Monday
0908 -No the Audax did not turn around just yet but a quick insertion to New England for team member John. With the holiday spirit in full swing, the spirit of life abounding…the joy of spreading happiness and love. A visit with Jordi’s brother Sverre and girlfriend Jenn in NJ (check in the photo album for the sweet lego creation he made! )… the Herrigel/Galton plus Ethan traditional and wonderful annual X-mas Eve or really Xmas Eve Eve celebration. (our first one without any grandparents, god bless all)… a trip back up to Maine in a rented Mini Van -6 bodies + 3 dogs adding old school Bruce Springstein/Crystal Gale music = family fun! Steve on an adventure in Miami, Jordi watching the boat whilst dining with Canadian cruisers in Fort Lauderdale.. snow on the ground… Merry wishes to all..

Sunday
0836 – 30,000 feet in the air….say what… the Audax’s “go go gadget” button really works? Greetings from Continental flight 239.. a bittersweet goodbye to my 38 foot home for a 60 hour journey to New Jersey, then Maine and back just in time for midnight Christmas in Miami (if the flight scheduled to arrive at 0006 fly’s fast!) A super dooper thank you to Jordi and Steve for manning the vessel and keeping the extended watch during this leave of absence. A beautiful sight to see last night… the Audax lit up with lights and smelling of holiday cheer thanks to the 4 Maine pine cones and kind, caring generosity of our newest member to Team Audax, Scott Michaels, aka Santa Clause who came bearing presents, decorations and an aura of positive energy. Outfitting yesterday at the famous Blue Water book store - 5 chart booklets and 2 cruising guides; a productive work day that included fixing “Otto”, steering cable readjustment and FINALLY taking off the hailing port of Edmonton to be replaced soon by “West Point, Maine!” The day capped off by a run down the beach, dinner on board Audax and Christmas hugs. A 0400 wake up call and dingy ride ashore laden with winter weather returns with excitement to see loved ones….

Christmas Photo Album