Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
The cruise to Florida
After departing St Marys , Ga on January 2nd, we headed further south to Floria and warmer wether. Just kidding.... We ended traveling in brutally cold bitter weather. It was freezing and we had to use the heaters whenever we could and it required us to go into slips each night. It has been cold.
But this week we went to Stuart,Florida and the weathehas changed to Florida weather. It is now warm with a breeze. The palm tress are looking like island time and we are feeling better. Even the dog, toots , thought the trip was a bit much.
Well we are heADING TO SHORE FOR FOOTBALL.
But this week we went to Stuart,Florida and the weathehas changed to Florida weather. It is now warm with a breeze. The palm tress are looking like island time and we are feeling better. Even the dog, toots , thought the trip was a bit much.
Well we are heADING TO SHORE FOR FOOTBALL.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Sailing to St Marys and other interesting sights
Well we sailed to St Marys, Ga and we have not only had fun but we have also met some new friends. We are not just making acquaintenances but we have spent time to get to know the people. I like the people part of sailing along with all the beautiful anchorages and sights.
I have done a number of performances particularly in Brunswick where the art council hired me to go into three schools. The students were adorable. I performed as a pirate and at one school a child actually asked me if I wasa pirate . I said agh! and the child ran away.
I love the sunsets This one was at a marina in NC . Toots is her usual self and she goes along with everything. The birds continue to delightme and Julia gave me a bird sound device to help me call them. I love the owl sounds and try to make the sounds to attract them No luch yet!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Dismal swamp 2
The dismal swamp is one of our favorite cruising spots and this is our last ear to travel it. The turtles are always sunning on the logs and rocks.
Life is great on the boat!
Fall 2009 Cruise Dismal Swamp
Well we are back on the boat and Michael is taking me to St Marys, Ga where I will act in the city's ghost haunt. I will play the bar dog ghost, Beggar, that lived at the Riverview Inn. I wrote some of the tales for the event for the National Park Service and the rangers will be acting in some of those parts.
The ride down had some beautiful moment and some trying times. We decided to travel the Dismal Swamp. It is one of the most beautiful places to travel by boat. Between the birds and the pristine beauty of the swamp one just gets lost in its beauty. I love the dismal swamp. Michael knows how much I enjoy it, but he always frets about the canal having enough water.
But we headed into the swamp.
As we traveled it this year sadly we hit at least 100 objects, damaged the prop and will not be returning to it again.
It cost us a lot of money for the repair to the prop. We had it fixed by Sailcraft in Oriental, NC. We highly recommend them for any repairs because they are reasonable with the cost, they are efficient and the staff is wonderful!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
April 2009/Cumberland Island, Ga
Well Michael and I decided to travel to Cumberland Island where we volunteered. I volunteered my storytelling skills. I researched the people that lived on the island. My most memorable people were Caty Littlefield-Greene-Miller, Robert Stafford, Susannah Stafford-Hawkins, Zabette, the Tamucuan indians and maybe a few pirates.
The island is enchanting as it envelopes you by its large live oaks.As I wondered down the roads, I was lost in the symphony of bird sounds and the armadillos rustling through the bushes. The beach is endless and it exists on a curve formed by the earth. Its white sand 's beauty is speckled by items from the sea. Shells are endless. Wild horses roam freely and have a right a way as they make their presence known in a silent but forceful way. You do not want to be near a stallion on the move!
I was lost in finding tales to tell about the armadillo. They made me laugh how they scurried about , not noticing anything around them. They would jump if you startled them. My tales ended not only entertaining the audience but also informing them about the armadillo's characteristics, I am still working on a tale about the loggerhead turtle that is now making their way to the island to lay their eggs. In July new sea turtles will hatch and make their way to the sea. The raccoon was the most aggressive animal as they invaded the campsites and tried to take the camper's food. Some campers reported that the raccoons were trying to get into their tents. Some looked out to find the raccoon hanging off the trash attached to the tree. The raccoons would climb on each other to get to the trash. They are very creative animals and very determined. I am also working on a tale about the walking shell that deals with the hermit crab and how it always travels with its house.
I am still revising my historical tales and working on the ghost haunt. I miss being on the island because it was so comfortable and I was getting adjusted to it. I liked the isolation.
Now I am in New York performing for my great niece's second birthday. New York has so many people and there is so much noise. Something about it is very exciting and I like the streets. I like the activity. It seems to be alive; it has a heart beat.
Next I will go to the boat and make it comfy so we set sail for another adventure. Retirement is certainly a dream come true.
The island is enchanting as it envelopes you by its large live oaks.As I wondered down the roads, I was lost in the symphony of bird sounds and the armadillos rustling through the bushes. The beach is endless and it exists on a curve formed by the earth. Its white sand 's beauty is speckled by items from the sea. Shells are endless. Wild horses roam freely and have a right a way as they make their presence known in a silent but forceful way. You do not want to be near a stallion on the move!
I was lost in finding tales to tell about the armadillo. They made me laugh how they scurried about , not noticing anything around them. They would jump if you startled them. My tales ended not only entertaining the audience but also informing them about the armadillo's characteristics, I am still working on a tale about the loggerhead turtle that is now making their way to the island to lay their eggs. In July new sea turtles will hatch and make their way to the sea. The raccoon was the most aggressive animal as they invaded the campsites and tried to take the camper's food. Some campers reported that the raccoons were trying to get into their tents. Some looked out to find the raccoon hanging off the trash attached to the tree. The raccoons would climb on each other to get to the trash. They are very creative animals and very determined. I am also working on a tale about the walking shell that deals with the hermit crab and how it always travels with its house.
I am still revising my historical tales and working on the ghost haunt. I miss being on the island because it was so comfortable and I was getting adjusted to it. I liked the isolation.
Now I am in New York performing for my great niece's second birthday. New York has so many people and there is so much noise. Something about it is very exciting and I like the streets. I like the activity. It seems to be alive; it has a heart beat.
Next I will go to the boat and make it comfy so we set sail for another adventure. Retirement is certainly a dream come true.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Italian adventure/ December 2008
Well Michael and I headed to Milan for our daughter's graduation from Bocconi University. Audrey now has her MBA. Not only her degree but a job, too!
Milan is a beautiful city that was decorated for all the festivities of the holiday season. The lights lined the main shopping areas and it was fun walking around the streets. The only drawback was the rain that came and went. But , it didn't bother me. I was happy to be in the city and I thoroughly enjoyed the italian cuisine. The pasta dishes are tasty with the spices and the just cooked right pasta.
After the graduation we had a lovely dinner at a restaurant with Stepfan's family. We celebrated their accomplishments and had a wonderful time.
Then Audrey, Michael and I flew south to Calabria. We went to the city of Cosenza and then drove to the village of San Georgia Albanese where Audrey's great grandfather lived as a child. It was just as he described surrounded by olive groves and some orange and lemon groves. I loved walking the streets where I know he walked at one time.
At the municipal building we met some people who were very friendly and began immediately bringing information on the family. Luckily I had a picture of the sisters of Great Grandpop so they had something for reference. Rosario took it on as his personal mission to make the village connections. He took out information and said he would meet us the next day at 1PM.
The next day arrived and Rosario was there waiting to take us around. We went to different houses and met these peopel that were connecte to the people in the pictures. They were warm and friendly and opened their homes to us. We didn't understand all of what they were saying , but Audrey did. We have lots of pictures and the memories are priceless.
I took lots of pictures of the streets and especially the different doors. I want to write an article about the area because it is one that is not visited enough. It is especially a good spot in the summer.
The church in the village was beautiful and quaint.
After spending the day, we left and traveled to the different villages in the area. We also traveled along the beach area. Each town had something to offer, but it wasn't crowded at this time. Each place was ready for the holiday, but the crowds weren't like they would be in the summers.
Milan is a beautiful city that was decorated for all the festivities of the holiday season. The lights lined the main shopping areas and it was fun walking around the streets. The only drawback was the rain that came and went. But , it didn't bother me. I was happy to be in the city and I thoroughly enjoyed the italian cuisine. The pasta dishes are tasty with the spices and the just cooked right pasta.
After the graduation we had a lovely dinner at a restaurant with Stepfan's family. We celebrated their accomplishments and had a wonderful time.
Then Audrey, Michael and I flew south to Calabria. We went to the city of Cosenza and then drove to the village of San Georgia Albanese where Audrey's great grandfather lived as a child. It was just as he described surrounded by olive groves and some orange and lemon groves. I loved walking the streets where I know he walked at one time.
At the municipal building we met some people who were very friendly and began immediately bringing information on the family. Luckily I had a picture of the sisters of Great Grandpop so they had something for reference. Rosario took it on as his personal mission to make the village connections. He took out information and said he would meet us the next day at 1PM.
The next day arrived and Rosario was there waiting to take us around. We went to different houses and met these peopel that were connecte to the people in the pictures. They were warm and friendly and opened their homes to us. We didn't understand all of what they were saying , but Audrey did. We have lots of pictures and the memories are priceless.
I took lots of pictures of the streets and especially the different doors. I want to write an article about the area because it is one that is not visited enough. It is especially a good spot in the summer.
The church in the village was beautiful and quaint.
After spending the day, we left and traveled to the different villages in the area. We also traveled along the beach area. Each town had something to offer, but it wasn't crowded at this time. Each place was ready for the holiday, but the crowds weren't like they would be in the summers.
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