Frankenstorm 2012

October 26 - 27, 2012 Friday - Saturday

We find it hard to believe that we are at "ground zero" for this enormous storm they are calling "Frankenstorm".   We were told that we should start to worry if the Navy ships were to leave port.  Friday all 24 ships departed.  That got our attention!  We have spent the last two days preparing "Chasseur" for the worst,  she is as ready as she can be for what is about to occur.
 We know that all our blog followers and family are concerned,  we have been receiving many emails, texts and phone calls regarding our location and status.  This post is to let everyone know that we are safe and sound.    We chose to, and have abandoned ship for a couple of reasons.  The forecast rain, (up to 12 inches) steady winds, (beyond 55+ kts.)  are going to be non-stop for many days, and we just did not want to be sitting on the boat for that! The temperature will also drop drastically when "Sandy" and the cold front finish with each other.    It is expect that "Chasseur" is going to be bucking wildly in her slip when the wind and waves arrive....just does not sound like fun to us.
Friday, Terry had fluid on his right knee aspirated at the Virginia Beach Sports Medicine Institute.  He injured his knee back in June and it has continued to become a problem. This was another reason to get off of the boat, and get his knee up.  He is now in an immobilizer and cannot bend his knee for a few days, not conducive to getting on and off a wild sailboat, and slippery dock.  So....we are on the 21st floor of the Marriott Hotel adjacent to the marina where we can study "Chasseur" from our window.  Now we wait....... the storm should hit hard here Sunday and Monday!

"Trouble faced at a time and place of your own choosing is far better than a surprise attack at sea during a storm."

Herb Payson

Recuperating in the Marriott

Marina view from the hotel window

Navy ships at dry dock (photos from hotel window)

110 foot yacht in our marina