tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post6519154727720520465..comments2023-04-15T08:33:51.117-04:00Comments on momo and the big blue world: Attack of the forty foot…Paris Hilton?Monique http://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-36044237566529329522013-04-29T19:07:34.080-04:002013-04-29T19:07:34.080-04:00Hi Monique,
I'm late arriving here having bee...Hi Monique,<br /><br />I'm late arriving here having been watching Drake's YT channel for well over a year now. I like how we now get two perspectives... not that there's much appearing from you guys on YT just now... maybe that's why I'm here, getting my sailing fix. Still, my boat was splashed back in on Saturday and it's warming up here. Yesterday I had my first sail since October... What was I saying, oh yes, good to have two perspectives. I really enjoy seeing what you guys get up to, and your posts are very nice to read. <br /><br />I hope the seasickness abates before the big crossing.Justin C, by the sea.http://purestblue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-54896341335315942342013-04-04T16:05:40.419-04:002013-04-04T16:05:40.419-04:00Heh, we thought that since the construction was fi...Heh, we thought that since the construction was finished that it would be trouble free. Ah well, it certainly makes for a good story...Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-8562090701113681332013-04-04T16:04:00.017-04:002013-04-04T16:04:00.017-04:00Thanks Beth!
I'm hoping that the seasicknes...Thanks Beth! <br /><br />I'm hoping that the seasickness thing will slowly lessen…especially with all the time I'm spending on the boat in this rolly anchorage.Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-58236939192229071382013-04-04T16:00:38.500-04:002013-04-04T16:00:38.500-04:00Hi Mick,
Unfortunately we are not going to have m...Hi Mick,<br /><br />Unfortunately we are not going to have much time to explore Newfoundland. Once we leave Boston we're on a pretty tight schedule. We'll be jumping off from Nova Scotia straight to St. John's, then wait until we have a good enough weather/ice window to go to Greenland. <br /><br />Perhaps next time we'll get a chance to check out that area. *sigh* There's just never enough time to do all the cool stuff, eh?Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-62078823053222888362013-04-04T15:45:35.321-04:002013-04-04T15:45:35.321-04:00Hi Stu,
We should be in town for a bit longer. I...Hi Stu,<br /><br />We should be in town for a bit longer. If you could send me an email at sailparagon@gmail.com perhaps we could find a time to meet up. We can certainly try to answer some of your initial questions…there's even a chance that Drake has taken a look at some of the Westsail's on the market at the moment. He went out to see quite a few when he was looking for Paragon several years ago. Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-71006119077691142982013-04-04T15:22:48.028-04:002013-04-04T15:22:48.028-04:00Thanks, it was such a release to finally push off ...Thanks, it was such a release to finally push off of that dock for good. There were times, even days before, when it just didn't seem possible that we would leave. It's been wonderful!<br /><br />Definitely definitely try the prime rib. My only regret is that I didn't share because the portions were HUGE…and I got the smaller version. *grin* Enjoy!Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-24358901589605157062013-04-02T23:58:45.107-04:002013-04-02T23:58:45.107-04:00Hey, thanks for the vids guys, very entertaining.
...Hey, thanks for the vids guys, very entertaining.<br /><br />When are you folks going to be in NYC? We're hunting for a W42 ourselves and would love to trade you guys dinner for some of your hard-won wisdom about the model.<br /><br />Best,<br />-StuStuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089152573239197017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-61530230615446431282013-03-31T19:16:23.404-04:002013-03-31T19:16:23.404-04:00Been checking out your blog for a little while now...Been checking out your blog for a little while now. Saw the link on Drake's Youtube page. Very well done and fun to read. Congratulations on pushing off on schedule! I know that is a monumental task. <br /><br />Also a big fan of Coinjock and that stretch of the ICW in general. Will have to try the prime rib next time (maybe in a month or so).<br /><br />You are right about the sea sickness. The fact that you started to feel better after a day or two is a very good sign. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412311039599238129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-83791708154053314502013-03-30T22:57:30.505-04:002013-03-30T22:57:30.505-04:00Hi,
Curious as to where you hope to leave from fo...Hi,<br /><br />Curious as to where you hope to leave from for Greenland and where you plan on cruising when there? Are you going via the Belle Isle Strait?<br /><br />Mick mbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711099176840473395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-82777321006247470632013-03-30T09:59:25.235-04:002013-03-30T09:59:25.235-04:00Thanks for the update, been wondering where ya wer...Thanks for the update, been wondering where ya were. That damn bridge almost got us too a couple years ago. About the seasickness, some advise, stay at the helm as long as possible, keep your head up and eyes on the horizon, resist going below, if you do try to keep your eyes closed as much as possible, only peeking them open when needed. It is an inner ear and eye relationship. I suffer too, but have learned to control it pretty good, if I know it is gonna be rough, drammamine in advace helps me too.<br />Waiting for the next post, good luck, DeanCapt. Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15770426181393919663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-24759454046870325802013-03-30T09:14:16.997-04:002013-03-30T09:14:16.997-04:00Marvelous! Sorry to hear about the seasickness - ...Marvelous! Sorry to hear about the seasickness - misery! Pictures are great and I enjoyed hearing your tales! Thanks for sharing!womenswriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034877100597348596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-58250502760759048252013-03-29T17:42:27.212-04:002013-03-29T17:42:27.212-04:00Thanks Joanne!
If you find yourself meandering ...Thanks Joanne! <br /><br />If you find yourself meandering up the east coast this spring you should definitely pay us a visit…we'd love to see you!Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-52075383202785123332013-03-29T17:40:51.088-04:002013-03-29T17:40:51.088-04:00Yes, that is the one. There are some interesting ...Yes, that is the one. There are some interesting discussions going on right now on some of the sailing forums. here's one: <br /><br />http://www.sailnet.com/forums/general-discussion-sailing-related/97944-sailboat-perishes-off-hatteras-uscg-rescues-crew.html<br /><br />I can't help but wonder what was going through their minds when they chose that route. It's so easy to judge other people's actions with the benefit of hindsight, lord knows we've had quite a few question some of our decisions, but it seemed like such a foolish choice. I have so many questions that, I suppose, will never be answered. I guess I will just use this as another example of the great importance of doing your research and holding your safety above any deadline or schedule. <br /><br />The sea is a beautiful and tender companion, but her wrath is not to be taken lightly.Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-64159516300268823312013-03-29T17:10:28.453-04:002013-03-29T17:10:28.453-04:00As always...love! You have such a gift for writin...As always...love! You have such a gift for writing Mo! The pic of Douglass, Matt, you & Drake...my fav! JoanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-59501361898296324732013-03-29T16:58:32.028-04:002013-03-29T16:58:32.028-04:00This one? http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-md-r...This one? http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-md-rescue-at-sea-20130322,0,3683620.story?page=1Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-78417972562020749512013-03-29T16:52:57.571-04:002013-03-29T16:52:57.571-04:00With this trip you two are doing, You'll find ...With this trip you two are doing, You'll find your sea legs soon enough ;-)<br /><br />Good Luck!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-26052004352912893902013-03-29T16:44:34.379-04:002013-03-29T16:44:34.379-04:00Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying ...Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the blog. I'll try to update whenever I have internet. :)<br /><br />So a bight is a curve, or recess, in the coastline. If you look at a map of the United States you'll notice how there is an inward dip in the coast along the northern and southern edges that meets in a point at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. This curve tends to funnel current and weather into the Outer Banks, and Cape Hatteras in particular, where it collides and produces some serious weather and choppy seas. Add in the shoaling and you can see why it's caused over 1,000 ships to sink over the last several hundred years…most recently on March 6th, a mere ten days before we left, by two delivery captains.<br /><br />It makes me even more comfortable with our decision to stay out of harm's way and take the ICW. It may have taken a bit longer, but we arrived safely AND had some faaaaabulous prime rib!Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-63299821883577012682013-03-29T16:31:26.378-04:002013-03-29T16:31:26.378-04:00Heh, you don't know how many people have cried...Heh, you don't know how many people have cried out "You're going the wrong way!". It totally reminds me of that movie 'Planes, trains, and automobiles'. *grin* It would be nice to wait for some warmer weather, but if we're going to make it to Greenland within our time line we absolutely have to be in Canada (and ready to hop over) by June. <br /><br />I'm not a huge prime rib person either, but it was to die for! I only wish that Drake and I had shared a plate since the portions were huge. Next time...Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-17133611863164961642013-03-29T15:48:30.792-04:002013-03-29T15:48:30.792-04:00Firstly, what's a Bight? Second, great blog :...Firstly, what's a Bight? Second, great blog :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-29346825859641011692013-03-29T15:41:06.126-04:002013-03-29T15:41:06.126-04:00Wow... you guys know it's still March, right? ...Wow... you guys know it's still March, right? Shouldn't you be headed south? :)<br /><br />BTW, I agree, the prime rib in Coin Jock is the best there is. And I'm not a big prime rib fan.<br /><br />Also, nice pics! Sorry about the rough trip, though.Dave Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-84972740408825263722013-03-29T15:02:26.812-04:002013-03-29T15:02:26.812-04:00Thank you Cecilia. Drake and Adam were wonderful ...Thank you Cecilia. Drake and Adam were wonderful while I was feeling ill, but I'm beginning to think I will get over this. At least *fingers crossed* I hope so. :)Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-54307851978162889102013-03-29T15:01:11.477-04:002013-03-29T15:01:11.477-04:00Thanks Dan, it was a wonderful beginning to the vo...Thanks Dan, it was a wonderful beginning to the voyage. I was especially excited about having a bit of a breakthrough with my seasickness…on the fourth day I actually started to feel better! I'm hoping to trade these land legs in for some sea legs!Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/14770266910367787588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-80161564937625779652013-03-29T11:42:53.189-04:002013-03-29T11:42:53.189-04:00Monique
Thank you so much for your blogs, I look f...Monique<br />Thank you so much for your blogs, I look forward to them so much.<br />This is what life is all about and while I was living it, It was and still is the best years of my life. So enjoy each and every nuance of it.<br />BTW My Husband had sea-sickness also. He would take bonine the day before departure and then 1/2 pill while enroute. Sometimes he'd forget which made me into the dreaded solo sailor. Not much sleep but I did it.<br /><br />CeciliaCDeatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793770622115787446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948300976287438539.post-71308072557875925262013-03-29T10:29:50.516-04:002013-03-29T10:29:50.516-04:00Sounds like quite a trip.
All the pictures were g...Sounds like quite a trip.<br /><br />All the pictures were great too.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.com