Dolphins in Bogue Sound NC

 

Boats on the Pasquotank River

 

Mo in the Deep Creek Lock

 

Making Tracks South

I can't believe it has been 8 days since our last entry! Traveling south with Mo & George and we are at mile 283 on the ICW in Wrightsville Beach, NC today. We have made stops in Portsmouth, VA anchoring at Hospital Point, then on through the Dismal Swamp in one day to tie up in Elizabeth City at a wall just North of the bridge for a night, then had a good sail across the Albemarle and down the Alligator River to anchor in Tuckahoe Point, a great sail down the Pungo River, across the Pamlico to anchor in Eastham Creek, on to River Dunes for a marina break (very great facilities), then a night in Spooners Creek, and one in Mile Hammock, before reaching Wrightsville at 1400 today. Fortunately, we missed the brunt of the cold front - no rain; just wind and COLD TEMPS! It is gusting into the 30s today. We are thinking of heading offshore from Cape Fear, but are hesitating because it is so cold. We'll make a decision tonight or tomorrow morning - right now we are happy to be anchored!

Dick & Anne Arriving for Happy Hour

 

Heading South

We dropped the lines at Shearwater Marina on Sunday morning and headed south to the Solomons. Had a good sail for part of the day, and then the wind shifted, so we motored in the last 8 miles to anchor in Mill Creek. Lo and behold - Grey Hound was anchored just around the bend, so we had an extended Happy Hour with them. Next day we sailed south across the mouth of the Potomac to anchor in beautiful Mill Creek in the Great Wicomico River. One of our goals this week was to get to Deltaville, VA to meet Mo and George on "Passages". They are launching their boat this week, so we will travel south with them! A strong coldfront is coming through so we will be here in Deltaville til Friday - then off to Portsmouth, VA!

One More Appointment To Go

We are sitting in the waiting room at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY waiting to see my surgeon; the last stop for me! I had the dreaded mammogram an hour ago, and ALL IS GOOD! Next stop the Bahamas! Looking forward to getting back to Annapolis tonight. Then a little provisioning, and we head south.

We Arrived in Cooperstown NY

After a very fun time in Annapolis, we headed out yesterday for our trip North to deal with medical appointments. The fabulous weather is making the trip much nicer. We stopped overnight in Harrisburg, PA at Raymond & Susan's, and arrived in Cooperstown at noon today. First stop the dermatologist - all is well! Tomorrow I'll be at the cancer center in the A.M. Looking for another good report. We'll keep all informed!