We are working hard on our boat Pearl to get her ready for the voyage south. Donald has been taking the last couple months off to work on her and it has become a full time job for him. We are making so much progress and are glad that the rain has stoped for several days so we can complete our varnish work. Pearl is looking great! We are realizing that time is flying and that our departure date, June 10, 2005 is just around the corner. I am getting very excited and eager to go. Christina :)