Well, it’s been awhile…

February 20, 2013 – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (!)

Here’s what we’ve been up to since our last update:

May it be a happy, peaceful, prosperous, healthy new year for everyone.
May it be a happy, peaceful, prosperous, healthy new year for everyone.

Somehow it’s 2013 already!  Our year to cross the Pacific is here!

We spent a few days in Honolulu, Seattle and Eugene.  Then we’ve kept busy with boat projects – it’s been a fun couple of months, and we’re ready to be leaving “real soon now”!

Richard in Hawaii

From This
Our first time cleaning and greasing our winches. This one surprised us with BALL BEARINGS. Fortunately none got away.
We cleaned up all the green shaft grease and covered it with the Andersen recommended grease. It’s in great shape!
To this
Isn’t that a BEAUTIFUL SIGHT?!

 

Radar reflectors. We installed new ones before leaving Anacortes, WA. Long work, but necessary, and EVERYONE can see us on radar now!
Radar reflectors. We installed new ones before leaving Anacortes, WA. Long work, but necessary, and EVERYONE can see us on radar now!
Radar reflectors. We installed new ones before leaving Anacortes, WA. Long work, but necessary, and EVERYONE can see us on radar now!
Radar reflectors. We installed new ones before leaving Anacortes, WA. Long work, but necessary, and EVERYONE can see us on radar now!
Our loot from a fundraiser here in Paradise.
Our loot from a fundraiser here in Paradise.
The next time there's an undersea fiber cut, Richard is ready to splice!
The next time there’s an undersea fiber cut, Richard is ready to splice!

 

Not homemade by the Krogstad's (the very best), but very drinkable!
Not homemade by the Krogstad’s (the very best), but very drinkable!
Organizing spices
Organizing spices

One Comment

  1. Well, I already sent you an e-mail. Love your photos. So exciting to be so close to the big adventure!! Sorry we seem to be missing each other on Kauai. Just in case: We’ll be there April 1 to May 13. Since this has been the “winter from hell” for us after the accident, we are really looking forward to going back to our island.
    Have a fantastic trip over the big pond!
    Maria and Per