We are now slightly more than 5/6th done with our "Great Loop" cruise,
yesterday we transited the LAST lock we will go thru. We're on the
familiar East Coast ICW and headed north (against the flow of
traffic).

Unfortunately we have family reasons to hurry home, or it would be
very pleasant to cruise this last bit of our Loop slowly & lazily.
Tonight we are anchored near an island in the Indian River just south
of Cape Canaveral; at 3 pm this afternoon we saw the shuttle launch.

We have taken the time along the way to stop & visit some good
friends, it is really nice to spend time with people you have gotten
to know over the years. I hope that more of you will stop by our
home... or maybe join us on a short cruise...

Sincerely
Doug King

On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:07:52 -0800 (PST), wrote:

We are now slightly more than 5/6th done with our "Great Loop" cruise,
yesterday we transited the LAST lock we will go thru. We're on the
familiar East Coast ICW and headed north (against the flow of
traffic).

Unfortunately we have family reasons to hurry home, or it would be
very pleasant to cruise this last bit of our Loop slowly & lazily.
Tonight we are anchored near an island in the Indian River just south
of Cape Canaveral; at 3 pm this afternoon we saw the shuttle launch.

We have taken the time along the way to stop & visit some good
friends, it is really nice to spend time with people you have gotten
to know over the years. I hope that more of you will stop by our
home... or maybe join us on a short cruise...

Sincerely
Doug King

I have an aunt who lives within hailing distance...




OzOne of the three twins

I welcome you to Crackerbox Palace.

OzOne wrote:
I have an aunt who lives within hailing distance...


So when are you going to stop by on one of your U.S. tours?

I've been hoping to introduce you to some American beer that actually
_isn't_ watery swill. Ask Marty!

DSK

On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:16:37 -0800 (PST), wrote:

OzOne wrote:
I have an aunt who lives within hailing distance...


So when are you going to stop by on one of your U.S. tours?

I've been hoping to introduce you to some American beer that actually
_isn't_ watery swill. Ask Marty!

DSK

I'd love to Doug.
We're off to Hobart over New Year then Squaw for 3 weeks after that.
Unfortunately we sort of fill the book before we leave catching up
with friends and doing a little business, and rarely have time for a
diversion.

I am looking at a trip to Sth Carolina end of March or April to pick
up another plane and ferry it back to Oz but that's usually a rush
with little slack time other than in LA where the ferry tanks are
installed.....we'll see what eventuates.




OzOne of the three twins

I welcome you to Crackerbox Palace.

On Dec 21, 10:07 am, wrote:
We are now slightly more than 5/6th done with our "Great Loop" cruise,
yesterday we transited the LAST lock we will go thru. We're on the
familiar East Coast ICW and headed north (against the flow of
traffic).

Unfortunately we have family reasons to hurry home, or it would be
very pleasant to cruise this last bit of our Loop slowly & lazily.
Tonight we are anchored near an island in the Indian River just south
of Cape Canaveral; at 3 pm this afternoon we saw the shuttle launch.

We have taken the time along the way to stop & visit some good
friends, it is really nice to spend time with people you have gotten
to know over the years. I hope that more of you will stop by our
home... or maybe join us on a short cruise...

Sincerely
Doug King

Congratulations and I hope it was a good trip.

This year has been exceptionally busy for me and I haven't been able
to spend much time online. All the best for Christmas and perhaps we
might meet late next year.

PDW

PS: My old work email address no longer reaches me.

On Dec 20, 5:07*pm, wrote:
We are now slightly more than 5/6th done with our "Great Loop" cruise,
yesterday we transited the LAST lock we will go thru. We're on the
familiar East Coast ICW and headed north (against the flow of
traffic).

Unfortunately we have family reasons to hurry home, or it would be
very pleasant to cruise this last bit of our Loop slowly & lazily.
Tonight we are anchored near an island in the Indian River just south
of Cape Canaveral; at 3 pm this afternoon we saw the shuttle launch.

We have taken the time along the way to stop & visit some good
friends, it is really nice to spend time with people you have gotten
to know over the years. I hope that more of you will stop by our
home... or maybe join us on a short cruise...

Sincerely
Doug King

Well Doug, it doesn't look like we will be traveling in your neck of
the woods anytime soon but who knows.... someday we may be knocking
on your door.

While we were traveling it took me by surprise to see that you were
off cruising as well. From what I've read you've had a great
adventure. Doesn't it just make you smile!

Merry Christmas!

Barb

Peter wrote:
Congratulations and I hope it was a good trip.


Thanks, it's been so much fun that it ought to be illegal



PS: My old work email address no longer reaches me.

Officially retired? Cool!! Congrats to you and welcome to the world of
*real* work!


ladysailor wrote:
Well Doug, it doesn't look like we will be traveling in your neck of
the woods anytime soon but who knows.... someday we may be knocking
on your door.


They say the world is actually round.... you all will get here
eventually if you just keep going!


Merry Christmas!

Hope you & Mike have a Merry Tropical Christmas

DSK