Thank you for those good wishes... I am sorry that we haven't had the opportunity to visit with you on Biscayne bay in a while.
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Janet and I both so enjoyed the time we spent with you, and watching you sail Bandolera II all by your little self (you are quite something.
I have finally retired, and yes I have been preparing Mystic Rose for quite a while for this journey, I think she is ready and today we all but finished loading her up for Saturdays departure. Our original plan was to sell the house here and move to the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake (Rock Hall), but what with the real estate "bust", we haven't been able to sell, so we are moving on to plan "B" which is to "snowbird" until the market gets better.
I have arranged a slip on the Magothy near my daughters house where we will play with the grandkids and sail the summer away and we will see what next Fall brings.
I will attempt to post some updates of our progress on the board, but unless Janet learns how to do pictures, that may not be in the cards ( I ain't no O.J.)
Have a great Summer on the bay!
Darrell
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