so hard. The time in Cuba should be pretty quiet. Lots of rest. Some snorkeling, fishing, diving, etc. A little time for small projects (always some work to be done). But mostly down time.
I will keep logs as we go and post when we get to a good internet connection. The blog will get more exciting again now that we’ll be traveling.
Stay well and, as always, live your dreams,
Susie aeon
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This began many years ago for Johne. Somewhere along the way, he decided that someday he would have a boat and sail around the world. Through the years bits and pieces of the dream have changed, but the one thing that has remained the same was the desire to see the world from the deck of a boat. In July of 2000 the opportunity presented itself. Johne found a boat in Florida that was literally a "fire sale." The galley had caught fire and destroyed the housing, but the potential was there. Johne and Susie made the leap. They bought the boat and moved from Reno, NV to Ft. Myers, FL. Immediately they began the process of tearing down the old and rebuilding the new. By December of that year, all that was left, was a good, solid hull. For the past several years, Johne has build Second Star almost entirely by hand. Built with love and fueled by desire. Now that the construction has nearly reached completion we would like to share our dream with you. Please join us as we head out for the adventure of a lifetime.
What's in a name? It is supposed to be bad luck to rename a boat. In this case, however, the old boat died, and a new boat has reemerged from the ashes. "Second Star" comes from a quote, "second on the right and straight to morning." Recognize it? It is Peter Pan's directions to Neverland.
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This began many years ago for Johne. Somewhere along the way, he decided that someday he would have a boat and sail around the world. Through the years bits and pieces of the dream have changed, but the one thing that has remained the same was the desire to see the world from the deck of a boat. In July of 2000 the opportunity presented itself. Johne found a boat in Florida that was literally a "fire sale." The galley had caught fire and destroyed the housing, but the potential was there. Johne and Susie made the leap. They bought the boat and moved from Reno, NV to Ft. Myers, FL. Immediately they began the process of tearing down the old and rebuilding the new. By December of that year, all that was left, was a good, solid hull. For the past several years, Johne has build Second Star almost entirely by hand. Built with love and fueled by desire. Now that the construction has nearly reached completion we would like to share our dream with you. Please join us as we head out for the adventure of a lifetime.
What's in a name? It is supposed to be bad luck to rename a boat. In this case, however, the old boat died, and a new boat has reemerged from the ashes. "Second Star" comes from a quote, "second on the right and straight to morning." Recognize it? It is Peter Pan's directions to Neverland.