Tuesday 1/27/09 Clearwater, Fl. spent most of the day cleaning the boat. Even with the calm seas we had on our crossing the boat managed to get a salt water bath. Greasy is the best way I can describe what it feels like when it gets on the grab rails and fiberglass deck. The good news is it washes off with fresh water and a little elbow grease. Swim suit & T-shirt attired I went to work. Life is good! Pam took care of the inside and got caught up on some laundry although the marina laundry wasn't the best. We both finished in time to clean up and have cocktails on the back deck before our real adventure of the day which was a walk to the Publix supermarket. Sorry Moonbeam, no HY-Vee down here!
Wednesday 1/28/09 After morning coffee we decided to continue our Southerly journey. We pulled out of Clearwater around 10 am and headed out into the Gulf. It wasn't long before Tourist was covered from top to bottom with salt water again! Seas were running 3' from the Southwest with 15 knot winds which caused the spray to blow up and over the boat once in awhile. We motored at about 8 to 10 mph which made for a rolly ride but not a hard jarring ride. (think of a weeble) We came back in the ship channel which leads into Tampa and are now anchored in the Manatee River near Palmetto, Fl. The temperature reportedly was 76 today. The forecast is for rain the next two days and falling temps. I hope it rains hard enough to wash the salt off. Call me lazy!
I've added some pictures of our travels that haven't been posted previously. Enjoy!
I think you would look good in that Pilgrim. Laundry all over the place, Pam with hairy arm pits, and you with your Larry shirt and Speedos on.
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