Category Archives: General

2011-09-05 100% pass mark achieved :):):)

Posted on 4 September, 2011 Sun by Lance

Wow, Mary and I both deserve a pat on the back!! We did our Marine Radio Operator’s Exam today and both passed with 100% each Now we can use our radio (VHF and marine SSB) legally!

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2011-09-04 Packing for Spring (or Winter)

Posted on 3 September, 2011 Sat by Lance

Anything about the next photo that makes you think we are packing up the house: The rest of the house looks pretty much the same. and then outside our lounge we have the first stirrings of spring – note the … Continue reading →

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2011-09-02 A new chapter

Posted on 2 September, 2011 Fri by Lance

Today I start a new chapter in my life. Why? Well it was my last day at work and from here onwards its all one way toward our cruise. Actually, its not my very last day ever! I am not … Continue reading →

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2011-08-28 Waiting for news of any damage from Irene

Posted on 27 August, 2011 Sat by Lance

These are photos sent to me of Amanzi in preparation for hurricane Irene: All alone in the yard – Canvas stripped off Clouds gathering in the distance Looking very very ominous!!!!!

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2011-08-26 Hurricane Irene

Posted on 25 August, 2011 Thu by Lance

Well, if it’s not enough to worry about packing up the house, organising removals and storage, flights to and from US, re-homing our cat, planning our trip, co-ordinating visitors, and more, now we also have to be concerned about a … Continue reading →

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