Mobile, Al . cont.



 

 The rainbow from the last blog

Busy Mobile harbour

Our last anchorage before Mobile was at Little Bayou Canot which was a lovely quiet river just hours from Mobile Bay and Port. Mobile port is one of the busiest ports in America. Lots of Tow/barges, ocean liners guided by tugs, ship yards for building them and repairing them.Our first taste of one of the [world] ports and of salt water and tides. Around 1p.m.Friday we made our way into the Turners marina. where  7 masts[shipped together] would be connected with  their ships.After connecting with fellow sailors who also arrived recently, we settled in and were greeting Ken and Mary[ my sister].They were on a road trip to New Orleans and made their way to Mobile first to see us . We were delighted.. After taking us out for provisions [boat ]we went out for seafood dinner to celebrate our milestone together. The next a.m. after sharing pancake breakfast on board and helping us get to know our computer better they were off.

 Saturday we were able to source out a O.P.C. church.Our friends on 'Kadadi 'had rented a car to take them back to Canada offered to drive us to Church Sunday. Thank you John and Marsha.We had a great Sunday.The Bentleys came to see our boat in the afternoon and we enjoyed a supper and hymn sing at their home.

 Monday, Nov 21 we were thankful the work could start and that Bill was given another year.Thanks for the well wishes, all.
   The mast and the rigging was prepared , Since the weather was favourable Tuesday, the boat was moved alongside the mast so it could be stepped onto it, at the same time the mechanic did any engine work that needed doing . We finally have the alarm sensor repaired.,too. We were very impressed with all the workmanship. thank you Turners!
  Wednesday, Nov. 23  the Turners marina  hosted a wonderful Thanksgiving[American] lunch/dinner. They provided the turkey and ribs and we[the boater guests] all brought a dish or dessert.Right after lunch Tyler came to help Bill put up the sails. They went up like clock work..
Now the boat needed cleaning and preparing for the trip to Pensacola, Florida  where we would meet Chris[our son-in-law] on Monday. He is going to help us do the big crossing to Clearwater.
 Yes,Friday we arrived in Pensacola. Strong winds and huge waves made it a 12 hour trip [instead of 8 as planned] and arrival in the dark. We thanked the Lord for flashing red and green markers , for our chart plotter ,arriving safely at Sabina marina and that the harbourmaster was there to help us dock..
  The warm weather, the palm trees , the white sand beaches made it hard to realize its near the end of November. 

Little Bambo sail boat

The Little Bayou Canot river sharing with '-"Muddy Waters"

Our mast being erected at Turner Marine