BOUGAINVILLEA AND SPIDERWORTS

I think we’ve finally become accustomed to life on terra firma. When I stand in the shower, the world no longer seems to be rocking! By the time we got home, the dogwoods and redbuds had already shed their blossoms. We missed the daffodils and fruit bloom. We’ve traded drinks in the cockpit for drinks on the deck, bougainvillea for spiderworts and irises.

The poplar flowers are abuzz with bees gathering nectar and pollen. Blackberry winter arrived and we wondered why we gave up the balmy Bahamian days that our friends are still enjoying.

Our arrival in Brunswick was a real homecoming. Sherri and Cindy were on hand to catch our lines and give us big hugs. We spent five days in Brunswick enjoying the freedom of not having to get underway and not having to look at the weather. The time was especially enjoyable because we were able to spend time with Matthew and show him some of the sights around Brunswick. Finally, we bit the bullet and began the process of getting stuff off the boat and into the car. It took 3 days and the car was packed. Then, of course, we had to stop in Atlanta to buy cheese and booze—3 cases of rum! Where to put it? There’s always room for another bottle of rum!

So, our departure from Now or Never! is a bittersweet experience. On one hand, we miss all the friends we made this year and all the friends we’ve accumulated over the years. On the the other hand, we are looking forward to watching another season in the woods and anticipating a new adventure in the coming weeks. Stay tuned and join us as we toast all our friends, present and future.