Thanksgiving Day November 26

Happy Thanksgiving.......


Another big decision this morning.   We were very much hoping to get back on the water today.  We had went to store yesterday and had all the fixings of a Thanksgiving Dinner planned after a long day of cruising.   Anxious to get on the water today, we woke early around 5:15 am . I heard another boat start their engines  and leave...it was the 72' Cheo Lee that was beside us.  After taking a look at the blowing trees and white caps on the ICW,  the winds actually looked stronger than yesterday. Checked the weather and sure enough,  we are looking at several more days of wind.  We even started the engines in a hopeful effort to move closer to the final destination.   After a lot of consideration we decided it was just not a good idea to leave today.   We quickly went back to bed in hopes of spending some time with the family for a real Thanksgiving.

After a little more sleep, we decided to rent a car and drive to my sister Kathy's house for a visit and Thanksgiving dinner.  I wanted to surprise her but knowing she already had a crowd we called and they graciously told us to come on  and we were welcome.  My other sister Julie lives in the area and she would be stopping by after dinner as well.  We would spend the day on land after 28 days at sea and visit with relatives, return on Friday and hopefully leave Saturday morning early.

We arrived at Kathy and Ronnie's and had a traditional and delicious Thanksgiving dinner with all the food and relatives one could ask for!  Kathy's daughter Karen, her husband Don and her 3 kids Shawn, Joshua and John arrived shortly after us.   In addition we shared dinner with Ronnie's father, brother Frank and wife Lorraine, sister Vicki and her husband Larry.  

Thanksgiving Dinner at Kathy and Ronnie's house

After dinner, we kept eating and had some delicious dessert.  We relaxed until the  rest of the "Gang" arrived.  This consisted of my sister Julie, Dow, his children Jordan and Madison, Alex and Aiden.

MIke with his nephews Alex and Aiden

The After Dinner Crew

Mike, Carol and Tom Serio

 My cousin Tom Serio and  a friend Joel rounded out a partying bunch.  It was so good to speak and see the family who have been following this blog along the journey.  Now they are all part of it.

It was great day to spend this Thanksgiving with family and friends and we are thankful that we could spend time with them.  Also a special thanks to all of our family and friends who are reading this and have been very supportive and encouraging throughout.  

Mike and Carol