One thing we missed while in the Bahamas was our cellphones, especially
the iPhone with the important weather and navigation apps. Carol's phone
had totally crashed when we got to the Abacos and several attempts to
resurrect it failed. We figured we would deal with it when we got back to
the States. Arriving in Vero Beach our major goal was to once again get
the phone working. After long frustrating conversations on the phone the
company agreed to send us a new phone so we waited in Vero Beach until
it arrived and we took it out to the AT&T store where Kyle was very helpful
and gracious, making us both happy as we once again have a working phone.
The other big project involved finding the proper hose and fittings to be
able to fix our refrigerator/freezer whick had given us fits for the last three
months. The owner of the company in California talked me through the
recommended fix, I was able to find the parts locally, and we once again
have a working system. I can once again buy ice cream to keep onboard
so I'm happy.
Vero Beach is a great place to stay, with free bus service, lots of sertvices
and shopping available and a wonderful farmers market on Saturdays we
were able to visit. Staying here for five days was enjoyable.
Working on the refrigeration unit.
Carol, with a phone once again, a happy girl.
Monday, March 18
Titusville and Heading North
Sunday we headed up to Merritt Island and had a chance to connect with
my cousin, Nancy Barnett and her husband Dan. They have a home nearby
and picked us up to go back to their new beautiful home for a lovely meal
and a great visit. It had been a few years since I had seen them.
Monday was spent motorsailing north to Titusville to spend the night and
pick up some packages I had ordered upon returning back to the U.S.
Coming in to the harbor we discovered friends we hadn't seen for a month,
a nice surprise. I think we will find that happening often as we head back
up, bumping into people we've met along the way.
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