Parts are Here! :-)

Finally, all the right parts are here! We actually had them all the other day, but one of the couplings was incorrect. J.W. is working on the boat as we speak! I'm not sure if it'll be fixed tonight or tomorrow. Once the parts are installed, we still have to align the shaft and engine. There's also some weather to contend with. Either way, we probably won't leave until Sunday.

JW working

The new part








If you've seen the pictures I posted of Belhaven, the town does look a little deserted. The pictures were actually taken on the weekend when there really wasn't anyone around. Many of the stores were shut down too. When we went to the Farm Boy Restaurant, we found tons of people. I think the whole town was having lunch there on Saturday. During the week, the place is more active. Steve and I went to Fish Hooks twice for their lunch buffet. It was pretty crowded both times we went. And the food was great. If I don't leave here soon, I'm going to turn into a piece of southern fried chicken with corn bread for eyes.

For the past two days, the weather has been lousy. The marina is completely full tonight! The restaurant at the Inn is open every night and many people from their boats hang out there too. We know all the staff here now and we are always chatting with them too. We're actually starting to like it here. I hope we still remember how to sail when we finally leave!

More to come on our departure soon .... I hope! Au Revoir.

P.S. Happy Birthday Carl!