Diane's turn

I have hesitated in posting because I feel that I have unfinished business here. First of all, I first posted 3/8/09 when we decided to go on a one month trip down the coast of Texas to see if this was something that we would like. I ended up using e-mail instead of blogging but as I have talked to my friends about our current plans, one friend commented "I thought you returned from your last trip not liking living on a boat" Wow, was I surprised. Did I say that?? So, I went back to my e-mails. Reading them reminded me how much I enjoy the water and being on a boat. How much I like the "adventure". Yes, I did comment on being "Marina Hoppers" and not liking "letting go of the land" but as we continue to sail I am more than ever drawn to this particular adventure. How long will it last? Who knows!



Now for this business of getting certified by the ASA (American Sailing Assoc.). A great program. Yes, I was absolutely "giddy" about taking the courses. I looked forward to sailing with a certified "captain" and being in a teaching situation. While I have years of experience sailing with Dave, there are definite areas of my skill that needed tweaking or were lacking altogether. My 3day 2 night trip was intensive and definitely helpful unfortunately, sailing with people you don't know can be a real challenge. (read between the lines!) And, yes, I did get my certification. My next class is navigation and chart plotting which was what got me started with ASA in the first place. Dave is thrilled and I can't imagine setting out without as much knowledge in this area as possible. This class is two days in the classroom. Yes, they will be strangers but at least your not living with them.



I am still in the overwhelmed stage. Not about the trip but in the preparations leading up to our departure. While Dave has concentrated on the boat, I have concentrated on the house and our properties and setting everything up on line. There are days when we just look at each other and say, "I can't wait to get started" Part of my overwhelmness (is there such a word?) has to do with all the traveling I have been doing. The good news is that I have seen almost every member of my family in the last month and Scott's return to the U.S. and having the two oldest grandchildren this week have been wonderful. Busy busy times. . . . . and Dave wonders why I don't post much. This will probably be it for me. I look forward to posting after we get started.