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Barney and Diane

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Slowly heading North

Savannah, United States


Quiet anchorage

We slowly headed North. Visiting a few towns such as Savannah Georgia, but mainly staying to the smaller quieter spots. We travelled a couple of days a week and spent the rest either lazing about of fixing and cleaning the boat. The first big priority was the fridge, after much swearing and spending of money we eventually installed a new one and beer was once again cold.

happy skipper

We also managed to get the oven to work and we enjoyed the fresh bead that Di baked.

Di first baking on Sea Gal

permalink written by  barneyanddiane on July 30, 2008 from Savannah, United States
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On the move

Fernandina Beach, United States

We found out that if we removed the boat from Florida within 10 days then we could avoid paying tax. So the race was on. We serviced the engine, spent lots of money on essential equipment, everything from bedding to outboards, lifejackets to teapots, and we were ready. Luckily for us there is a system of waterways and canals up the east coast of the USA, so we could ease ourselves gently into the strengths and quirks of Sea Gal.

Sailing up the ICW

So we were off and heading north. Some bridges we went under.

3 foot to spare

Others had to open for us.

Bascule Bridge

We watch the world go by accompanied by Pelicans and Dolphins.
At night we anchored away from the crowds.

Peacefuly at anchor

Mostly enjoying the sunshine and fresh air, apart from at 3 o'clock when it rains in Florida.

Rain in Florida at 3pm

A common sight in the southern states are shrimp boats.

Shrimp boat in South Carolina

But mostly lots of open space and wetlands.

Wet lands of Georgia

Once we left Florida we could slow down and take it even easier.

Swimming in the pool

permalink written by  barneyanddiane on July 10, 2008 from Fernandina Beach, United States
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Found it

Fort Pierce, United States


A boat that needed love
After much search we found the boat for us, and Sea Gal was her name.


First launch
After a quick survey and cheking that the engine started she was launched ( we handed over lots of cash too) and we were yacht owners.


Still floating
We spent a few days fixing up the essentails and filling her full of food, beer, water, diesel and all the 'stuff' we had bought for our new home. Then we were off.



permalink written by  barneyanddiane on July 4, 2008 from Fort Pierce, United States
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In June we headed for the USA to buy a yacht

Orlando, United States


They hurt if they get you
After much planning we finally decided that we may just be able afford to buy a yacht. Barney spent every spare moment searching the web for any yachts that we could afford, he could fit in and would float. After much deliberation and spreadsheet analysis it turned out that they were all in Florida, so off we went.


Look at those snappers
Mostly looking at boats, interspersed with palm trees and alligators.


Orlando FLorida
We even managed a trip to a theme park in the hieght of summer. We quickly realised that although fun for a while, we needed a slower boat.


Barney at Barneys



permalink written by  barneyanddiane on June 4, 2008 from Orlando, United States
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A longer trip to england in the spring

Bristol, United Kingdom

We spent the Spring in the UK visiting friends and relatives. We managed to include two weddings, a 90th birthday, a stag weekend, a USA visa interview, a weekend on the Gower with the kids and a few random parties.

Craig and Tammys wedding

Granny Mary's 90th birthday dinner in Bristol


Weekend on the Gower with Fiona, Lindy, Rory and Josie

The start of Craigs stag weekend, in a curry house of course

permalink written by  barneyanddiane on May 30, 2008 from Bristol, United Kingdom
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Winter 2008 we spent in Klosters in Chalet Eugenia

Klosters Platz, Switzerland


Sunset above Klosters

Chalet Eugenia with lots of snow
From November 2007 to April 2008 we worked in the Beautiful Chalet Eugenia in Klosters Switzerland. Diane as the manager and Barney as Maintenance Assistant for the area.

Diane Skiing on an away day to Austria

Barney skiing

A good time was had by all with lots of hard work interrupted with a bit of skiing.

permalink written by  barneyanddiane on April 23, 2008 from Klosters Platz, Switzerland
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