Still Alive and the Boat Still Floats

     It has been over a month and 1,150 miles since we left NYC--I definitely deserve an "F" for keeping the blog up to date.  You all have have Robin Evans to thank for getting me off my duff to at least let you know what is going on.  Art and I have left the boat and are heading to Iowa for Art's family reunion.  Both of us will then fly to California--Art for work and a short visit with Yael, and I am off to see the kids.  And it is my sincere intention to get the blog up to date (yeah, yeah you say) while we are off the water.  I may skim over a few stops, but I definitely will get it done!  Stay tuned...