Well we are stuck in Vero Beach. Our original intent was to leave here for Stuart, which is about 40 miles south of here. It is here that I will be visiting a doc for relief from my back problems. But, apparently the mooring field down there operates on a first come first serve basis and there are no open moorings. It seems that there are a lot of boats waiting for a weather window to make the jump to the Bahamas. We have had a steady stream of northers that pass through the region. Northers are strong north winds that when they oppose the northbound gulf stream, build up big waves. As such, the prudent mariner does not leave for the Bahamas until the north wind have subsided for at least 24 hours and the winds will be coming out of the south for at least two days. So, there is a log-jam of boats on the Florida coast waiting. Last night we had north winds blowing at 25-30 MPH, but Vero is a very protected harbor with little fetch so the wind does not make for heavy chop in the harbor. I am attaching several pictures of Vero and its harbor. It bills itself as the gateway to the tropics.
Our stay here is sweetened by the presence of some dear friends who we have met along the way. They are veteran cruisers who have been to the Bahamas 5 times in a 26 foot water ballasted Macgregor sail boat and are currently on a 32 foot Gemini Catamaran. Talk about a quantum leap in comfort. We have had many a great night over food and wine (tequila, scotch, bourbon……) with them. They too are waiting for an appropriate window for the Bahamas and will be off when it comes.
25 Jan 2008
I finally got the treatment for my pinched nerve, which was NOT pleasant let me be the first to tell you. I got an Epidural (like in spine) injection of steroid. Well when to Doc stuck the needle into my back it felt like he stuck my toe in the light socket----Zap. I gotta go back in two weeks for the second shot and I’m not looking forward to it, but I am hopeful it will help my back.
26 Jan 08
RELIEF --Boy the miracle of modern chemistry. I am feeling better than I have felt in months, no back or leg pain. Since I will need to go for a second injection in two weeks we will leave Vero Beach and hang around Stuart for a while. Vero is nice, but our feet are getting itchy so it’s time to move on and see some more of Florida and get closer to the Keys.
Our stay here is sweetened by the presence of some dear friends who we have met along the way. They are veteran cruisers who have been to the Bahamas 5 times in a 26 foot water ballasted Macgregor sail boat and are currently on a 32 foot Gemini Catamaran. Talk about a quantum leap in comfort. We have had many a great night over food and wine (tequila, scotch, bourbon……) with them. They too are waiting for an appropriate window for the Bahamas and will be off when it comes.
25 Jan 2008
I finally got the treatment for my pinched nerve, which was NOT pleasant let me be the first to tell you. I got an Epidural (like in spine) injection of steroid. Well when to Doc stuck the needle into my back it felt like he stuck my toe in the light socket----Zap. I gotta go back in two weeks for the second shot and I’m not looking forward to it, but I am hopeful it will help my back.
26 Jan 08
RELIEF --Boy the miracle of modern chemistry. I am feeling better than I have felt in months, no back or leg pain. Since I will need to go for a second injection in two weeks we will leave Vero Beach and hang around Stuart for a while. Vero is nice, but our feet are getting itchy so it’s time to move on and see some more of Florida and get closer to the Keys.
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