Well, it's been awhile. We've been off the boat while I returned to TN for a little training and and couple of nice visits with my son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Stephanie. While away, we decided to have our slipping transmission checked and learned it was beyond reasonable cost repair and would need to be replaced. Since the new transmission comes from Italy, it was nice there were a couple of extra on a boat over to the US. We were able to secure one of them. However, it won't be here until 11/25 or so and because the marina where we rented a slip does not allow live aboards, we are now homeless and wandering the mountains of NC and SC. Right now, we're spending a week in a cabin near Saluda, NC. Not sure yet about next week.

A day after we left, we got a call from the marina with disturbing news. Shortly after we left, another boat entering the marina slammed into our boat and another. This collision destroyed our 15 HP Suzuki outboard and may have damaged our dinghy.Unfortunately, the marina had not enforced their rule regarding proof of insurance and the colliding boat has none. So, in addition to the cost of the transmission, we're out the cost to replace the dingy motor.

Just another tale in the long saga of the trips and TRAVAILS of the Tumbleweed Too!!!! I now understand why the 2 happiest days in the life of a boater is when they buy the boat and most certainly when they sell it!

Nancy has been posting some pictures while we're traveling so visit her blog to see them.