First Mate's Note:  Got only one picture today. Seems Shelley would rather take a bath than email photos.  Here it is with a caption, followed by today's email exchanges.  Nice pic, don't you think? 

Photo 138

Admiral's Log, August 13

Sunrise every day, but each sunrise is different.  This one is from Fort Pierce, FL, taken on our last full day at the Riverside Marina.  We have traveled over 200 miles today since this sunrise. (Photo #138).

Tomorrow will be our last sunrise in FL.  Next one will be GA. 

From: Buckingham, Gregg A.
To: Canright, Shelley
Sent: Thu Aug 13 06:13:57 2009
Subject: Re: Boat Status: coming up on NASA Bridge near KSC

How's it going now?
Location?

From: Canright, Shelley
Sent: Thu Aug 13 06:32:29 2009
Subject: Re: Boat Status: coming up on NASA Bridge near KSC

Good morning, sunshines...to quote Robin Meade from CNN Headline News!

We pushed on from Titusville, after gassing up (choke, chock...800 dollars) and attempted to set anchor around 8pm, but bottom was too soft and so on we paddled. Now our challenge was either finding another spot or attempt to locate a pier that would hold a boat this size and weight.

No luck and so we continued to SLOWLY paddle along in the dark until we reached New Smyrna Beach. Finally at 10pm we were able to dock. VERY eerie driving at night for a variety of reasons and not the safest thing to do...but we had little choice and so carefully continued. Total distance covered was 120 hours, 13 hour day.

I must say, however, that as you paddle into dusk and into dark, each moment is more breath-taking than the last. Mother Nature shows herself in ways that one could not even imagine!

We were back up and back off for the day before sunrise. And, thus, as the sun rose, I did snap a picture and said 'Good Morning, Sunshine'

From: Canright, Shelley
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:42 AM
Subject: Re: Boat Status: coming up on NASA Bridge near KSC

Oops...we did not go 120 hours, but MILES...but the time seemed endless between 8 and 10pm. Where were Michael's night vision goggles when you needed them?!

Around 9pm, we went through narrow channel called 'Mosquito Lagoon'. Could not get through THAT fast enough...which, unfortunately we did NOT. YIKES...and SWAT.

Sorry, Bill, no pictures of the night drive. Again, shall have to leavw to your imaginations. Think bug bites, welts, sun kissed faces, aching bodies... But smiles on faces and sleeping like logs until first light!

From: Hartman, Jerry G.
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:46 AM
Subject: RE: Boat Status: coming up on NASA Bridge near KSC

I just read something about DOD sponsoring research that shows that chlorophyll drops in the eyes seem to improve night vision.  This was first discovered in deep sea-dwelling fish, believe it or not.  So, if you can find the drops you can go 24 hours a day and should arrive home by Christmas.

From: Detroye, Diane D.
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:20 AM
Subject: RE: Boat Status: coming up on NASA Bridge near KSC

ROTFL!!

From: Buckingham, Gregg A.
To: Canright, Shelley
Sent: Thu Aug 13 15:50:27 2009
Subject: Re: Boat Status: coming up on NASA Bridge near KSC

Great fishing in M lagoon!

Are you to St Augustine yet?  Will you go by fort, perhaps get fired on by Spanish cannon?

From: Canright, Shelley
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:23 PM
Subject: Boat Status: GA is Just Over the Horizon

Have successfully passed 'the fort' at St. Augustine....and I got 'shot' (camera that is) before we were noticed and shot upon! Probably had folks wondering what that long skinny thing floating by was..certainly .not a barge cause too colorful!

What DID take shots at us this afternoon were  lightning bolts and rain pellets. As Admiral, I immediately took shelter on the lower deck to leave the two Captains - Rob and Michael - to fight us through this peril. Being smart Captains, they quickly followed the Admiral to the lower bridge where we could remain dry and continue paddlin' on. We won that battle win Mother Nature! Rain has moved off and is behind us.

At this moment we are about 1-hour south of Fernandina Beach Area. We expect to 'hunker' down at the Amelia Island Marina...gas up before settling down for the evening. Total distance for the day shall be 124 miles in 12 hours.

According to what I read about this marina, I SHOULD be ablle to have some wi-fi. If so, then expect to  download BOAT loads of email...and see what I might be able to do as far as writing up short log and uploading so pics to send to Bill or boat blog.  Fraid if I leave Bill to his own devices, the Admiral's Log shall be full of pirates, margaritas, and mermaid tales!

We should pass over from Florida to Georgia shortly after departuring in the morning. Depending on our departure time, we may be 'crossing' over state marker at or right after sunrise.

From: Canright, Shelley 
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:03 PM
To: Anderson, Bill
Subject: Just One Picture Today

Sigh…since coming into the charming “Amelia Island Yacht Harbor,”  attention has been given to prepping the boat for tomorrow.  Pumping gas began around 6:45pm and only now has it finished pumping…don’t ask…nope no pictures!  Double sigh…I want a shower and some grub to eat.

I took pictures throughout the day and now must download to computer and then label, etc.  Not sure how much stuff I have left in me for all that.  HOWEVER, to ‘keep you satisfied,”….let me toss at least one out at this moment and attach a caption.