Dec 10 2016
Seasons Greetings loved ones,
This year has had its ups and downs as, I guess, most years do. We're still on Isla Mujeres, and probably will be for a bit longer. We've looked at the possibility of making a more permanent base here but haven't had the right opportunity show up just yet. So we'll see what the new year brings and move on when the wind and waves call us.
We did some travelling away from Second Star this year and plan more for 2017. Our first big trip was to Indian Wells CA in March for the big tennis event. Bob has been telling us to come for years and now that we have it may be an annual event for us (as long as the invitation lasts). We had a great time and got see some family and friends while we were there.
For three months, Madison, Capt Johne's latest apprentice, was living abroad, working and learning about the boating life. In July, after we did a delivery job to FL, she moved on to other adventures.
There were visits from friends and family including Danile and Larry coming to do some diving which resulted in my first night dive. That was very exciting and interesting and there were lots of turtles. And Carson's first solo visit to fish with Grampa Johne.
There was also a trip with Bob to Bahia Ascencion in October for a week of great wild life spotting(my first wild flamingo and pilot whales, roseate ibis and roseate spoon-bills, bull sharks and lots of dolphin), a lot of bone fish stalking and a little catching. And a bit of just relaxing.
In doing the delivery job to FL we also made new friends. Kate and James (Magic Badgers people) are kindred spirits and we're looking forward to seeing more of them in the near future.
On the down side; in April, Eve, our cat, who had been with us for 17 years, past on. She was a wonderful part of our life and we miss her.
I also lost one of my best friends do to complications from heart surgery. Teresa Bryan-Burns was one of the brightest lights in the universe and, November 14 was a very dark day for those of us who love her. I'm trying very hard to celebrate and honor her life while I learn to deal with her absence from this plane of existence.
Some of our family have also had some difficult things to deal with. We've tried to be as emotionally supportive as we can through some trying times. It's always tough when people you love have issues, and you can't make it all better.
Over all life is very good. We're happy to continue enjoying each day as it comes and see what the universe has in store for us tomorrow. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and all things bright and beautiful in 2017.
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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.