05 Mar 2009 2355 hrs GMT (almost sunset) 1755 hrs local
Lat 24º 34.95' N Long 81º 48.21' W
At anchor Key West Florida Man O War Harbor
Wind 21.9 knots N by NE
Sea State – 1' to 2' - Beaufort 6
Air Temp 71.1F Barometer 30.31
Mostly Clear during the day but some cloudiness to the E this evening
This morning was an early one. I got up at 0500 hrs local to replace thee drive belt on the generator and charge the batteries before we left for Key West. Aeon and I had lots of internet to catch up on and some shopping to do. So it meant and early start to the day. I don’t mind because I do so like to watch the sun rise.
Once the batteries were charging I made myself some breakfast; the usual oatmeal with raisins, juice and a cup of tea. Aeon got up about 0700 hrs and we both sat down with our computers and worked on the logs and the pictures for the blog. I swear that once I get caught up with the pictures I am going to do them daily.
About 1030hrs we put our things away and prepared to head to shore. I had aeon do the generator shutdown sequence so she can learn the system. It is pleasure to work with her because she has a real desire to be a competent mariner. As her Captain as well as her husband I am the first to admit that I am one very lucky fellow to have her as my partner. She loves the sea.
We got into town about 100hrs. Parked Tink (yes, we have named the dinghy’s the 12’ aluminum is Tink and 16’ Skiff is Hook) at the dinghy docks and walked over to the Coffee Plantation Internet Cafe. We ordered some coffee and a croissant and went to work checking emails, weather, bank accounts and uploading our logs and pictures. The connection was very slow and it took over 35 minutes to upload the pictures.
Noon rolled around and shopping still needed to be done. It is about a 5 block stroll over the Leather Masters where aeon had a repair done on some leather. Then it was back to Faustio’s Market for some produce.
As we were walking we talked about various scenarios for departure for Central America. All of them began with Harry being available and the weather. The conclusion was that it would be sometime next week before that could happen at the earliest. Aeon suggested she go back to Ft. Myers for the weekend and work for a couple of days. Her justification was that money is needed and that living on a yacht in Key West, working 2 or 3 days in Ft. Myers and commuting by ferry was such a bad thing. I think she really misses the JoeBob and Jena, plus Alison is the visiting right now.
Since the ferry terminal was on the way to the dinghy (well almost) we decided to see if Avner was on board today and if he wanted to join us for lunch. He was and said he would meet us when they got the ship secure.
Lunch at Dante’s on the wharf was a convivial affair. Catching up on Avner’s sail boat project and sharing the news from our perspective. Lunch ended with aeon deciding to join Avner on the ferry for the ride back to Ft. Myers and come back down either Sunday or Monday.
The wind had clocked around a little more to the East so the ride back to Second Star was dry and swift. Aeon packed a bag and prepared to go back to Key West. We had about an hour to lie on the bed and rest together before it was time to take Tink back into Key West. Again a quick and dry ride in.
It felt very nice walking along the wharf to the ferry terminal. It has warmed up a bit and the wind lacked the bite it had last week. Maybe next week will be the weather window we need to set sail.
The terminal was its usual mix of sunburned tourist and drunk locals. The mate for the Marco Ferry was having a tough time of it trying to get the passengers to organize themselves and queue up properly.
Ahh humanity.
Got back to Second Star at 1730hrs local., Started the generator and turned on the watermaker. What amazing magic that makes fresh water from the ocean.
Which brings me to the present and this log. I am sitting on the couch with Eve in my lap watching the gloaming settle of Man O War Harbor. When I have made 30 or so gallons of fresh water I will switch to battery charge mode and make some dinner. All is well aboard Second Star, although I do miss aeon already, Life is good.
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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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