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<\/a><\/p>\n(This is one of my favorite pictures of all time. When I took it we were in the middle of the channel. Reagan\u2019s \u201cTrust but Verify\u201d screams out to me when it comes to chart plotters!) <\/p>\n
(Mile 50 of the Intercostal Water Way \u2013 we still have a ways to go!)<\/p>\n (Welcome to North Carolina, Please enjoy your stay) \u2013 Photo Kindred Spirit<\/p>\n (After a long day on the water \u2013 we had wonderful dinner aboard Kindred Spirit)<\/p>\n – Photo Kindred Spirit<\/p>\n After moving the boats a couple miles from Buck Island to Broad Creek it was time for a little exploring. We stumbled across a small creek\/canal that had the theme song of \u201cDeliverance\u201d coming from it. How could we resist? <\/p>\n (I told Al & Michelle there family would get this picture if we did not make it out)<\/p>\n (We would not have wanted them to go on their own!) \u2013 Photo Kindred Spirit<\/p>\n Kindred Spirit got underway to continue their trip south while Annette and get some chores done and a little more sight seeing. First was to get the chores taken care of. First thing to be conquered was wooden stoop step into the cockpit. The varnish was terrible and I just had not made time to tackle it. Primarily because I did not know how I was going to get it off. See the builder or a previous owner did not want it to fall off so in addition to the screws they used some caulk\/adhesive just to be sure. I was certain I was going to crack the wood before I got it off, but the Lucky Duck emerged! I was not prepared to start the varnish but at least know I can get the thing off when I am ready!<\/p>\n I have been having a small test of will with a leaky deck drain but today I am feeling confident that a new cover and a little Butyl Tape will resolve the problem once and for all!<\/p>\n Meanwhile the Admiral (aka Seamless Sailor) busily working on sewing projects. <\/p>\n (Seamless Sailor displaying todays accomplishments, chart cover, a repaired flag and a repaired swim platform cover.) <\/p>\n (Evening moon rise as I was manning the grill)<\/p>\n Magnolia expects to stay here in Broad Creek until Sunday when we pan to sail about 25 miles west to Edenton, NC. The town is suppose to have a historical significance, I just don\u2019t know what that is yet\u2026.will let you know! Until then, be safe A**2<\/p>\n PS Kindred Spirit, you are missed!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After transiting our first lock, a few bridges, crossing the boarder into North Carolina, , saying \u201csee you soon next time\u201d to Kindred Spirit and performing boat maintenance in \u201cexotic locations,\u201d it was certainly full week. (This is one of … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n