Day 193 Home Sweet Home

 



Alli woke up from her nap when she heard Charlie’s voice because he always gives her a dog treat.


We left Beaufort North Carolina this morning and made our way back to our home port of Blackbeard sailing club. Our good friends Chris and Jason surprised us by being on the dock to catch our lines at our slip. We stepped off onto the finger pier and gave them a big hug and we’re so happy to see them and be back in our slip A49. Jason brought some Prosecco, so we sat in the cockpit and toasted to a wonderful and safe trip. We saw Glen and Michele, our fellow cruisers who we had met up with in the Exuma‘s. They returned today, and we are expecting Steve and Donna to also return late today or tomorrow. On the ride home, we decided to get Smithfield‘s Chicken and BBQ because the vinegar based Eastern North Carolina barbecue has been a food that I have been craving and Jessica had an appetite for some fried chicken.  We made it into the house and it was such a joy to come home to a clean house with mail sorted, and plants watered.  Thanks to Wanda for her numerous trips to take care of the house. Some things never change as Alli remembered exactly where her treats are kept in the kitchen. Funny thing is after 6 1/2 months,  we cannot seem to remember what night the trash goes to the street.   Thanks for everyone for looking at our blog and sharing the memories with us. And we thank God for a safe trip and for the opportunity to be able to have the time of our lives. 










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  1. AnonymousApril 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM

    I have enjoyed your blog every day. I loved visiting you both on your trip. What a trip of a lifetime. So happy for you both. Enjoy some rest and reminiscing. Love you both so much! Noelle

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  2. AnonymousApril 25, 2026 at 9:31 AM

    Wow! Wow! Wow!
    Words cannot express how grateful to God we are that you are back safe and sound..and that you were able to have this marvelous adventure… and that we got to travel with you via the blog!
    It is a day of celebration indeed!!
    Love you two so very much, very much! Mom aka/Sheila

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  3. AnonymousApril 25, 2026 at 9:37 AM

    Wow Scott and Jessica ! You made it ! Your trip is something you can reflect on forever. Scott, I thought of your high adventure Scouting trip to Fl where you learned about sailing. From that humble beginning and the knowledge you have attained since then, you and Jessica enjoyed an incredible trip…Welcome home ! Dad

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  4. AnonymousApril 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM

    Welcome home! What a wonderful trip and you have built great memories.
    Mary M

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