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Voyage 2018: Chapter 1

Heading South to Abaco

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30 Nov 2017, Three Weeks in Vero, 27 39.678 N/ 080 22.326 W

First thing we have to do is pump up the dinghy. Mattie K. says she is going to help. We don't think so. Still she didn't put a hole in the pump. Our mooring mates on SV First Love (Gil and Sharlene) very nice and helpful. We didn't see too much of them as they went home for Thanksgiving. The mooring field is not as full as we remember from previous years. Not sure why.
Thanksgiving (USA version)!! The CLOD's (Cruisers Living on Dirt) hosted the Cruiser's Thanksgiving again this year. All us cruisers had to do was bring a side dish and our beverage. We had over 150 people participating. It was great. Best one ever.
We even had an after dinner concert with head-liners from SV Salty Paws (Bentley and Jim) and MV Dyad (Dave and Kathi) with support from some local folks. We would also see them in other venues in Vero throughout our stay.
What is this!! Yep, Ann is back in the hospital. Her old pancreas/spleen 'sew up' herniated; probably helping Bob with too many jerry jugs. First the ER, then a surgeon (Dr. Paul), then outpatient surgery, then post op consultation. Dr. Paul said she was good to go. Very special thanks to Tom Butz (SV Minden) for chauffeuring us everywhere and sitting in the waiting rooms. Also, we thank Johnathon and Meriluce (SV Majestic 7) for sitting with Bob throughout the operation.
Other special people on our visit to Vero include Sue and Al of SV Gelato who worried about Miss Ann before, during, and after the medical procedure. They came by and checked on us every day. Nice people. We wish them luck on their trip to Florida's West coast.
Soon, we will leave for Fort Pierce, then next Wednesday we hope to cross the Stream, overnight on the Banks,and arrive at Black Sound, Green Turtle Cay around high tide.

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