End of April and First week of May

Chuck flew to Oak Harbor Wa on April 28th. M/V Mairead is stored out of the water at Mariners Haven boatyard in Oak Harbor. On the 29th Mairead was launched into the water. The engines, after sitting all winter without running, fired off right away. The following three days were spent activating all the systems of the boat and making sure all things were working properly. Time was also spent buying supplies such as groceries and mechanical parts. On Sunday May 3rd Chuck left Oak Harbor and traveled to Bellingham, Wa. a trip of about 40 miles. In Bellingham we are having the Caterpillar diesel engines serviced with normal maintenance items. Margaret flies into Bellingham on Saturday, May 9th. In our next posting we'll tell you what our cruising plans are for 2009. Take care.