12 days, 14 hours, 53 minutes and 31 seconds and counting...

We are counting down the days, and hours, and minutes and even seconds!!  Still working through lists but getting closer and closer to wrapping up the finishing touches.  Ordered yet another halyard today - we have had strong winds here in Portsmouth, Virginia and noticed some chafe that wasn't there the last time we checked.  We are so thankful that we have had these few weeks to really go through things on the boat and make sure all systems are working well.  Feeling pretty ready...
Our crew members arrive on Saturday and we will spend some time going out with them 
on the boat.  Plan on practicing  
a few maneuvers with them and just having some overall "become more familiar with the boat" time.  

We hung the ARC flag yesterday and received our yellow brick tracker in the mail.  More shopping tomorrow - its amazing how much food you can store in all the little nooks and crannies.  We still think we will depart on the 4th of May - but we will see what the weather forecasts are for the week of the 29th.  Stay tuned!!