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We have been back in New Bern for about two weeks. We decided to boat in  and around the New Bern area for the rest of this boating season and possibly over the next few years for as long as we have Coco. When we were out on the cruise to Washington DC Coco did great most of the time but as the weather got warmer she physically could not handle the heat. When we are out on the hook; anchoring out we do not run our air conditioners. It gets hot on Pale Moon. When we are at the dock we can hook up to electricity and cool off the cabin for Coco. We decided it is not fair to Coco as we tote her pretty much where ever we go as she ages to put her in stressful conditions. We are planning some trips as we watch the weather to the Outter Banks. I have been wanting to go to Okracoke on another cruise we will go to Beaufort, NC.  Cape-Lookout is usually much cooler than other areas and that we can probably anchor out and Coco would be fine.

We have moved to a different marina, Northwest Creek Marina about 6-7 miles from New Bern. Since we will be here during hurricane season it is important to make a plan. Northwest Creek is a natural hurricane hole and if there is a named storm we do not have to move Pale Moon off the dock. The staff at Northwest Creek has been very friendly and professional. We put our name on a waiting list because the marina is usually full. What was great is that the staff actually moved some boats around in the marina to accommodate the fact that we needed a starboard bow in slip. We can drive into New Bern within 15 minutes to go to church, shop or just walk around downtown. It is easier to leave Pale Moon here and have her looked after if we have to plan a quick trip.

I have a cousin, Sandy that travels for her job on the East Coast at times.  Last Thursday Sandy drove 2 hours to come and see us and meet for dinner. We so enjoyed the visit and getting caught up on some family conversation. We both found ourselves smiling as we had some things in common that can only be inherited. Thanks Sandy for the visit! Someday we hope you will bring your family and we can take you out on Pale Moon for the day.

The pictures are of random shots over the past two weeks. The full moon one night was so beautiful! It is hard to believe that another month is coming to an end.

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