Monday, August 30, 2010
In The Cheasapeake
We did start heading for Port Washington on Friday; however early in the trip we decided to head further; through HellGate, NYC, on to Atlantic Highlands. Then, by the Throgs Neck Bridge we saw "Sojourner", friends that we met along the way, they were going to do an overnight down the Jersey Coast, and suggested we come along. So that was our newest plan. We had a good current all the way to Sandy Hook. The wind was supposed to blow from the NW - a good direction for our passage; but the weather guessers were wrong again. The wind blew from the South; so we motored all night long. At least we had a beautiful full moon, and the seas weren't rough. And the best part was we arrived in Cape May NJ at 12:00 noon on Saturday! We caught a few winks, then set out to buy a few groceries, and pick up some New England Clam Chowda & shrimp at the Lobster House. The current was going to be perfect for a run up the Delaware on Sunday; so we were up early, weighed anchor at 0615, and headed out the Cape May Canal. The wind was supposed to be from the West, BUT guess what? It blew from the NW right on our nose - so again we motored up the Bay. But, It was a beautiful day, and the seas were fairly flat. We passed Chesapeake City, and motored on to the mouth of the Sassafras River where we anchored for the night by Betterton, MD, a former popular beach spot on the Bay. We actually had a mini IP rendezous - "It's About Time" & "Foggy Notion" anchored here as well. Tomorrow we will go further into the Sassafras & anchor near Georgetown, MD. Waiting to see what Earl is going to do!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Time To Go Cruisin'
I had a great trip to California - visiting with Elena, Mom, Gail,and Hank. Mom is doing great in the independent living facility. I flew back on 8/24; and we left Port Jefferson on 8/25. Sailed & motored about 25 miles to Oyster Bay Harbor, one of our favorites. Did laundry today, and toured around town. Tomorrow we will head to Port Washington.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Almost Cruisers Again
After a week of relaxing and "tying up loose ends", we left Port Jefferson to do a little bit of cruising in Long Island Sound, before I leave for Los Angeles (8/17/10) for a visit with Elena, my Mom, and my sister. We decided, to head across the sound to Essex on the Connecticut River for an quick visit with Ray & Marianne from R.I. We picked up a mooring ball in Hamburg Cove, and they drove over for a few hours. It was great to see them; albeit brief. Hamburg Cove it a lovely spot, especially during the week. You can pick up a mooring for $20.00. A mile away in Essex the balls are $45 - $50.00 a night. On the way back west, we had a favorable current and were motorsailing at almost 9 knots! We sailed to Northport, L.I. and anchored just outside the mooring field. Northport is another great spot - nice town, free dinghy dock, a farmers market, laundromat, and nearby grocery stores & bagel store! Jim left me at the laundromat to do a "quick" errand. He was looking for a part for Porty's engine. He was thinking, or not thinking, that the boatyard for "just around the corner". Two hours and 6 miles later, with the laundry way past done - he finally showed up without the part because he never even got to the place! He did find Camp Alverina, the 1st Catholic camp in the country. I was ready to put out an APB for him. We will stay here tomorrow for the Farmers Market, and then head back to Port Jeff to get ready to go to the airport on Tuesday. We'll borrow Jim's brother's car to make the trip easier.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
"The Lioness Has Passed"
On July 31, 2010, Jeanne C. O'Shea left this earthly world, peacefully & comfortably. Sons, Jim & John, and I were at her side, at the Port Jefferson Healthcare Facility. At 89, she lived a rich life, filled with traveling adventures to all parts of the world. A fiercefully independent woman, she lived in her beloved home in Point Lookout, NY until 2 months before she died. We were fortunate to be with her for her for the past 6 weeks.
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