Day 177 - Mourning the loss of Big Blue

We have been following the front for so many days, it seems funny that it is now past. In looking forward, there are a few more days of light winds and then a nice steady westerly comes up and should take them most of the way to the Azores! Passageweather gives the forecast through the 4th now and we expect them to arrive on the 8th.

Our New Hampshire 'to do' list is still very long and suddenly, what seemed like a long time, is getting short. We are having lots of fun but also taking care of business, client meetings, doctor appointments, and finishing the third grade. We have had our first illness in eight months! Unfortunately, Anna is still a little under-the-weather. Hopefully all will be back to 'normal' soon.

Yesterday three of the four LaDue Cousins and a good representation from the Emanuel branch were in the Stratham Memorial Day parade!  Finn and cousin Graham represented the Farm on the "Green Machine." They did great!

Here is Bob's brief email from this morning.  -Kim

Be-calmed...crying the blues for the loss of big blue.

Current location:

36 58.704N
51 47.084W
heading 78 Degrees True
Speed 2.8kts wing and wing and flopping

Did see dolphins this morning.  Should be able to leave phone on longer because so calm.

Did make it past halfway last night!