January 11, 2009

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Ron & Phil - Jan 2009

January 10 - With 5 days left, we made an extra effort to get up earlier, stay out later and go further afield as we sought out the perfect mojito. Bill had his fill of Key West and headed back to his boat in marathon and during our mojito quest, Rich and I met our other classmate Ed Reilly for lunch. We then hooked up with Betty and Rich off s/v Trust Me from our marina in Maryland and we had several more mojitos with them in the afternoon, then joined them for dinner that evening. The next day we saw Ed and his wife Ann-Marie for lunch and once again, we happily indulged in too many mojitos at a nice cafe on a topless beach. We then went to their cottage for a great home cooked dinner.

I departed Thursday and headed for Atlanta to visit my lifelong friends Phil and JoAnn. It's been way too long since I saw them and we had a great dinner and talked about old times until well past midnight. Phil is fighting the good figh against a tough cancer but if anyone can kick ass with this stinking disease, he can.You're in my prayers buddy.

I left Atlanta the next morning and drove to Tennessee again and surprisingly, found a very good Italian restaurant. I considered staying on another day but the forecast was for sub-freezing temperatures back in Beaufort so I had to get back to tend to Lastdance.

Right now, I'm sung and secure aboard her and will spend the week here reviewing my book proof, and then go to Christopher's over the weekend. My Christmas road trip was great. I was away 19 days and coverd about 4000 miles driving through twelve states, several more than once. With January half gone, Christopher's deployment day is fast approaching. This will be his second tour in Iraq and third combat tour. I was hoping that Mr Obama would do what he said he would do and pull our guys out of that shithole but like all politicians, he lies like a rug. Anyway, just one more really cold month to endure here then the temperatures climb up into the 60's in March. Photos of the whole road trip are posted in the sites 2008 Voyage album. Regards and a Happy New Year to all y'all

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Capn Terry Griggs on January 12, 2009 7:51 PM

I don't know Capn Ron, but I just saw a picture of you in a suit, and I couldn't believe it was the same person. By the looks of it, you've maybe lost a few punds. Which means I won't have to edit out portions of your body in future pictures i may have a chance to take.
Sounds to me as if you're having a great winter, and have had a great Holiday season. Isn't there a pretty good sized lake in Tennessee that Last Dance would be able to sail, should you decide not to head north too soon. That would be tough sailing to get there tho, ha! Regards

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