Trick or Treat!

     It was a beautiful sunrise. After a quick glimpse, but no photo, I went back to bed for a few more winks. Today was a resting day for the crews of RAGTIME, SEVILLA and PEKABU.  We were the only boats remaining by 9 am.  We are hoping PINNACLE joins us today and that BRUNELLE can resume her voyage south.
 

"Do we have to go back to the boat?"

 
    For Pete, this is another work day.  A special project needs to be completed within in the next few days, so he’ll be working tomorrow, too. I tried to stay out of his way, so the rear cabin was reorganized and I made Pete’s favorite dessert, Apple Cheese Torte, for his birthday.  Since I was at the helm most of the travel yesterday, I couldn’t bake. 

"She left without me!"

     I took the dinghy and visited the others to inform them that we had a special dessert to share around 3:30. Jeanne and Gerry offered to host the get together and we would dinghy the others to RAGTIME.
     The TRICK:  By the time we were to start the pickups, PINNACLE had arrived.  Their trip was troublesome.  Even being careful with the directions we sent, they ran hard aground at high tide and needed Tow Boat’s assistance to get off. They also punctured their dinghy while exiting their slip in strong currents within the marina.
     The TREAT: So we gathered as planned. Over dessert, we discussed a number of things: how best to deal with the storms due on Monday, should we stay here or travel further to a marina and await BRUNELLE’s arrival, marina options, etc.  Daylight Savings Time ends tonight.  That means a very early start in the morning.
    That said, I think we need to turn in. Our 6:30 am departure means up at 5:30. Dog need to be walked and dinghy hoisted before we can pull the anchor, so . . .’Nite all.

ICW Mile Marker    245 (Layover)

 0.0 Hours       (Total 68.5 Hours)
 0.0 Miles       (Total 415.2 Miles