Well, we are crossing the Gulf finally. We have a small window of moderate weather, with hurricane forces ahead us and gale forces behind us. Hopefully the storm in front of us will outpace us or diminish, while we go faster than the storms behind us. This time of year, storm after storm shoots out of the east along our track home, we just have to slip in between them.
The barameter is rising finally, which is an excellent sign.
We have run out of places to hide out, so we have to run for it. So far, it’s been bumpy, but not too bad - 5-10 foot seas and 20 knot winds.
We should be at Cape Spencer in a day or so, and I might have cell service for a bit. It’ll probably be in the middle of the night, so unless you work graveyard, don’t expect a call.
Our current ETA is the 30th of October. Once we get to the inside passage at Cape Spencer, our arrival becomes more certain.
Just returned from two weeks helping my mother and Dan Moore. All is well, as well as can be expected. I’ll say a prayer for your safe voyage.
Dan,
It’ll be good to see you again! karen and I have insured that your legend continues to grow during your absence. Nothing you can’t live down, I’m sure. We have Dan moments sometimes…last one was this past Saturday at the University farmers’ market: We were foody-shopping in the rain (in true Seattle style), and came upon an amazing assortment of big, beautiful mushrooms, followed a few booths later by creme freshe and freshly butchered lamb. Karen sighed, “Dan should be here for this….”
See you on the 30th(ish)!