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**bstreep** · 23-04-2023, 08:36

I’ve been a CF member for many, many years. After 16 years of owning “Merlin”, delayed for 3 years by Hurricane Harvey, we left Port Aransas (Corpus Christi area) Texas 5 weeks ago. We stopped in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, and then to Grand Cayman. We’ve been here 2 weeks, knocking out some projects that popped up, and enjoying a delightful (but expensive) place.

We plan on leaving here in time to be “south” by June 1, in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

Many, many thanks to all of you here that helped nudge us along on our adventures, and for the great advice given over the years.

P.S. This doesn’t suck. Follow us at www.janandbill.com

Bellinghamster · 23-04-2023, 08:44

Congratulations! It's an amazing feeling, right?!?

BlueH2Obound · 23-04-2023, 08:45

We leaving the PNW in September, going the other way, expect to be in Bocas del Toro area September of 2024. Safe travels!

chubby · 23-04-2023, 11:37

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Originally Posted by bstreep

I’ve been a CF member for many, many years. After 16 years of owning “Merlin”, delayed for 3 years by Hurricane Harvey, we left Port Aransas (Corpus Christi area) Texas 5 weeks ago. We stopped in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, and then to Grand Cayman. We’ve been here 2 weeks, knocking out some projects that popped up, and enjoying a delightful (but expensive) place.

We plan on leaving here in time to be “south” by June 1, in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

Many, many thanks to all of you here that helped nudge us along on our adventures, and for the great advice given over the years.

P.S. This doesn’t suck. Follow us at www.janandbill.com

what made you decide bocas del toro...instead of the rio dulce in guatemala for the wet season?

Kimo_Kai · 23-04-2023, 14:47

Congrats! My Mom was Superintendent of Schools in Rockport and I will also be in Bocas 6/1. Maybe we can grab a beverage. Bocas is amazing. Enjoy!

**bstreep** · 23-04-2023, 23:08

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Originally Posted by chubby

what made you decide bocas del toro...instead of the rio dulce in guatemala for the wet season?

We aren’t covered in Guatemala. And it just doesn’t appeal to us.

We have very close friends in Bocas. That helps too.

Love and Luck · 24-04-2023, 05:27

Congrats!

If all goes as planned, we're about a year and a half behind you.

**jharding** · 27-04-2023, 04:58

I saw merlin the other day in barcadero, I recognized it from Harvest moon race, I was in Kemah for 8 years at Waterford. I'm anchored by starfish point, love to have a beer some time

massnspace · 27-04-2023, 05:48

Congrats, but please do not use the “water” background behind your text. It renders it unreadable.

Happy sailing!

**bstreep** · 29-04-2023, 09:44

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Originally Posted by massnspace

Congrats, but please do not use the “water” background behind your text. It renders it unreadable.

Happy sailing!

Yes, I know. Lots I need to do to fix that blog. Just too busy doing not much.

**bstreep** · 29-04-2023, 09:49

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Originally Posted by jharding

I saw merlin the other day in barcadero, I recognized it from Harvest moon race, I was in Kemah for 8 years at Waterford. I'm anchored by starfish point, love to have a beer some time

Did we see you anchored out, just outside the marina entrance a week or so ago? Or maybe anchored up near GCYC? I joked on another post about being busy having fun. But really we are deep into some projects, and that’s why we are at Barcedere. We can walk for parts and materials. We are probably leaving mid month for Panama. I’ll pm you our contact info.