As Brian has passed the blog "torch" back to me,  

I can't begin before posting

A Huge Thank You to Brian!   

A True Friend and Sailor who has been with us on most our adventures.   

Brian not only took on the first mate duties while Dixie stayed home

He signed on for the coldest/worst weather  legs of the trip

He kept up the blog 

and Brian did everything with a smile 

(and his cell phone)  

Brian - You are the Best!