Author Archives: Mary

7 October 2011 – Crabs!

Posted on 7 October, 2011 Fri by Mary

Think Maryland – think crabs! Crabs seem to feature on every menu here and last night, after a comprehensive run down on the boat’s systems with her previous owners, Hugh and John, we enjoyed a lovely dinner with them at a local restaurant. … Continue reading →

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5 October 2011 – Womens Only Boat Handling Course

Posted on 5 October, 2011 Wed by Mary

I’ve just spent a wonderful two days doing a “womans only boat handling course” out on the harbour in Baltimore. I was on a very luxurious, very big, 55ft launch! When we first saw our own boat on Monday afternoon she … Continue reading →

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1 October 2011

Posted on 2 October, 2011 Sun by Mary

After the amazing rush of the last few weeks, I can hardly believe that we are now relaxing  in California with my brother, Robert and his wife Christina. As you know we did most of the packing before driving down to … Continue reading →

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23 July 2011 – Admiral (First Mate) reporting for duty

Posted on 22 July, 2011 Fri by Mary

Well I guess it’s high time that I put pen to paper – or fingers to keyboard! And yes of course the Captain’s been egging me on – I hope this is not laying the ground rules for our trip!!!! … Continue reading →

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