5-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 -2014, Thursday through Monday: We are still waiting on our part. First we were told it was sent Fed Ex overnight last Wednesday the 30th but it was not. The excuse was that all the parts did not come into Fort Lauderdale and they are waiting on those parts. The latest now is everything was sent by Fed Ex at 16:00 Friday the 3rd. Fed Ex doesn’t deliver on weekends so our part should be here on Monday sometime. I still haven’t been able to get a tracking number from anyone so I do not have a lot of faith that it will be here on Monday.
In the meantime, the marina had to move us again. The 100 footer needed more room and the marina needed to sell some fuel. Everyone thought we would be gone by the weekend, including us. It was a very windy day and the wind was pushing us into the dock. Jason towed our bow with the dinghy, there were about 6 or 7 guys on the dock pushing our boat out, plus 3 guys on the stern of the 100 footer ready in case we ran into their back end. Keith used our starboard engine and bow thruster and we barley got away from the dock with about 4 inches to spare before hitting something. Due to the wind and with only one engine, it was also challenging to put our boat in the new slip but Keith did a great job. We are more protected here and away from all the commotion on the fuel dock. The marina owners have worked with us through this whole ordeal and we would like to thank them for everything they have done. Last Saturday we went to Steak night thinking it would be our last time but we went again tonight, hopefully for the last time for real! It rained most of Saturday night and during the day on Sunday. Didn’t do much of anything.
5-5-2014: Well, it is Monday and guess what? No part. It is still in Fort Lauderdale and they would not send it until they talked to Keith personally. So, Keith made the call; they wanted more money. Jermain, from Marine Gear and Power in Fort Lauderdale, promised he would bring it to Fed Ex himself. Later this morning I did receive an email with a tracking number so now we wait. The dinghy is cleaned and up on top and as soon as our part gets here and put back into the boat we are heading back to the US. The sooner the better.
CO’s comments: The CO has no comment at this time.
Hi Bobbie, I can imagine how frustrating it is for you waiting for your part. Before coming to the Bahamas we waited two months for a new mast in Florida. I hope you are on your way soon! We are now back in Canada and our boat is on the hard in Stuart. We had an excellent crossing. Smooth as silk. It was great to meet you two. You are very inspiring and you have great attitudes to life. We plan on heading to the Bahamas again next year, maybe starting with the Exhumas and ending up in the Abacos? ANyway may our paths cross again and safe and enjoyable travels to you and Keith!
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