ANNAPOLIS

We are getting closer to the day when we will be leaving Annapolis on the second leg of our journey south. Bill and I are so very grateful to Tony and Bruce for making the trip from Mamaroneck to Annapolis in only 40 hours. Of course Simon was on board to stand watch as well. Annapolis, once again, has been a wonderful place to stop. We have had a variety of different weather systems come through but no matter how hard the wind blows during the day when we are ready to go to sleep the water is calm with absolutely no wind during the night. We have met new people and have met up with 'Dana' and 'My Whim'. Jim and Bonnie and Bill and Sherry may be traveling with us for part of the trip south. We've shared experiences that included a wonderful time at the naval academy before the Air Force vs. Navy football game. All 4000 + navy cadets in dress whites and in their platoons marched to the stadium while their band was playing "Anchors Aweigh". An awesome sight.
Bill decided that Sunday would be a good day to go to the top of the mast to install a light and antenna. We are so very lucky to have Jim and Bill(O'Malley) to help. I watched and took photos to keep me busy. Bill spent almost 3 hours doing the work and when he came down he slept about the same amount of time. Now we just have to see if they work when he installs the cable connections!!!
We went to the boat show on Friday, gorgeous and hot, hot. We know that won't last but it sure felt good.
During the boat show we met up with the Dan, Joli, Hank and Max , Franklin and Esther, Janet and Mike and Bruce. Thanks again to Bruce for helping us obtain more storage by taking home stuff we don't need (until we need it and won't have it).
It's Columbus Day and one of the chilliest yet.
Even Simon curled up under the covers. However it warms up a little during the day. We are all looking forward to finding the sun and the rum.