Blocked Again
Yes, I’m still catching up…………… Two weeks after the 4th, we went to Block again. Since we are on a short leash for most of the summer, we can only go places within a 4-5 day reach, mostly alternating between … Continued
A Block Island Fourth of July
Still trying to catch up………… Our summer was destined to be one of mostly short trips. Al’s six immunotherapy treatments began on June 23rd and continued through July 28th, every Friday. By Sunday of each week he was ready to … Continued
Three Little Boats
This tale begins back in early July, 2016, only two months after we returned home from our second Bahamas trip. You just can’t take the sail out of the man. It was Al’s decision to sell our Morgan 43 and … Continued
Last Hurrah for Summer 2016
Wow, the end of summer came suddenly, or so it seemed. After 17 months in the water, Kindred Spirit would soon be hauled to hibernate through the New England winter. The September weather was cooperating, so how could we resist one … Continued
Birthday on Block
“When I get older losing my hairMany years from nowWill you still be sending me a valentineBirthday greetings, bottle of wine?If I’d been out till quarter to threeWould you lock the door?Will you still need me, will you still feed … Continued
Interrupted by Hermine – Hurricane Party!
We weren’t the only boaters impacted by the threat of Hermine. For us, it was a fairly easy decision to cut the trip short and head home. For cruising friends who were far from their homeport, or who had no … Continued
Off to the Islands – Nantucket, Interrupted
When we leave Lake Tashmoo, we usually head north and east around West Chop and East Chop on either side of Vineyard Haven harbor, dodging the big ferries as we cross. West and East Chop Lights are so similar, I … Continued
Off to the Islands – Lake Tashmoo & Vineyard Haven, MV
We intended to stay another day in Menemsha but the rolling became a bit much. Late that afternoon, we pulled up anchor and moved north around the western side of Martha’s Vineyard to tuck into Lake Tashmoo. Tashmoo is a … Continued
Off to the Islands – Menemsha, Martha’s Vineyard
From Block Island, the next island stop was Menemsha harbor in Chilmark on the western tip of Martha’s Vineyard, perhaps our favorite place on the Vineyard. Menemsha is a quiet, working fishing village with front row seats to beautiful sunsets. … Continued
Off to the Islands – Block Island, First
Each summer, for at least 8 years, we would take a three-week trip usually out to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. It’s been four years since we have cruised out that way and we have missed it. New England has the … Continued