Hold Fast has been put away for the season. After a few days of boatyard recovery rest
with the Jacksonville Support Team (thanks Paul and Shari!), we had an
uneventful trip to New Mexico, interrupted only by stops to pick up farm
equipment and visit with family in Atlanta.
As a reminder, the farm in New Mexico is at an altitude of 6,400
feet. It takes a few days to adjust from
sea level but, more importantly, our risk of frost does not end until May 15. To all of our friends still out there
cruising, we wish you fair weather and a happy rest of the season. But if you find yourself dealing with
miserable cold fronts, we say “suck it up buttercup,” because when I went
outside at 7 am this morning to check the thermometer it was 20F.
It was an emotional struggle to tear ourselves away from
Hold Fast, but it is time to be with family and feed the people. Lord willing, we shall be on the water again
soon.
Until then, love to all,
Dena