Puzzle Pieces

After 2 years of disassembling our lives and unplugging, we are trying to quickly reassemble the pieces. Where to live, phones, jobs, clothes, vehicles, just to name a few.
It is all part of the journey, we have not hit a dead end, just a detour.

Where will we live? Money is going out, and none is coming in, gotta fix that fast! Put insurance back on the cars, plug back into the work world, change the phones, it just goes on and on.

Just keep moving forward, and be ready to change direction. Now where did I put the puzzle piece that has my shoes on it?

The Answer is Blowin in the Wind

Thursday we head out of Monterey after 28 days of fun/frustrating times. Leaving many new friends and a lovely community, we were heading out to beat the storms.

I was sick, no fun.

We made it 1/2 way to San Simeon before the engine died. As I lay there, recuperating after feeding the fishes, I was hoping against hope Marcus had hoisted the sails and was cutting the engine. No such luck.

It was late, no wind, and out of range to call for assistance, so we just bobbed, all night. It is really noisy when the swells are tossing the boat around constantly. It was a tough night, very little sleep.

In the morning, we decided the the wind would decide whether we would go south or north.

Winds from the south, so here we are back in Monterey. It is hard, but because of our faith, we believe we are right where we belong. We don't know why, but here we are.

We are weighing our options this weekend, but it honestly doesn't look like Mexico is in our future THIS season. But our spirits are good and we will let you know which way the wind blows us next!!

Looking Good

Making final preparations to head for San Simeon. It looks like we have a weather window, and hoping things smooth out so we can head further south soon.
San Simeon here we come!

she lives . . .SHE LIVES!!!!

Engine is purring like a kitten!! So many people to thank. We had help from so many people. Although our time in Monterey has been challenging, it has given us the opportunity to meet so many great people.
Weather will determine whether we leave Tues, Wed, or Thurs.
YAHOO!!!

Hope Today is the Day!

Went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Thursday, so cool!! I wanted to go so bad, but, it was not in the budget, then a friend allowed us to go for free!! Yahoo. MUST go again, take the grandkids, so fun.
So today the engine goes back together, will be excited to hear it run!

We Know What is WRONG!!!!

It looks like the problem with the engine is a blown head gasket. It is not good news in one regard, but knowing is better than not knowing. The spirits here were definitely sagging, but now we know what needs to be fixed, and are in the process of fixing it.
Looks like we will be enjoying Monterey for another week, and right now it is lovely. Sunny and nice.
Off to have chicken tacos with some new friends!!! Happy New Year!