We have been slow going the last few days, as I wrote on Tuesday we were detained coming into Jacksonville due to a bridge that was closed? We started out Wednesday morning and traveled 2 hours and again they still were not able to open the bridge!!! We had only traveled 2 hours but we anchored just south of the bridge as they told us we would probably be able to get through early Thursday morning. Rod started a window sealing project that really keeps the wind and cold out, did some cleaning and straightening in the engine room, just kept busy!!!!! Boring cold rainy day. Watched some of the Olympics, check in on the kids with their weather conditions, and went to bed!!!
8am sharp, as we were told, we called and YES we would be able to get through anytime between 8:30-9:30!!! We were they when it opened!!!!
We had a full 6 hours of travel today. 64 miles That's not a long day, but we did not want to cross through The Cumberland Sound on a rising tide. So we anchored at Belle River in Fernandina Beach where we anchored on the way down. Still cold, and the wind it horrible!!! Tomorrow is suppose to improve, I think after midnight tonight. So we get to the same anchor place here and guess what? Our anchor will NOT grab the bottom!!! 5 times we tried,No go, it kept pulling lose from the bottom!!! We moved to a place Paula and Jim had anchored, Bingo!!! Anchor held!!! Then our left Motor will not start????? What???? But being the captain and mechanic he is, Rod went down and discovered a starter issue of which we can manually start the motor and get a new switch when we get to Brunswick tomorrow!!! Always something!!! Supper eaten, dishes washed, I'm about ready for bed!!! Ha. But it's a must to see a little of the Olympics first!!
Going to do our best to be in Brunswick, Ga. Tomorrow afternoon as we will stop for gas and probably stay a day maybe 2 . We have never been here by boat so excited to see a new place!! Also, it's Valentines Day and I am ready to get off onto some land for a good walk!!! I know Lexie is too!!! She has been such a good dog this trip!!! I have attached a few pics I took along the waterway today and this evenings sunset.
Hope all is warm and dry and staying safe!!! Pray for our safe travels!!! Ms. Fran and Capt Rod
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