Almost aboard!

 I will try to answer some questions now.
We don't have to do a lot to her to get her ready.  We will install new GPS, add some bumpers to protect her from bumping into docks, need an antenna for our TV, a little wax/polish/cleaning, etc.  The big things are moving aboard, learning to handle it, USCG documentation, selling our camper and truck and stepping down the mast.  We can't have the mast up when we get to New York because it won't go under all of the bridges.  You can't sail on the inland rivers anyway and we don't know how to sail.  We will motor the whole way.

Our first destination will be Green Cove Springs FL near Jacksonville to establish residency, get new driver's licenses, and  register to vote.  We will then head north via the Atlantic Intracoastal waterway stopping at historical cities as time allows.  Bob's cousin lives at Ocean Isle Beach NC and we want to visit with him for a few days.  Our only rush is that we have to get on and off the great lakes by a specific schedule because of the seasonal changes.

Bob has wanted to do this for quite a while.  I started reading some books by people who have done this, and there are thousands, and decided that it sounded very exciting.  Since we are in our 60's but healthy we decided we better do this now while we can.  Do what you can for as long as you can!

Today is Sunday so we will relax and go to Church.  We want to hear from all of you, how you are and what you are doing.  We will miss our friends and family a lot!  Love you all.
Terry