We never expected this to be so hard
Jeff was so exhausted by the time we cast off our lines that he needed a quick nap en route.
Destination Pelicans Cove, Santa Cruz Island Sept. 17, 2011
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I (Julie) often broke into tears when talking to the boys, my parents and close friends about our departure and plans. The reality of leaving those so dear to us behind was incredibly hard. I was also surprised by how attached I had become to our home and the comfortable life we were enjoying.
Finally we had time to relax and fully experience living in Ventura and now we were leaving. Does this make sense?
As our departure day neared our "to-do" list grew. It was so tempting to keep pushing back our date one more week or maybe next year.
We just kept working through each task one at a time and little by little things came together.
We just kept working through each task one at a time and little by little things came together.
Jeanne and I sewing sun shades for the Buena Vida. Thanks Jeanne. |
Will we ever get this all packed into a 42 foot Sailboat |
We were bolstered by the encouragement from our friends and with the support of each other we continued packing the boat and preparing our home 10 hours a day until it was time to leave.
Well, not quiet 10 hours a day. We were blessed with many invitations to dinner with friends and
family as an opportunity to say “good bye”. The thoughtfulness of our friends has truly touched us
and we can not express enough how much the kind words and loving gestures have meant to us.
Our Last Supper at the Ventura Yacht Club with great friends.
Hasta Luego Amigos
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ReplyDeleteGood job on the blog Julie. Have a safe passage to Mexico. We miss you around here. Hope to catch up with you soon!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your new pictures. Looks like you have having the time of your lives. Happy Thanksgiving!
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