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When we arrived last Tuesday, we weren\u2019t sure if we would stay in Brunswick for 2 or 3 days, but we opted to stay for three, through Thursday and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at Brunswick Landing Marina.<\/p>\n29 November 2016 \u2014 A week later we are still in Brunswick, Georgia<\/p>\n
When we arrived last Tuesday, we weren\u2019t sure if we would stay in Brunswick for 2 or 3 days, but we opted to stay for three, through Thursday and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at Brunswick Landing Marina.<\/p>\n
These events are usually really good times.\u00a0 It is hard to explain, but you are surrounded by people you don\u2019t really know, and most likely will never see again, but you share so many things in common, there is never a shortage of conversation.\u00a0 Everyone learns from everyone else\u2019s experiences and so many stories are shared.<\/p>\n It is fun when we do actually run into people we met last year on our travels.\u00a0 While we were in Annapolis in October we met up with a very friendly couple a few boats down from us.\u00a0 After some basic conversation we realized we had shared last Thanksgiving dinner with them at Ladys Island, in South Carolina.\u00a0 We instantly connected like good old friends quickly helping each other out, sharing multiple dinners and learning from each other\u2019s experiences. \u00a0They were in the process of buying a new boat and started their journey south a month or later than us. \u00a0We wouldn’t be surprised if we run into them again in the coming months.<\/p>\n On Thanksgiving\u00a0 a couple we had met in Jekyll Island last year pulled into this marina to spend a few days.\u00a0 We recognized and remembered each other and again we were like old friends.<\/p>\n We realize that we probably won\u2019t keep in touch with most of these people, but when we do run into each other at a future port of call, it is fun to reconnect and catch up.\u00a0 We exchange boat cards so if we ever do need to reconnect we are only an email or phone call away (provided anyone\u00a0has cell or internet coverage wherever they are).<\/p>\n We woke up Friday morning with every intention of setting out that afternoon to do an overnight passage to St. Augustine, Florida. \u00a0Once there, we would tie up to a mooring ball Saturday morning for one or two nights. \u00a0Then another overnight passage would get us to Cape Canaveral, Florida for a few nights and then we would arrive in Ft. Pierce, Florida where we plan to spend the month of December.<\/p>\n But, living by the weather, we know plans sometimes change. \u00a0As we looked at the weather forecasts that morning, we discovered that although we could still make the plan work if we really had to, and it wouldn’t put us in harm’s way, the wind was not going to be our friend.\u00a0 It was forecast to kick up to 15 – 20 knots with gusts to 25-30 and clock around to the south meaning we would be beating into it once we arrived in St. Augustine.\u00a0 The seas were forecast to get churned up as well and it didn\u2019t look like it would a very comfortable set of passages or time on the mooring ball overnight.<\/p>\n Maybe we are getting a little spoiled and are becoming fair weather sailors when we can be, but we are in no hurry and there was no reason to move on if it wasn\u2019t going to be comfortable or fun.<\/p>\n There are definitely worse places to be stuck.\u00a0 We love the restaurant offerings and are eating very well.<\/p>\n The weather forecast is constantly changing, and this morning it now looks that another system will be arriving bringing more southerly winds to our itinerary.\u00a0 We still plan to leave Brunswick on Thursday and arrive St. Augustine on Friday morning, spend one night on a mooring ball, and then head out on Saturday.\u00a0 If the forecasts are correct with the southerly wind, we do have options and we may opt go back inside on the ICW for the remainder of the trip to Ft. Pierce. \u00a0But to be honest we both are still preferring the prospect of being able to knock off the miles by going off shore.\u00a0 Stay tuned.<\/p>\n Until then, a few boat chores are done everyday. \u00a0The birds here are tenacious and many and we end up cleaning the deck daily.<\/p>\n For those keeping score, today\u2019s chore was putting the dinghy in the water and firing up the outboard to see if it works or if it needs some TLC after being dormant for so long.\u00a0 SURPRISE!!! \u2014 it started with no problem.\u00a0 Of course the big test is when we actually NEED it to start, like when we are on the mooring ball in St. Augustine. \u00a0 We will keep you posted.<\/p>\n The rest of the time when we are not doing boat chores, we enjoy being bums just lounging around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 29 November 2016 \u2014 A week later we are still in Brunswick, Georgia When we arrived last Tuesday, we weren\u2019t sure if we would stay in Brunswick for 2 or 3 days, but we opted to stay for three, through Thursday and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at Brunswick Landing Marina. 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<\/a>One of the benefits of staying at marinas on holidays is that more often than not, the marina or residents put on a party.\u00a0 This Thanksgiving holiday was no different.\u00a0 The marina provided the wine, beer, turkey and stuffing and the boat owners brought sides and desserts.\u00a0 Well over 150\u00a0people attended which translated to over 70\u00a0different side dishes and desserts creating a fabulous array of food options.<\/p>\nSo, although the weather here never seemed too significant, we have no regrets looking ahead and planning our travel for what will be where we expect to be, rather than what is where we are.<\/p>\nWe decided to stay here in Brunswick, Georgia until that system blows through \u2014 looks like that may not be the case until Thursday, two more days!\u00a0 So what was originally going to be a 2 or 3 night stay has now turned into a 9 night stay – this means we qualify for the monthly rate here at the marina – maybe we\u2019ll stay here for the month instead of moving on to Florida right now.\u00a0 (Just kidding – sort of.)<\/p>\n