Jim and the crew will arrive in Ancortes today about 1 or 1:30! Yay! 16 days, Honolulu to Anacortes. Jim seemed very excited on the phone, and says his crew has lips puckered, ready to kiss the ground the minute they arrive. They have been in fog for the last few days – couldn’t even see the Neah Bay lighthouse till they were right next to it.
Poor Michael has been sick practically the whole time. He’s had a good day here and there, caught some tuna, and even got to see dolphins, so I hope that is what he remembers when this is all over. At least he knows enough about his equilibrium not to join the navy. Zach has been doing great, as has Jerry. Jim sounds very skinny, so we’ll have to do some major fattening up when he gets home.
Ruby Slippers will be displayed in the Seattle Boats Afloat show in September. We hope to get a chance to see some of you there! I’m sure Jim will want to write a “debriefing” update when he gets rested up.
We’ll stay in touch! ~ Jeanna
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