Posted: December 28 2011 at 09:40 | IP Logged

Hi guys and girls,

I've been working (trying to survive in this economy)  any new news?

Posted: December 28 2011 at 17:55 | IP Logged

Hi Furman!

Hope you are doing well.  I hear that Jack and Pauline sold out but haven't heard how he's doing.

Are you still at SYC and making cruising plans?

John

Posted: January 04 2012 at 08:31 | IP Logged

Haven’t heard any more about Jack.  We’ve moved Lady to Ft. Pierce FL for at least a year.  (closer to the Abaco’s)  My microwave finally died and had to replace it. (a little tricky) My Boat  US insurance has gone down.  I have it covered for $225K with a $9K deductable and with the boat in Ft. Pierce year round the premium in $4,200.00 a year.

.  I’m working part time with FEMA (a great retirement job) in their Disaster Assistance group.

Posted: January 04 2012 at 12:50 | IP Logged

Furman,

I had the opportunity to deal with FEMA after Irene and it was a great experience.  Very helpful and fast.

The replacement refrigerator I used was an LG 20 cu.in. model with french doors.  The width was fine but I had to raise the top of the cabinet a little over an inch.  Getting into the boat was OK but going down the steps to the lower salon was a problem that required some temporary modifications to the woodwork.  But, I'm very pleased with it and noticed real improvements on inverter time.  Here's a photo:

We are in Marsh Harbour now.  I'll look for Lady when we are back in late March or April.

John

Posted: March 15 2012 at 19:04 | IP Logged

John,

Please email me directly at furmancombes@comcast.net