We heard it was coming and it did - a freezing rain and sleet. Not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse, that I can see. So we're in messing with our computers and I'm getting around to writing a blog.
This is a picture of downtown Beaufort and the city marina, taken from the bridge. We've walked over a couple of times. Sunday night it was to go to Saltus River Grill, where a jazz group plays on Sunday evenings. Very nice food and atmosphere. A treat to us for staying in and not going out to eat very much.
The latest re our stay here is that the cause for the transmission failure has been determined to be lubrication failure and poor alignment. So the boatyard has taken responsibilitly for poor installation and has credited us back most of the cost of the installation, plus the cost of the transmission. And they've shipped the rebuilt/new transmission (all it needed was a new bearing) to us here. When it's here and the weather warms up, our local technical person will reinstall it along with his refurbishing and installation of the engine. He then plans to go on a sea trial with us to see and hear that it is all working okay.
The big question is coming: what to do next? Spend a month going south to Florida and stay a month then head back up or spend two months either on or off the boat then head north. We think that once the transmission is in, we'll have an inspiration and know what to do.
In the meantime, there isn't much new to report so I haven't posted. We've been happy just getting up each day and figuring out what to do as it evolves. Maybe we needed to be grounded to slow down and live this way.
2 comments:
I did not realize you could have such nasty weather! We are to have a cold night and some rain, then back to normal! Did you stay warm? Of course, I think you should come south and stay close to us for a month, but you will know best when the time comes!
I must say, Nancy, that's something I never knew about you. Either you're a glutton for punishment or your adventurism has brought out new traits. So you definitely aren't claustiphobic and I guess the heating system in Tumbleweed Too is excellent. I really wonder if you are enjoying this cruise of yours? Come on down to Florida when you are able to; it's been cold here for a couple of days but it'll be warmer tomorrow.
All kidding aside, hope you guys are well and will have an uneventful sail when you finally get underway,
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