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Y'all, it was weirdly quiet yesterday when we were

Y'all, it was weirdly quiet yesterday when we were out here alone on Christmas day. Now, it seems there's a race to Bimini I didn't even know about, but we're winning!

Every time I am on watch at sunset, I hear, "IIIIN

Every time I am on watch at sunset, I hear, "IIIINNNNDYYYY, the torch is going OOOUUT!"

After a while, it will be pitch black and the stars will come out to play. But, man that light!
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Merry Christmas from the crew of Star Stuff! 🎅⛵🤶 Southbound on the ICW, headed out the St. Augustine inlet at ebb tide. See you in the Bahamas in the New Year! 🏝

Last tweaks (spreader lights) before we can provis

Last tweaks (spreader lights) before we can provision and head south. Gotta get outta here before it gets cold again! Also, will the projects EVER end?
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OMG, look at this! #nofilter #sunset

OMG, look at this! #nofilter #sunset

Got a minute and $5 bucks to save the oceans? I th

Got a minute and $5 bucks to save the oceans? I thought so! We're jumping on the #teamseas bandwagon to help raise $30M to help remove 30M pounds of plastic trash from the world's oceans! Every dollar you contribute helps remove one pound of trash from our beautiful oceans. Link in bio - give it a click!

There. That's better. A more spooky October vibe.

There. That's better. A more spooky October vibe. I cannot express to you what a difference a year and COG in opposition makes. This time last year, we were headed south after a brutal trip north in the ICW. Today, we had perfect weather. So much so that we SAILED in the ditch for over 2 hours. We are heading north in a blissfully empty ICW this week. We plan to head off shore in the morning to take advantage of the wind and play with the new spinnaker. Can't wait!

Florida's unofficial motto, "endless summer" is no

Florida's unofficial motto, "endless summer" is not a promise, it is a threat. OMG, it's OCTOBER!

It's amazing what a season in Annapolis will do to

It's amazing what a season in Annapolis will do to your anchoring. The first time Greg and I anchored out in the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, we were easily 300 yards away from the closest boat. Don't want to get too close! 😛 Tonight we might have 50 yards separating us and the closest boat behind us.

On the road again! Anchored outside Ft. Pierce! .

On the road again! Anchored outside Ft. Pierce!
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The mooring field looks so pretty and peaceful thi

The mooring field looks so pretty and peaceful this morning. Happy Sunday!

Hot. Damn, it is so hot. Before and after. The boa

Hot. Damn, it is so hot. Before and after. The boat got some new bling and we got some rum and cokes! We are a mess, but, one more thing off the list!
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Luna says, "I believe in burritos. Do burritos be

Luna says, "I believe in burritos. Do burritos believe in me?"

Always better to find a small crack at the dock th

Always better to find a small crack at the dock than have it fail underway. This impeller is only 8 months old!! Just a reminder to check your gear. They don't make 'em like they used to. Also might be an indication we are motoring too much! Damn that ICW! 🤣

This is Luna. Luna is unimpressed by #internationa

This is Luna. Luna is unimpressed by #internationaldogday, but she gets her photo taken anyway. Don't get excited, we're just pet sitting for a month.

This is soooooo much better. Just me on watch, mot

This is soooooo much better. Just me on watch, motorsailing. Going to attempt our first overnight since the Georgetown Goof-up last year. But, this time we've got our trusty autopilot to keep us from beating ourselves up hand-steering. We also have favorable wind and current for the time being. Making nearly 8 knots on 6.4 knots of wind.

Yes, I wish we were sailing, but it beats the heck out of a cubicle!

This...again? Another haul out to replace a seacoc

This...again? Another haul out to replace a seacock we should have replaced last December. Y'ALL. 😡

I blame @goodoldboat magazine. 🤪 Our old, leath

I blame @goodoldboat magazine. 🤪 Our old, leather wheel cover was starting to shred just as their article on French whipping the wheel came out. What have I gotten myself into!?

#historyofthesea The reason sailors got the reputa

#historyofthesea The reason sailors got the reputation for being such hard drinking crazy dudes is 1) after months on the boat off-shore, sailors lose their equilibrium upon arriving ashore and stagger with "stillness illness". This temporary adjustment stage makes the sailor "brace" for the movement of the boat, creating a faux-drunken stagger even when totally sober. 2) Power boaters on the ICW in Florida. Ergo, alcohol in abundance and reputation well earned. #cheers

PS: It rrreeeeaaaalllyyy makes me appreciate the class and professionalism of the boaters in #Annapolis. Well done, you.

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