We're still getting ready. We've been dreaming about this ICW (InterCoastal Waterway) trip for a half dozen years. Well, Capt. David has been dreaming about it much longer. Really, its his dream. I'm along for the adventurous ride...something like moving and rebuilding the home we now have...and hauling our first (wooden and rather decrepit) sailboat from Long Island, NY to Portland, ME to rebuild it in our apartment's backyard.

But this getting ready is for a long-term (4 months) live-aboard (w/cat) water adventure.