Well now we know why we built in extra time to reach Alaska. It isn't the weather---------yet. It's boat issues. Although the water seemed to be not too bad, we now know it would have gotton worse. A week ago we were scanning The charts and reading Douglas and we saw that Shearwater was a spot that had some amenities and a boatyard with lift. It also had a post office and we decided to have our mail forwarded here. Little did we know. David and Jerri, those angels are continuing their excellent work. Six little holes!!! When we got on the hard the water was just running down the side of the boat. Now, we hope it will be done the right way and we will continue to make out way to Alaska.
This marina is not wonderful in many respects, but that lift and the view are my favorite things right now. I am sitting by the laundromat, looking out on a sunny day over water, millions of trees and distant mountain peaks covered with snow. The resident eagle is sitting on his usual snag down by the picnic tables and life is pretty good. Even with a boat on the hard. As you boaters will recognize, we have traveled with some previous acquaintences, who have become friends. They have traveled with us and worried about our water issue with us and are making dinner for us this evening. We have received boat loads of advice from every boater we have met. What a fine community. We enjoy being part of it.
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David & Ann, What a fabulous way to keep your friends up to date on your travels. We love hearing about your adventures - good and bad. We hope it is smooth sailing from here on out. All of us here in Port Ludlow are missing you both already. We will be having some of our own adventures in July when we head for the Broughtons.
Diane & Jerry
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