First mate:
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 - In order to make it down the coast of Jersey, we have to make an outside passage on the Atlantic Ocean. As everyone knows it's hurricane season and very active. Did you know there have been three active systems within this week, not to mention the couple of tropical depressions.Way out into the ocean there was Hurricane Kirk, he didn't come ashore but he made his presence known with 'snotty seas'. On the interior of the United States, the remnants of Hurricane Isaac has made his way up the coast. All that remains of him are the heavy rains and wind. Down south there is now Tropical Storm Leslie and she's predicted to stay out to sea but will turn into a Hurricane sometime this week as she makes her way north.
All we need is a 5 hour window of opportunity for the seas to be calm enough to make it down to Manasquan, NJ from our anchorage in Atlantic Highlands,NJ and we can then ride on the NJICW. Well, this morning we woke to a completely flat anchorage. We weren't fooled enough to know that there wasn't weather surrounding us, all we had to do was look out and see the low clouds and then the heavy clouds above, (weather). We checked NOAA and of course the winds were low but the seas were iffy at best. So, we decided after checking the radar for weather and the current weather underground that we'd put our nose out to see if the seas had settled.
Well, you know going out to sea isn't a good idea when you don't see any local fishermen along the shore. At first the rolls were on our nose and really manageable as we were heading out into the ocean. We rounded Sandy Hook and the rolls became a little bigger and beamier and we kind of looked at one another. Ok. what do we do? Well less than 30 minutes later the seas got much bigger and there was no question...turn around! Oh well, this wasn't the opportunity.
The captain decided to make this opportunity into a wheel handling lesson. He handed me the wheel for our return trip. I thought he was crazy but gave it a go. The seas now made us surf as the waves come from behind and push the boat. It's a very weird sensation trying to steer the boat while surfing. We made our way back to the anchorage and sighed with disappointment. Looks like our next weather window of opportunity doesn't happen again until Sunday.
SUMMERTIME IN NEW YORK
September 2,2012
Well it has been quite a summer. As you can see we have not written anything on this log since we arrived in New York City back in the beginning of June. A lot has happened since that day.
My knee was still hurting since my surgery in Florida so I decided to see my Orthopedic Surgeon who did my shoulder last summer. After an examination and x-rays it was decided that my knee was in distress. So the decision was to cancel our plans for the Great Loop and have my knee replaced.
Went into the hospital on June 15 and a complete replacement took place.
Spent the remainder of the summer in re-hab for a week and then going to Physical Therapy for the next 2 months. I was very diligent with my therapy going 3days a week and never missed a session. It payed off. Here we are starting our southern cruise back to Florida and my leg feels great. THANK YOU GUYS at Farenheit Physical Therapy in Pelhamn Manor, NY. They were the same organization who helped me with my shoulder last year and again helped me considerably.
Right next to my PT place was a gym and Elle also was very diligent. She came with me and exercised while I was in my PT session.
We did take 9 days off and flew to Florida to meet our moving van with all of our goodies for our new home in southern Florida.. Spent the 9 days unpacking and storing away all the things we had in storage for 1 1/2 years. It felt good to set up the new home ans we look forward to getting down there for the winter.
Speaking of our new community we have been meeting people and getting involved in various groups and even met a bunch of "snowbirds" in NYC for a tour of the UN and a great lunch.
Yesterday, Sept 1, we left our dock on City Island and had a delightful trip down the East River, under the Verrazano Bridge and to a mooring in Keyport. NJ where a couple of our kids picked us up and we went to Holmdel for a wonderful reunion and dinner with the "kids" and some grandchildren. Will miss you all!!!!!
After a rocky night on that mooring we got up early and took off hoping to get to at least Manasquan inlet. Well, the wind was howling and the seas had 3-4 foot waves so we decided to go into Atlantic Highlands where we set an anchor and here we will stay until the seas calm down. This weather front is probably the remains of Hurricane Isaac, so instead of getting beat up we are safe behind a nice big stone breakwater and have plenty of food and wine so not to worry.
Hope this finds all of our family and friends well and we sure would like to hear from you too.
Well it has been quite a summer. As you can see we have not written anything on this log since we arrived in New York City back in the beginning of June. A lot has happened since that day.
My knee was still hurting since my surgery in Florida so I decided to see my Orthopedic Surgeon who did my shoulder last summer. After an examination and x-rays it was decided that my knee was in distress. So the decision was to cancel our plans for the Great Loop and have my knee replaced.
Went into the hospital on June 15 and a complete replacement took place.
Spent the remainder of the summer in re-hab for a week and then going to Physical Therapy for the next 2 months. I was very diligent with my therapy going 3days a week and never missed a session. It payed off. Here we are starting our southern cruise back to Florida and my leg feels great. THANK YOU GUYS at Farenheit Physical Therapy in Pelhamn Manor, NY. They were the same organization who helped me with my shoulder last year and again helped me considerably.
Right next to my PT place was a gym and Elle also was very diligent. She came with me and exercised while I was in my PT session.
We did take 9 days off and flew to Florida to meet our moving van with all of our goodies for our new home in southern Florida.. Spent the 9 days unpacking and storing away all the things we had in storage for 1 1/2 years. It felt good to set up the new home ans we look forward to getting down there for the winter.
Speaking of our new community we have been meeting people and getting involved in various groups and even met a bunch of "snowbirds" in NYC for a tour of the UN and a great lunch.
Yesterday, Sept 1, we left our dock on City Island and had a delightful trip down the East River, under the Verrazano Bridge and to a mooring in Keyport. NJ where a couple of our kids picked us up and we went to Holmdel for a wonderful reunion and dinner with the "kids" and some grandchildren. Will miss you all!!!!!
After a rocky night on that mooring we got up early and took off hoping to get to at least Manasquan inlet. Well, the wind was howling and the seas had 3-4 foot waves so we decided to go into Atlantic Highlands where we set an anchor and here we will stay until the seas calm down. This weather front is probably the remains of Hurricane Isaac, so instead of getting beat up we are safe behind a nice big stone breakwater and have plenty of food and wine so not to worry.
Hope this finds all of our family and friends well and we sure would like to hear from you too.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday!
Yesterday was Dick's **th birthday!
Happy Birthday to my special man, captain and best friend!!
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He has a wonderful smile with a special twinkle in his eye.
Sometimes Naughty!!
Always playful!
LOVE YOU!
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