It has been a pleasure to have Chuck Novak with us for the last 21 days… 5 islands later…. the time went by fast …. He was eager to start the adventure and has become an asset to the everyday duties of cruising. I was kind of worried about him before we started to sail– he walks 5 miles everyday – and well on the boat if you walk to and from your berth and around the deck – that is about 20 yards at best. But as you can see – he adjusted perfectly….
Another one of his new pastimes – reading – a total of 8 books in the 21 days –a new record for him and not that he was bored – but just relaxed and content.
The sailing language was quickly retained and now he knows the main sail from the jib, the halyard line (the yellow rope) from the jib line (the blue one!), the head from the galley and his favorite – “dump the toilets” (or empty the heads) … we have had many good laughs and created wonderful memories.
Father arrived in the middle of Chuck’s adventure and he too adapted to this sailing lifestyle …. always ready to go and eager to help – he already knew “sailor talk” as he was a sailor in WWII so that was easy to get him in the groove. Getting in and out of the dinghy became easier as the week went on… I can only hope and pray that both Dale and I will be active at the age of 88. It was a real thrill for us to share Martinque and St. Lucia with him –
Rummikub was most evening and some afternoon’s entertainment – we all have to use our heads – which is good to keep that active. A little brain power goes a long way…..
See where I spent this afternoon – on the internet at the most beautiful location – The Reef Beach Bar and Restaurant with wifi …. unbelievable –
The Reef Bar and internet - tough duty!
Thanks guys for choosing to spend time with us… we loved having you on Companion.
Dale's Water Taxi Service.....
rub a dub dub 3 men in a tub... and no one fell in!
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