Thursday 14 January 2010 Ft Lauderdale
The EJ's Voyage
Mike Everton-Jones
Thu 14 Jan 2010 17:08
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Back on board in Ft Lauderdale! Good to be reunited
with our baby. We had a lovely Saturday evening and Sunday prior to our
departure to Miami on Monday with Jamie, Emma, Jay, Ann and Ted (Emma's parents)
and have to admit that it was hard leaving this time because we will miss them
all and most of all our beautiful grandson.
We also caught up with Pete and Helen in Ealing on
Sunday night and it was lovely to see them again as always.
Easy and uneventful trip over. The fears over
tightened security checks for flights to America were unjustified. We did not
see any more security than usual. Entering the US in Miami was equally easy and
no queues. We hired a car and drove to Ft Lauderdale. Certainly didn't expect
the cold weather! FALBALA was waiting for us in good shape. She probably felt it
a bit humid inside as we had stored the sails in the saloon and the cushions
as the result had some mould on them but nothing dramatic. Unfortunately,
we couldn't get the heater going so we went out for a meal then straight under
the duvet!.
Next morning was bright and sunny but still cool.
We put the mainsail back on, cleaned the boat and did various jobs to put
everything back together.
Yesterday was has spent the day driving all over
the place to collect parcels, visit the customs office, booking the yard where
we are going to be lifted out of the water on Tuesday. I have been running,
cleaning and polishing the wood panels.
Today is overcast and still not warm. Still loads
to do on board. Amazing how much stuff we stored away when we left the boat in
November!
So all is good despite the unusual
weather.
More soon.
Love
Mike and Catherine
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