WOW. That's all I have to say... wow! We got home yesterday (didn't we??) and now it's time to leave (feels like tomorrow).
We have gone from 'glad to be home'; to grieving the loss of Miss Sophie; oh God, the fence is falling down; oops there goes the lawn with no water; bye bye Mojo; the rebirth of Women in Blue... the writing project; family stuff; and pretty much everything else that involves friends and family.
Yes, we're tired... but we're also looking forward to a wonderful cruising season on SSpirit (for those that have forgotten... SSpirit is short for Shannon's Spirit, our boat in Mexico). Suffice to say, we've met the neighbours and have a plan for the fence (which involves shoring it up for the winter and rebuilding it in May); a plan for the house (which includes just enjoying what we have and unpacking and sorting as we have time); and ourselves (newbies to cycling ... Kathy; busy researching and writing... CJ; prepping both body & soul for a 'more fun' next year... Kathy & CJ).
By the time we're ready to sail, dear SSpirit will be spiffed up with a new windlass and anchor chain, a bunch of electrical stuff that Kathy feels necessary :-), a few mechanical upgrades that CJ wants to take on; the return of our trusty dinghy and outboard from SV Shannon, and all sorts of bits and pieces that have made the TuDu list. We're really looking forward to a wonderful season this year.. and are excited that Sue and John haven't given up on us but intend to join us once we make it to La Paz. All going well they'll join us for some cruising just north of La Paz and then cross over to the mainland aboard the good ship SSpirit.
That's enough planning for now... no need to tempt fate. Suffice to say the next four weeks will be filled with preparing, building, ordering, organizing, packing, sorting, house prepping, and everything else that belongs in the 'going sailing for the winter' hand book.
We hope you are having an enjoyable summer and that your dreams are all coming true... or at least taking shape :-) Take good care... Will write again once we hit the road ... mid-Sept. Adios for now. CJ
