Oh my Blog - How I have neglected you
Today's date - 5th February 2019 - Its hard to believe that I have not visited this blogsite since 2015. I remember so well at the beginning of our adventure aboard MoondancerX how vital it was that I write and publish posts even when the internet connections were so bad that it would take hours to post just a couple of photographs and a little bit of text. In September 2008 when Tony, my son Johnny and I left Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club we were so 'fresh' and excited about what was to come - Oh did I forget to say 'nervous'. The preparations Tony and I made to MoondancerX took 2 years. She was already an ocean going boat but needed a few major repairs and updates and we needed education, most of which we got through the Bluewater Cruising Association, a great organization to belong to if planning to go offshore. And now that I am back I still value the company and sharing of common experiences with other 'doners' - and what is as important to the