The Lady

Sep 6th

Croton Point

We'd had enough after last night at anchor in Nyack.  Finally gave up on picking things up as they crashed to the floor, just looked at each other and laughed, 'we'll get that later'.  What a mess, bookcase was emptied onto the bed, no matter we were not sleeping in there as the rolling was at its worst up front.  Charts on the floor, dish drainer, photos; but that one lone empty plastic glass didn't even budge.  Wallace kept taking me to shore to ease my stomach and head, I did not do well in the motion.  Winds up to 40 knots, it was uncomfortable to say the least so we high tailed it to hide behind Tellers Point at Croton Point to avoid some of that north wind.

Ah, much nicer here, should have escaped earlier.  Got a swim in and cleaned the bottom of the boat and enjoyed a great pot roast dinner. Our view - Sing Sing.

There is a Marina here (Westerly Marina) with fuel and a well equipped marine store. They do engine repair, have a travel lift and there is a canvas shop as well.

September 8th

Another lovely day at anchor.  We caught up on some of those jobs that didn't get done before we left. Worked on the freezer door insulation, bilge pump, added door knobs to cabinets and organized so we know what goes where.  It is amazing how many things go missing in just 38 feet. 

Sharon made bread, and woke up with badly swollen lips.  Note to self, no collagen  injections for her -  looked ridiculous.  Not sure but probably an allergic reaction to something. She hopes its not the beer.

Lots of swimming, it's been a hot couple of days.  Visited the Gouk Salon and got this lovely hair cut from my Wallace.  Please ignore the lips.

Winds changed again and we are back to Nyack.  We have had enough rolling and pitching for a while.

Reconstruction of the Tappan Zee Bridge at Nyack

September 9th

Yonkers

Stopped at the free dock in Yonkers for the night 

The Clearwater steel sailing vessel, circa 1968,  was docked here, just a huge boat taking people out, on an environmental educational voyage.  She was funded by Arlo Guthry, Woody Guthry and Pete Seiger.

Walked around town and stocked up on groceries.  Lots of Caribbean restaurants and ethic food available as well as delis and cafes.  Yonkers is a busy, busy bustling town...reminding us that we no longer had to hustle anywhere.  Back to the boat for a slow beer and lunch. AHHH, that's better.

PS Damn lips are still swollen, and he still loves me.

September 9th

Liberty Landing Bound

Passed the Palisades, beautiful sight.

The bridge to nowhere!

Now that's living on the edge.

Surely, once a lovey tour boat 

Awesome quick trip to Liberty Landing.  

George Washington Bridge 

Being a Saturday morning the harbour was not as busy as on weekdays, at least that was what Wallace said. Honestly, it was busy enough for me, ferries going every which way, huge ships and barges barreling on by us. 

And for Jillian Cairns, this is a photo of a (make her say it first) SCHOONER!

Interesting architecture

Freedom Tower

And Finally "The Lady"

So, now we are at the Marina for a few nights and will tour the statue and Elis Island on Sunday.