Okaaaay....so the mechanic came around 8:30 this morning and after checking what he was told to check (via Annapolis mechanic), everything was good, except it isn't as our engine woes continue (port one this time - they seem to take turns). Ongoing problem for 4 years, but REALLY thought we had it fixed after our time in Annapolis. VERY frustrating for Mark and we have mechanics scratching their heads in MI, FL, NJ, MA, MD and here in NC trying to figure this all out! Yours truly is ready to blow a gasket (just like Catrina)! HA......no...no, but close!
So in spite of all this mess (which I don't understand all the mumbo jumbo of the engine's innards anyway), we keep saying it could be much worse - nobody died or we are not dealing with a serious illness, etc. Instead of spending another 5 weeks traveling south, we are switching gears and going north tomorrow and back to Annapolis (5 days or so, depending on weather). Those folks seem to have it together and know the proper channels to go thru to get some answers. We will then get our truck in Oxford and drive on home.
Not sure where we'll go from there, but thinking we'll take Daisy north (maybe Michigan) and enjoy some of that pretty state (should be cooler than down south for sure).
At least as nomads, we have the time (no commitment till we pick up Brady in late July
and bring him back to IL)
Stay tuned for further updates.
Borrowed the courtesy car and went to Ace Hardware, lunch at Taylor Creek Deli (another Bo-fert winner) and then picked up a few items at Food Lion.
When we started this trip (June 14th), we thought we would be anchoring out several nights, but not with this heat....many of the marinas do not allow grilling on back of boat, so we have chicken, brats, and burgers in the freezer - just waiting. Maybe we'll hit some cooler temps as we go north?
So sad to see the destruction in Lee County, IL (where we hail from) after last night's tornadoes/storms especially near Sublette (my hometown) and at Woodhaven Lakes, a huge camping community. Thankful there were no deaths or serious injuries.
Our last dinner in Beaufort was at The City Kitchen here at the marina....oh my, another winner. I had shrimp and grits (since I'm not going to be in Low Country.... and sticky pudding.) Excellent and definitely worthy of its #2 ranking for Beaufort restaurants by Trip Advisor.
Tomorrow....we are northbound!
Our last dinner in Beaufort was at The City Kitchen here at the marina....oh my, another winner. I had shrimp and grits (since I'm not going to be in Low Country.... and sticky pudding.) Excellent and definitely worthy of its #2 ranking for Beaufort restaurants by Trip Advisor.
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Evening Pat: So sorry for your engine problems, but you have to do what you have to do. At least, you got to spend a few days in NC and enjoyed Beaufort and all it has to offer even though it was hot, hot and hot. I see where you mentioned eating Red Drum fish in Beaufort and had never heard of that particular fish. I checked with Bob and he said they call it Drum in NC, but where he fishes in Florida it is just called Red Fish. That is the fish they catch more of when in Florida. I have eaten it and it is good. You know I do not like fish, but I do like salt water fresh fish that I have had at Nate and Jane's in Florida. Safe travels North, then on to Illinois and where ever the road takes you. Love, Judy
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