It has been a rainy couple of weeks here in Newport. Not only that, but other than two or three days of significant warmth earlier this month, it's been on the cold side too. We purchased a small propane heater that uses the 1 pound propane canisters, and it's been very comforting (to say the least) on some of the colder nights lately. Since we don't have the convenience of electricity it has proven to be a worthwhile purchase.
Some evenings have been just beautiful though. The harbor is beginning to fill up with boats and we have enjoyed the sights and sounds of Newport Harbor.
A Darth Vader Shields sneaking around the harbor kept us entertained one evening.
But we never tire of the sunsets. Top photo is from Obsession on Mooring 267, our Newport Home. The one below is from Goat Island overlooking the Bay and Newport Bridge.
We did manage a short trip to Cuttyhunk, but nothing was open. We tried out the new windlass and anchor chain - it handles differently and there was a learning curve. For the first time ever-we dragged anchor. After some serious discussion we realized we both made serious errors-David only put out 40ft. Of chain(we usually put out 60ft) and Janice didn't back town and "give it a little tug". Anyway, we took a mooring that night and the next day we re-proved our anchoring skills.
The two solar panels are handling the load of the refrigerator and a small freezer nicely. David's hard work and determination with re-wiring the alternator as per Balmar's instructions has proven that last year's problems were not ours, but the incompetence of the electricians we hired last spring and summer.
New Bedford will be our next trip after Memorial Day. The propellor needs adjustment and we'd see if Niemiec Marine can figure out why the engine puts out gray exhaust. Otherwise, we are "Good to go."
RAIN RAIN GO AWAY!!
JANICE AND DAVID WANT TO PLAY!
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