Blog Reset

It's been a great summer -- since our last posting beginning the journey north, Ivory Lady spent the summer at Ripley Light in Charleston SC, as planned. We spent most of the summer at the cabin in the mountains, but did have a lovely week over the 4th of July when we cruised to Georgetown.

Admiral Jann decided there was no way Ivory Lady w/Captain Bill would be making the return trip without her, so she finished full-time employment at the end of September!

October was filled with visits to Ohio/Indiana to see relatives, great visit with dear friends Deb & Pete (whom we visited in their home in Cape Cod in September) and a fabulous weekend in Annapolis with Bob & Barb Sammis and Willy & Caryn Bain.

October brought beautiful fall weather in the mountains -- and we took full advantage with trips to Lake Jocassee with Old Times. We actually had her out four times this year -- twice to Lake Glenville and twice to Lake Jocassee. Special thanks to great friend, Larry Weir, who helped again in rebuilding the engine and preparing her for the summer! Old Times is a 1936 ChrisCraft -- and while she is in need of significant restoration, she still gets lots of "thumbs up" from folks as we cruise the mountain lakes.

On October 27, we closed up "Dry Dock" and headed for Charleston & Ivory Lady. We accomplished two needed repairs -- at the last minute, which is always the way with a boat! Thursday, October 28 @ 11:30a, we popped the docklines @ Ripley Light and began our journey south. Our first day took us to Beaufort SC -- a lovely and quaint city that treated us with an absolutely fabulous sunset.

By Saturday, October 30, we've made our way to Jekyll Island GA -- perfect weather, good bike ride and excellent accommodations @ Jekyll Harbor Marina. Tomorrow we'll make it to Florida and plan to stop in Jacksonville at the Florida Yacht Club. Stay tuned!