Twelve hundred miles, twelve hundred miles…the distant from Michigan to Branford,Ct., to Providence, Rhode Island to Surry, Maine. Eric drove a 16 foot box truck in two days 1200 miles. We started our trip to the boat late to help facilitate Eric and Sawyer’s move to Surry, Maine.
Eric and our son Eric drove from Surry, Me to Providence, Rhode Island Saturday and Sunday to empty their storage unit. So much fun on a holiday weekend! The 4th of July, the three of us went to a seafood restaurant and I had lobster.
On the trip back to Branford, we stopped in a rest area. They had composting toilets. It reminded me of the out houses of my youth without the smell! Imagine all the saved water!
Since Wednesday the 5th, we have been working hard to get Thistle ready to sail. Eric has installed our little furnace so we have heat in cold weather. Cutting a 4 1/2 inch hole in the deck is a little intimidating. Eric measured more than once. We now have a seat in the cockpit for night watch and it also holds stuff! New shower grate in the head. Wiring the new mast and Icom radio etc. etc.
Yesterday wasn’t a great day – Eric had dental pain. The dentist sent him to a specialist for a root canal. Originally, they said they had a opening 7/27. After explaining our situation, Eric had it done today but the downside the second appointment isn’t until 7/21! We have made friends in Branford so it’s ok being stuck here. We will continue working on projects and start day sailing when Eric feels better.
A few book suggestions, I will only list a few of my top favorites!
Total Control by David Baldacci Financial mystery – dead Fed Chairman, plane crash, and embezzlement. Need I say more?
Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain The story of three artists that takes place 78 years apart.
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult. Life during the pandemic. It reminds you what we have been through but has a great twist.
The Gown by Jennifer Robson. Downton Abby fans it’s a historical fiction about the making of Queen Elizabeth’s gown. They interviewed women who actually worked on the gown.
I’ve read a lot since last September. If you would like the complete list please contact me.
Fair Winds
Eric and Sharon.
Trading Up in 2019 
I’d love a book list!!! Hope Eric heals up quickly- lovely to see you are on the road again and on the way to new adventures!
Kristine
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Are you headed north or south? Your knitting is beautiful, as always!
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Headed north for a bit – Maine is getting less realistic unfortunately
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Wow. So glad you are doing the blog again. The lobster looks delicious; almost worth the trip. What kind of fuel do you use in the stove? Looks like you’ve been productive knitting. Hope Eric doesn’t have any complications with the dental issue. And it is so good to hear from you.
I’m just keeping on here; We went to Lansing yesterday to protest the governor and DIFS. We got some good media coverage, for all the good it does. We’re modifying our strategy for when lawmakers are back run session. More later.
Enjoy the time back East with the kids.
Peg
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Coal or wood I believe. It’s amazing all the obstacles people have thrown at your group. I was hoping the rally for Vladdy would help more. I pray everyday for fairness for all the victims.
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