The most dangerous part of sailing is having a schedule, either real as in picking up a crew somewhere at a particular time, or imaginary. For the next week it looks like a NE wind 10-15 with higher gusts coming down the Deleware River. We want the current to be with us, that is flowing north. The combination leads to choppy seas and very slow going. We tried it yesterday. At times we were halted completely by chop. Then the starboard engine overheated. I thought we were going to have to replace the impeller so we went back to harbor with the jib and one engine. Turns out that the strainer was clogged and when it was all cleaned out the engine was working fine. Also cleaned out the port strainer. Cape May is not a bad place to hang out.
Monday, September 17, 2007
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Hi, I'm home after 2hr to AC, 2hrs in AC (itmakes my skin crawl),2h1/2 hrs on the casino bus. Yes it happened. I got on the bus,stowed my stuff and sat down. Shortly a woman stoppedd and said " I'm sorry but you ae in my seat". I smiled, got up and moved across the aisle. Sure enough a couple stopped and told me I was in their seat. We were now at Showboat and the bus was filling up . Then a woman had mercy on me and asked me to take thesaet next her. It was empty because her husband had decided to stay overnight so HIS seat was available. Some things never change!!!
Thanks again for the ride,
george
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