Wednesday, July 16, 2014

July 15th, 2014: Update on the 6.9 Earthquake in Tapachula

We had a fun 4th of July weekend with our drop zone friends. We woke up Monday morning, and I turned on the news. The first story was a 7.0 earthquake in Tapachula!!! Karin was already at work, and I was on my way. All I could hope for, was that being in the water may have helped save the boat.



 Thinking about all the boats in the yard, on stands; oh no! Fortunately, Karin sent an e-mail to Enrique, and he responded quickly, saying everything was fine at the marina. Whew! I don't know how much damage the town suffered, but we heard from Arturo of  McCaw Tours, and they were fine as well.



We are still sorting out what we need to bring with us when we head back to the boat. Karin is back in the research mode; checking forums and blogs to find useful information for us. Otherwise, we're looking forward to Flyin Sideways again!



On a whim, and with the help of our friend George, we flew stand by to N.J. for my birthday! The reason for the trip was to see my brother, Rich, and his family; Patti, Ryan and Kristen.


All you can eat sushi for the birthday dinner!


 I also got to explore my old neighborhoods with Karin. I think she enjoyed hearing some of my childhood adventures, and seeing where I grew up.


The Asbury Park boardwalk.


The famous Stone Pony, where Bruce Springstein got his start.



It was a great trip! Now, it's back to work, and getting ready to go!








Thursday, July 3, 2014

July 3rd 2014

Karin wrote:

Joe went back to "Flyin Sideways" to check on her.  We were really worried about mold, pests and anything else that could happen to her being so far away from us.  She really is a part of the family now.  It's hard to describe, but she has kept us safe through another season and we are closer to her than ever before.  I have always had that connection with airplanes, an inanimate object that takes on a personality.


But She is clean and looking good so the money spent to check on her was worth the peace of mind.
Our time at home is filled with our amazing jobs and  Friends.  Life is good, but we are more anxious than ever to get back to travelling.








When Joe Flew on AeroMexico to Tapachula, Chiapas, they flew over Eloy and Pinal.  I love my brown dirt state.....just sayin,  it's home (politics aside, don't get me started how messed up this place is).  I love that we get to split our time between Desert and Ocean.