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| Looks more benign that it was. 30 mph winds! |
Well we were going to leave on the 22
nd but the
weather front that just rolled through here the last few days was a doozy. Were were bouncing around even in this “protected”
slip with the high winds watching swells roll up the
Elizabeth River. So being more comfort orientated than old
salt orientated now days we stayed put and, sporadically, engaged in a few house keeping
chores. They weren't "Emergencies" as Mary pointed out (Jack, you should know
what that means: Emergency. Nona.
METV?)
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| The winds were pushing it back on to the dock. |
They only events of interest were several big ships running
down the river, and a large cruise ship that came in for a day, disgorged
people and engorged other people and then left at the height of the winds or so
it seemed to us. It was fun watching the tug and this huge ship try and extract
itself from the dock against the wind.
One day we took the ferry over to
Waterside Marina and noticed
Fruition which was a boat docked at the
Boat House Marina in
Colonial Beach when we were
there. We shared a crab feast and stories from the crab eating party Bill threw for the marina guests. But alas, they were not aboard when we were over there. And they left too early for me to contact them reliably on the
radio the next day. Some people just cant grasp the advantages of sleeping late.
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| Icky looking place, but pretty good food |
We did walk around a little in town down Norfolk a bit. And even went bye a familiar place ... Dan and Judy will remember?
Field Trip is still hung up in
Mobjack Bay
at
Zimmerman Marine for repairs so we will be re-tracing our route back south
by ourselves at least for awhile. But as we've found over the last 2 years, there always some one new to meet.
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| See Kath! It's still functional in case you need it :-) |
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| Walmart has everything! You an never have enough, right? |
One day I did peddle my trusty (and yes rusty too) bike to Walmart,
about 5 miles through progressively worsening neighborhoods. I bought stuff. Ubiquitous stuff which I cant even describe because
its just, well, generic stuff. But rest
assured we are well supplied and fully prepared to meet the rigors of being on the hook (anchoring) for 4-5 days.
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| Old Town in Portsmouth |
On the day before we leave (today actually), Mary walked with me to the
jewelry store and then we tried to find a nautical second hand shop
Mile Marker 0 . Not there. I had heard they went out of business and I have to believe that since their place of business is now occupied by some bike store.
So tomorrow, Saturday, we make our way south for 8 miles to
Top Rack Marina where fuel is $3.09/gal.
Drats. I only need about 150 gallons.
We get to stay there for free if we eat at their restaurant, The Amber Lantern which we
intend to do. Then its on to
Coinjock Marina for a night before we spend a several days anchored in
Alligator River,
Little Spring Creek and
Shackleford Banks.
We also plan to spend a night anchored in
Swansboro,NC and
Hammock
Bay which is in the
Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. Ironically,
again, I was there 40 some years ago wading on the beach to take a boat out to the anchored fleet.
It should all be very be exciting! I’m just thankful we have a full complement
of “stuff” to tide us over!
And maybe I’ll
even have an opportunity to try out the little Nissan 2.5 HP outboard Dave is
lending me until we get down to the Keys.
It’s the doggy outboard since if it works out as I had planned, I’ll be spending early
mornings taking a dog to some beach. Yeah, I’m excited too! Excited. yes. excited ...
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