Friday, June 15, 2012

Padanaram - Home Again!

After leaving Block Island we had a fast sail across to Newport, and had a fantastic time as always visiting our friends the Marstons. On Thursday the 14th we left Newport bound for Padanaram (South Dartmouth). The ride was a bit rough, 20 knots on the nose, and drizzly. I was wearing jeans, a sweater, and fouly jacket, more clothes than I've had on in a year for sure! When we turned the corner into South Dartmouth, the sun came out, and we glided into the harbor on a lively beam reach. Our friends on Verve and Trilogy were onboard to cheer us in. What a strange feeling, to be back after such a trip. We've had offers of loaner cars from several friends which we really appreciate. We ended up borrowing Derek and Jen's car to take a ride to the VW dealership to check out their CCs. Great, sporty cars. John is negotiating as I type. Hard to take on a new bill with no income! But that too will come.

The Williams and Susanna and kids, came down for dinner at the Yacht Club. It was great to see our friends and also the other familiar faces at the club. Our dinner reservation was at 7:30, and by chance, I ran out to the boat using the launch to get Tyler a change of clothes, and was informed the launch service ends at 8. That would have been classic...first night back and trapped on shore with our dingy securely attached to Zusammen. Anyhow, we had a great dinner, I had lobster and avocado spring rolls, and Shrimp Mozambique...YUM! Can't say my onboard cooking was anywhere close!

Today we'll try to wrap up the car purchase, and then this afternoon sail over to Cuttyhunk for the club's Father's Day Cruise. There will be a BBQ on the beach which should be fun. On Sunday, we have to be back early for John to go with Forrest to do the Block Island Race week series. The kids start sailing lessons on Tuesday, which they are very excited for. Eliza is doing OPTI 2 and Tyler is doing lasers and then windsurfing.

Lively Sail!

Pulling in to the harbor

Padanaram

6 comments:

Gianna Barry said...

have fun see you guyss soon!!!!!! :0)

Anonymous said...

Welcome home!!!!! Can't wait to see you guys and hear about all your adventures!!! xoxoxMichelle

Anonymous said...

What an amazing time you have all had. No doubt it will be odd to back but good as welll. Hope you have a fun time with Tim and the kids. LAAx

Tom Shaughnessy said...

Welcome back! Enjoy a great summer.

Anonymous said...

Glad to be home! -Zusammen crew

Anonymous said...

I am stuttering like crazy in my video!
- Lize