Butch;
EVERYBODY knows that I'm a Red Sox fan!! Retirement has been great and only continues to get better and better and yes we truly do miss the Hudson. While we do enjoy the fact that our boat is now 5 minutes away as opposed to the 1 1/2 hours we experienced on the Hudson, a lot of thing are now different. While at Haverstraw, we used to stay on board almost every week-end all summer long. Since moving, we have not spent one single night on board in the past two years.
We are on one of the most scenic parts of the ICW, and enjoy the peacfulness of the side tributaries but nothing compares to the Hudson River especially from Croton up to Albany. On the Hudson we were spoiled with great water depths almost everywhere. On the ICW we have learned that you need to pay attention ALL of the time, and once you gain control of the center of the channel, be very careful who you decide to give it up to.
Bottom line, Do I regret the move . . . . . Hell No!!
Enjoy your season.