Still breaking records

We had another 10/10 cruising day. Peter can't get the smile off his face - we broke our record with 185 miles covered in a nice steady sea. We went through about 3 minor squalls, all of which passed within 10 minutes. Good to get some of the squid ink wiped off the deck.
The other record broken is that three nights aboard is my longest time ever without stopping. I'm doing the 4:00 a.m. watches, and yes, I'll admit it - loving them. It is pitch black when I come on, with a sky dancing full of dazzling stars. By about 6:00 the stars start to disappear and get replaced with a fabulous sunrise. Shelby didn't make it up for it today, but that is a good sign because it means she is sleeping more soundly and longer. Doug is still not feeling perfect, but is definitely on an upswing. Shelby was great all day and just got a little queasy again this morning, but we suspect it was due to her intense concentration on her crossword puzzle (thanks again Don for bringing them - we've finished one book and are on to the second one).
Today is another partly cloudy, mostly sunny day. The seas are a bit sloppier, with swells of about 8 feet covered with a one foot wave. Still very comfortable for us as we are all getting our sea legs.
Peter says we are still on track for an 18 day crossing, but realistically any day that covers 120 miles is considered a GREAT day for cruising. We are all enjoying ourselves as we are getting in to the groove. So unbelievable not to have a huge "to-do" list or any firm plans. We even ate our first big meal yesterday at lunch - just because we felt like it and we could! So we have ahead of us, long peaceful days to fill as we choose. A real exercise in being a human being instead of a human doing!
(Charli - Shelby is doing really well - I really enjoy having her onboard. Thanks for sharing your daughter for the summer - she so reminds me of Kylie at that age).
P.S. Squid count is down today - only 3 - but a couple of flying fish. No other wildlife spotted.
Talk to you tomorrow.....