Thank you so
much for asking…I am starting to feel better…we knew the first attempt was
going to be epic…too bad it was an epic fail…lol…like the Phoenix we will rise
from the ashes…Sometimes
bad shiz happens…epic fails- divorce, job loss, planned things go to hell, etc…it
is not the bad things that tell people who we are, but how we handle them…believe
me, doing the right thing is never the easy thing…
Lessons Learned from First Attempt (Good
and Bad)
1) I will leave a week early next year-
to a quiet place with no TV/ Computer/ Phone. At that time, I need to put all
focus on the paddle…my safety depends on it. Distractions almost cost my life
this time- though many people meant well, they left me a nervous wreck…their
concern almost killed me literally…
2) Girly Pirate Camping consists of at
least a cheap hotel…though the campsite and park (Anastasia) were quite
beautiful and the staff was impeccable…this Girly Pirate requires a shower with
hot water and a toilet with toilet paper in the room…I am aware that from time
to time I will need to camp, but only when necessary
3) Though I was honestly shocked and surprised
by how accurate the information was that I had found on the internet and I was
also given good information-but, there is nothing like checking it out myself…a
few very important pieces of info were missing…a proper float plan must have
all possible information-there is no such thing as being too aware
4) This will give Debby time for proper
training…I was impressed at how she jumped into the role of the driver- this
job has a lot of tedious responsibilities…she is picking up the computer role…I
hope to have her active with a camera soon…
5) We over
prepared- we had everything we could need or ask for…the next time we will not
carry so much…weight among the vehicles is something to consider…room to move
is a thought also
6) Though I started on the Intercoastal,
I went to the Atlantic at the first available inlet…The Lady Blue Horizon cut
the water like a knife thru butter and stayed completely water tight…I admit I
was nervous about her first time in the 8-12 foot breakers…she handled just as
easily as she had on calm water…heading into the Intercoastal as the Man of War
jellyfish became to plentiful…the Intercoastal is beautiful, but offers little
in the way of shade or places to pull off to take a break
Lessons learned…bad things happen…evaluate
what happened…find your obstacles…then find out how to overcome them or if they
are worth overcoming…do not give up on your goal…
Avast and Good Day Me Hardies,
Captain D
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