N 26 40.92
W -82 13.29
A beautiful sunrise this morning over the mangroves.
Joyce and I exchanged 100 lengths of 1/2 inch galvanized chain this morning with much Ohhing and Ahhing and "just what I wanted". Actually we put it on the anchor two days ago and love it.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! (and happy chain reactions)
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For Google Maps, your coordinates need tweaking to 26 40.92 -82 13.29 (Cape Costa). The latitude comes first, then the longitude (with a minus sign to show it's west of Greenwich)).
ReplyDeleteWhen I tried to find the co-ordinates you supplied, it located you in the Arctic Ocean! When I simply reversed them, you were up in the Himalayas! I assume your adventures haven't yet led you so far afield!
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Only you worldly types need to be told it's WEST and NORTH of Greenwich.
ReplyDeleteAre you enjoying a traditional Christmas- that would be dim sum and afternoon movie?
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you four, too.
I don't know about the movie, but I sure hope the Mayflower restaurant is serving dim sum today.
It's sunny and warm here, today, too. Almost sixty. I hate to complain, but we really DO need the rain. Maybe tomorrow.
Correction from our maproom: we now locate you near CAYO Costa. Enjoy the scenery!
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Merry Christmas! So you are ahead of the curve, for next Christmas, I am thinking that you should decorate your boat in the traditional fashion. Dressing Ship instructions follow, of course you have a set of signal flags, doesn't everybody? love from all the Nannigs
ReplyDeleteOn national holidays, at regattas, and on other special occasions, yachts often "dress ship" with International Code of Signal flags. The ship is dressed at 0800, and remains so dressed until evening colors (while at anchor only, except for a vessel's maiden and final voyages, and participation in a marine parade or other unique situation).
In dressing ship, the national ensign (round with stars around an anchor) is hoisted at the stern staff (and the USA Flag may be displayed at the jack (bow) staff on government vessels). A rainbow of flags of the International Code is arranged, reaching from the water line forward to the water line aft, by way of the bowsprit end (or stem if there's no bowsprit) and the masthead(s). Flags and pennants are bent on alternately, rather than in any indiscriminate manner. Since there are twice as many letter flags as numeral pennants, it is good practice, as in the Navy, to follow a sequence of two flags, one pennant, two flags, one pennant, throughout. The sequence recommended here provides a harmonious color pattern throughout:
Starting from forward: AB2, UJ1, KE3, GH6, IV5, FL4, DM7, PO Third Repeater, RN First Repeater, ST Zero, CX9, WQ8, ZY Second Repeater.
glad to see that you are still afloat.. mucha suerte..y placer..
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