May 26 2017
Greetings loved ones,
Okay, an update every six months or so is better than nothing, right?
We've just gotten back to Isla Mujeres after a trip to FL with Second Star. We left April 22nd to head up there. Our friend Phil came down to ride back with us. So, with three of us to share the watches, it was a pretty easy trip. It was a little rough the first day, but very nice the second.
Our time in Ft Myers was very busy and productive. Picking up parts and things, seeing friends, getting things loaded aboard the boat...the almost three weeks we were there flew by. Thanks to Phil asking, we were able to dock at the same place we always have in spite of the fact that the Whitesmans sold the house. David and Denise, the new owners, are lovely people and we're looking forward to a beautiful new and on going friendship with them.
Aside from all the stuff we loaded aboard, we also towed a 23ft Sea Pro back for our friends from Monterrey. Going against the current, heavily loaded and with the tow, it took us almost four days to make the trip back. With just the two of us, 3 hours on watch, 3 hours off, we were pretty tired when we got back. We also had a stanchion and rail break from how the tow was tied and some rougher conditions than were predicted. Of course the failure happened at about 0300 hrs so I had to get the Capt up from his much needed sleep to get it re-secured.
But the trip had lovely moments as well. Of the four days, Saturday was rougher than predicted but we had dolphin. Sunday calmed down a bunch and was pleasant. Monday was fabulous. Calm, flat, beautiful weather. Tuesday, coming in, we had some odd currents and it got a bit rolly, but overall it wasn't a bad day.
Going back in time; in March we went up to Indian Wells CA for the big tennis event. This is our second year of enjoy Bob's hospitality but this time my brother Darrin was able to join us. We had a wonderful time both at the event and spending time with family. We got to see Johne's Aunt Hope and his cousins Dick and Armida Johnson, my sister Ellen, as well as Darrin and the Deller family. And I got to see Roger Federer play live. Overall a really great trip.
Before that, our friend Kate was aboard with us for a month. It hadn't been planned that way. She and James were planning to come and spend a couple of days with us. Then they were going to take a long road trip around the yucatan, returning to Second Star at the end for a few more days. But James lost his passport at the airport and couldn't get on the plane. Thinking he could get it straightened out quickly, Kate came on down expecting James to join her soon. But, as it turned out, it took too long to get his passport back so he didn't come and Kate stayed with us.
During that period, Johne had to renew his mexican visa, so he flew up to Phoenix for a few days and spent time with Jeni and Carson. And Kate and I had good "girl time" while he was gone.
Other than that, we've been doing daily life stuff. Work, boat maintenance, a little socialising...and, at least mostly, enjoy life.
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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.
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Great to read your update and to hear that all is well. We are in the process of closing up the house and getting back on board Atalanta. Time will tell how far we get given we plan to be back in NE next summer for the arrival of a new grandchild. Stay well, enjoy Isla and hope to see you soon.
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