Tyrrell

It has been a few days since I journaled. Part bad cell service, part we stayed in Manteo for just a few days and then barely stopped in Alligator River and hi-tailed it to Belhaven. We are running from the storm system and think we have managed to tuck in safe and sound for a few days.

Manteo and the Outerbanks ended up being such a great spot. We have very fond memories of the Outerbanks from a family trip not that long ago and this trip reminded us why we like it so much. We even rented a car for the day and drove Hatteras Island to Ocracoke. What a journey! But at one point we were able to let the dogs run the beach and that moment was worth every minute in the car that we sat waiting for the hour ferry. Duke and Cookie were living their best life running the beaches of the Outerbanks and it was ADORABLE.

As I already mentioned, we truly loved Manteo. Take that love and flip exactly around and you will get how we felt about Alligator River. Despite it's very cool name, the stop was a bit of a hell hole. A hot gas station on the side of a busy highway with little cell service and not much to wander around through. Although we did find a little turtle along our walk!

So first thing in the morning (7am) we decided to outrun the rising wind and make our way to Belhaven. Imagine the small town Kevin Bacon moves to in Foot Loose and you can imagine Belhaven, NC. And we are here for several days due to oncoming rain and wind. Dave parked us at a free dock, so we have no facilities at all to speak of, but we are a good walk to town and groceries, so we are all set.

What Could Go Right? The solar has been running perfectly! Dave has the oil fixed 95%.....I think that means he has to fix it more, but I count it as a win. We are about to test the most recent leak fixes....I'll let you know. The dogs are healthy and doing well. Both Dave and I are healthy and doing well. Our water maker is making wonderful water that doesn't stink at all. Yippeeee! We have more food than we can go through if we get stuck on the boat for even longer than the day and half that is projected. We are overall in very good shape.

What Could Go Wrong? We couldn't find a great holding along our route to Beaufort, NC (where we intend to be for my big 50), so we are hoping for the best here in Belhaven. We have a little too much exposure, but with this free dock, Dave was able to extra tie us and I am not worried about us coming lose and flying away, so there is that! We just maybe will shake and roll a little, but hopefully all will be well!Read more