Cosmo helps us make a schedule and then revise
it because of the weather.
I know, I know, I KNOW!
We were supposed to be on our way Wednesday. But where are we? Sitting in a timeshare in Newport waiting for Jose and Maria to go away.
Although Jose did not make a direct hit on our coast, it is sitting to the south of us, churning up the waters and delivering high winds along the coastline. And, as we watch the devastation Irma and Maria have brought to our favorite and future cruising grounds we still worry that Maria will take a turn to the west or even stall off the coast like Jose has.
I have Hurricane Fatigue. I can only hope that once the sun shines again that my mood will change.
We were supposed to be provisioning, storing, fueling and smiling. Instead we were removing and stowing all the canvas and cushions down below, turning off all refrigeration and removing all perishables, tying up the sails and lashing down the dinghy and heading to shore with forlorn looks on our faces.
All canvas removed and stowed, cushions down below.
Mainsail all tied up.
Our Time Share points have and continue to serve us well, one night at The Inn on Long Wharf, two nights at Newport Onshore, and maybe one or two more since Jose is lingering off the coast and the forecast is for stronger winds.
View from Newport Onshore-Obsession is in the middle of the harbor.
All our laundry is done and Perrin joined us for a few nights. The shower and jacuzzi tub are a special treat along with the king size bed. Add a toaster and an electric drip coffee maker to that list and we feel like we are living in luxury. Although we have a water view, we can barely see Obsession as she rides out the weather all alone.
The Boat Show was a fun and different experience. We only went aboard one boat. We spent our time in the tents, bought new “clicky chairs”, lightweight and super absorbent cotton bamboo towels and we spent considerable time getting advice from fellow ICW cruisers.
The predicted weather pattern does not give us an opening to leave until the end of the month. Besides putting Obsession back together we will have to re-plan our passage down Long Island Sound, The East River and Jersey Coast. So, we will have another opportunity to watch a Patriots Game, maybe take in a movie or two, and attend Newport After Dark at 41North.
In case you're wondering, yes, we have entertained the idea of hanging it up for this year. Our condo will be empty on Nov. 1 and we worry if all the magical places we've heard about along the ICW will need a winter to recoup from Irma. They were just starting to recover from last year's visit from Matthew. As we approach October, we realize the colder weather and shorter days are also a guarantee. Someone reminded me, we are retired. TIME is what we have. Yes-TIME to wait out these two pesky storms? TIME to wait until next year? Only TIME will tell.
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