THE HIGHS AND LOWS
The New Sail Newport Building at Fort Adams.
All lit up for her debut.
All our friends know that as sailors we have become avid weather watchers. The low pressure systems and the high pressure systems literally run our lives. These past few weeks the lows and highs became more than just weather phenomenon though. We seemed to be riding a roller coaster of highs and lows and twists and turns.
HIGH-Sail Newport Gala Saturday, September 9, 2017. What a night. It was THE place to be that night in Newport. From being met at the entrance with a glass of champagne or a rum punch, to the beautiful skies on the walk back down the waterfront of Fort Adams to our boat docked at the Volvo docks later that night, it was a glorious night to support and promote sailing of all shapes, sizes and forms. The new building was shining in the clear night sky, the food was exquisitely prepared and served with a Caribbean Flair and the evening of fun and laughter that allowed us all, for a few hours, to set aside or concerns for those in the path of Hurricane Irma.
Our friends Mariah and Bob at the Gala.
Oh, what a night!
LOW-Hurricane IRMA. She kept us glued to the TV, weather Channel and Social Media. She brought devastation to some of our favorite sailing memories; BVI, St. Martin, and what we hoped would be places to make new memories, Key West, St. Augustine, Savannah, Charleston, so far all of our friends and relatives in Florida are fine, but we are hearing that the Keys are like a “War Zone” and Jacksonville is experiencing record level flooding.
HIGH-The weather here in Newport has been absolutely gorgeous!
LOW-We set aside these 2 weeks in September for Dr. Appointments and other commitments so we haven't sailed anywhere. We will have to re-think this plan in the future.
David added 2 new 12V charging plugs. On a boat every chore involves moving stuff and working in small spaces.
HIGH-Patriots Football season has begun with a gathering of our Landing friends in Fall River. And we get to see one more game with them on Sunday, September 17.
LOW-The Patriots LOST the season opener!
HIGH-We have custom made (thanks to my sister Mal) Patriots logo fleece fender covers. We will use them whenever we are dockside for a Patriots Game. If you want a set let me know.
LOW-with all the damage to docks in FL I wonder if or even when we will be dockside to show them off.
HIGH-New cushions were delivered and we are enjoying their soft feel and VERy bright whiteness.
LOW-I now make everyone remove their shoes when they come aboard, and only step on the towel. It's a throwback to 2004 when Obsession was brand new. Hence my Email address, NBBJ2004 (New Boat Bitch Janice).
HIGH-Sunday, September 3-A delicious eggplant Parmesan dinner at Massimo, where the former Mediterraneo (one of our favorites) used to be on the Hill in Providence followed by a leisurely stroll around Waterfire in Providence. This has always been a September tradition for us. This year the only scheduled Waterfire was for September 24, after our scheduled departure date. This one was just added to the schedule in late August. The evening was as it always is, comfortably cool, and just perfect for a stroll along the river lit up with fire and piped in eclectic, unusual music.
LOW-An ATM ate my debit card the other day. Trying to update accounts associated with it is a nightmare!
HIGH-Boat Show is in 2 days. That means lots of “shop”talk, dreaming and a few planned purchases.
LOW-There will be NO North Pacific Yachts at this show. Maybe that's a good thing though. Obsession will provide us with a home and transportation for the next year or so.
HIGH-Departure date from Newport still close to Sept. 20, weather permitting even if we have to “dilly dally” down Long Island Sound.
The spaghetti tracks of Jose that is headed out to sea. He may delay our trip a bit if he kicks up some seas in Long Island Sound.
LOW-Now we have to work around the East River closing between Sept. 21 and 27. Totally changes because of tide and currents.
HIGH-David’s CT-Scan was clear, blood work good. We are GOOD TO GO!
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