It was a short drive from the boat launch at Point Defiance to our destination of Gig Harbor. Well, it did take a little longer than needed because the water was smooth, the wind was so warm and we yearned to just cruise – but our schedule dictated that we…
Headed to Washington, DC
Before we could leave Tuesday morning, we had to put September Song back together, and get the anchors off the bottom Monday. We got the first anchor up with a little bit of a problem, but when it came time to get our storm anchor up, it wasn’t budging…
September Song 2011-08-31 12:30:00
The Nice Bridge that was damaged during Irene.Can you see the worker on the bridge? Two birds hitching a ride down river on one of the many logs we saw today from the storm.
Gig Harbor, Washington
It was a short drive from the boat launch at Point Defiance to our destination of Gig Harbor. Well, it did take a little longer than needed because the water was smooth, the wind was so warm and we yearned to just cruise – but our schedule dictated that we move along and arrive Arabella’s…
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Palmetto Moon 2011-08-31 11:47:00
We spent the first nine days of August waiting for the enclosure for the flybridge. And then, it arrived on Jim’s birthday as a very nice surprise. The pictures taken in the shed didn’t look great, so you’ll have to wait until later in this blog to see…
Palmetto Moon 2011-08-31 11:45:00
On Monday, August 15, we cruised from Deltaville to Hampton Public Piers and spent several days just relaxing. Although the shed protected us from heat all summer, it was great being able to walk out and look up at the sky. This was the scene that gre…
Palmetto Moon 2011-08-31 11:40:00
On Thursday, August 18, we left Hampton and cruised up the James River to the Pagan River into Smithfield, VA — the HAM city. As always, we look forward to taking pictures when cruising through areas that are new to us. Well, here is the James River w…
Palmetto Moon 2011-08-31 11:30:00
We docked at Smithfield Station which has a marina, inn, pool, restaurant, and shops. That night we dined at the restaurant and couldn’t resist trying the Station burger — Smithfield ham, burger, cheddar cheese, Smithfield bacon, and jumbo lump crab m…
Palmetto Moon 2011-08-31 11:20:00
On Friday, August 19, we walked through Windsor Castle park to the historic downtown. Windsor Castle park is made up of over 3.8 miles of walking trails, mountain bike path, fishing pier, kayak/canoe launch, picnic area, dog park, orchard, and the Mano…
Palmetto Moon 2011-08-31 11:15:00
Palmetto Moon with the new hardtop and enclosure…..Friends that we made in Deltaville — Lin & Cheryl on M/V Cherlin and Art and Gail on M/V Reel Blonde came in Friday afternoon. They invited us to join the Nansemond River Power Squadron festivit…
