Miss Cecile (Miss-Be-Haven)

[auguste]

Getting close.

Leave for NJ Wednesday to take possession Thursday 4 Nov 09

My son who teaches at university will be accompanying Ed (Fubar512) and I on the trip.

We are getting closer.

Packed all my camera equipment last night and got a new spare memory card.

[welder]

Gus...................Warm Clothes and Boaters refreshments .

[Boz]

Congrats, Gus! It's been a long haul for you, but you're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and this time it's not an oncoming train.

Hope you have wonderful weather on the southbound trip, and that you and your crew thoroughly enjoy the experience.

[v70cat]

Any update on the trip?

[auguste]

The boat is now mine . . . Starting the trip to OBX Saturday

Wednesday . . . my son Pierre and I drove down from Canada to NJ Wednesday, about 9 hours drive

Thursday . . . met the owner in the morning, we made sure all of the stuff was on board, went to the bank (to confirm the certified cheque), completed the paper work (I now officially own the boat) and then went back to the boat where the owner spent the afternoon with me explaining all the sytems and their secrets

Friday . . . spent the day provisioning the boat, met the engine mechanic who did the survey, got a pile of spare parts for the Cat 3208s (at a really good price), got the new name put on the boat

Plan for Saturday . . . We plan to leave around 6 AM and will go to Ocean City to get fuel and rest for the night . . . should take about 7 hours

Plan for Sunday . . . Continue through to Pirates Cove OBX NC . . . trip should take about 10 hours

When the trip is over we will post pics

[Chisox]

Gus,

Damn, that sounds like fun...enjoy the trip, watch for the fronts, relish the sea...CONGRATS!

Bob C

P.S. Keep in mind all who used to enjoy it before we did...and keep watch for them...

Edited November 7, 2009 by 250 Osprey

[v70cat]

Have a safe trip!

[v70cat]

So when are you planning on finishing the trip south?

[auguste]

Hi guys and gals

Just looked at the weather forecast (again) and it will be too bumpy for at least the next week or so before I can complete the trip.

Will keep everyone informed

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Forecast as of 10:03 am EST on November 18, 2009

S Of Oregon Inlet To Cape Hatteras Nc Out 20 Nm-

S Of Cape Hatteras To Ocracoke Inlet Nc Out 20 Nm

Including The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-

This Afternoon

E winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft dominant period 9 seconds. A chance of rain.

Tonight

Se winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Dominant period 8 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight.

Thu

Se winds 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.

Thu Night

S winds 10 to 15 kt...diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.

Fri

W winds 10 kt...becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of showers.

Fri Night

N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

Sat

NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers.

Sun

NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.