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Casey



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:31 am    Post subject: Dessert 1st, Northbound on the ICW Reply with quote

Dessert 1st is northbound on the ICW.

We launched from Astor (FL) on Saturday, and hope to go
as far as Chesepeake Bay (MD). The grand plan is to cruise
North for two months, then two months on the Chesepeake,
then two months southbound back to FL. ...if the heat/humidity/
Mosquitoes don't get us! Smile

...just past Palatka, FL
Wx is Perfect!

Best,
Casey&Mary
SPOT: http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0eg71TJmDHECiGqSvFM05PuHgY9XbCayZ

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We're envious! You guys are going to have a wonderful time, as you always do. There is sooooo much to see and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing many pictures!

Rob (& Mary)
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hardee



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

HI Casey & Mary,

Great news. What a neat plan. Sure want to wish you the best, a safe trip and good dreams. I'll try and follow on the SPOT site as I am interested in something similar, with maybe some less time on the Chessy. I am going to work on some longer trips this summer and do some refining. You are setting a great example.

Harvey
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You folks are off for a great experience -- we know you'll enjoy that great route.

Cruise around the Carolina Sounds en route - fabulous in springtime
(and fall).

And have fun cruising the Chester River. And check out the song, "I'm going to cruise the Chester River".

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Larry Patrick



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds great,enjoy your trip,will be waiting on some photos hopefully.
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ghone



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We'll be following your Spot. What a trip. Have a ball
George and Carolyn
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking forward to following along please send lots of pictures.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We too will be again following your SPOT & looking forward to photos & updates.

J&J

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Casey



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 1:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yesterday's quote of the day....

While talking to an RV couple on the dock at Green Cove Spring, the lady commented: "Why would anyone want to spend that much time on a boat(?) ... all you can see is water!" We were speechless (and they claimed to have previously owned a 40' sailboat)!

The dock at GCS was pretty marginal (rickety, none of the elec outlet's seemed to work, no water or showers ... and $20/night). We opted to anchor-out. Good decision.

Then we found "Black Creek 1" an anchorage listed on Active Captain. It was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Scenery was stunning, and the wildlife (mostly birds, gators, and frogs) gave us a concert for a good part of the night. It was like being in the Amazon or the Daintree Rainforest. The only downside is that Mary now wants to buy a houseboat and Live there.

This morning we pressed-on to Mulberry Cove, the marina at Jacksonville NAS. Fourteen miles today! We'll be here for at least a night, or maybe two. Electricity & showers are a good thing when it's warm - and at $9/night it's a good place to 'hang for a bit.

Best,
C&M
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Casey and Mary,
Sounds like you are hitting the right spots. Funny how the SPOT track takes you over the hard bumpy stuff Laughing

Take care and enjoy the warm.

Harvey
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Will-C



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 2:32 pm    Post subject: Dessert 1st, Northbound on the ICW Reply with quote

Casey,
Are going to do trailer back home from the Chesapeake bay tour? Or boat back down? We want to do from Cape May New Jersey to Fort Pierce Florida most likely in the fall. The plan is to leave the boat in Florida and fly home and take the truck and trailer back down and spend a month or so in Florida before dragging it home. We will be in Rock Hall Md. in June, July time frame. Maybe we will bump into to you folks again.
D.D.

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Casey



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dave, watch the SPOT from time to time (SPOT address is in an earlier comment) and you'll see where we are.

Our plan is to boat-up then boat-back to FL. (Two months northbound, then two months in the Chesapeake, then two months southbound.)

We're having a rather tough time making miles. Yesterday we did fourteen miles (Black Creek to JAX NAS). Then today we made it all of nine miles to Ortega Landing Marina on the south side of Jacksonville. ...obviously, we're being RATHER lazy.

Ortega Landing Marina (we found the write-up and evaluations on Active Captain) had virtually ALL 5-Star ratings, and we had to check it out. OLM also has a practice they call "First and Fifty." For visitors who are at least fifty miles from home, and haven't stayed at OLM yet, the first night is FREE ! Yahoo!

OLM is truly a destination marina. Well layed-out, great facilities (including hottub, swimming pool, free laundry, elec, friendly staff, etc). For paying customer's the transient rate is a shade under $2/ft (taxes incl). We'd stay longer ... but we have other plans!

The ICW is pulling us North. (But not very fast!) Very Happy

Best,
C&M
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:26 pm    Post subject: Dessert 1st, Northbound on the ICW Reply with quote

We will keep an eye out for you. Lots to see and do on the Chesapeake. Over 2000 miles of shoreline. Not many rocks, good crab cakes countless rivers and bays to explore. Safe Travels
D.D.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There will always be a welcoming slip at Pamlico Plantation, on Broad Creek off the Pamlico River for you if your detour to Little Washington area before hitting the Pungo. PM if you decide to visit and I can give you details and set you up.
Will be working my way up to a trip of your magnitude.
Paul

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Gilbertsons



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Mary & Casey,

We are following your SPOT and can see you are already opening up to what will be a great adventure. Can't wait for those quality photos when you update your website as you complete your trip!
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