Travel Day 9 ~ Morehead City to Mile Hammock, Camp Lejeune, NC

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 ~    Pete was up early and spent 2 hours working before his 9 AM conference call. As the result of the call, more data is needed for the project.  You know, "those best made plans...!"  Well, without the data, Pete decided to continue his travels.

Warning regarding the
Live Fire Operations

     Most of the day, Pete traveled through intermittent showers and sun. He needed his computer He finally saw his first dolphin near Swansboro. As he approached the entrance to the Camp Lejeune, he could hear the live ammunition explosions on base.  Since there was not shooting across the ICW, boat were allow to continue their transit through. The storms have changed the shore line in this area.  In some areas, there used to be a buffer over a quarter of a mile between the Atlantic and the ICW now there are only a few feet in spots

Colors showing in NJ

     Pete was the first to anchor in Mile Hammock Bay. By dinner, there were 12 other boats also anchored.  The explosions continued until around 8 pm.
     The skies cleared again by dinner and Pete was treated to a pretty sunset.
     Around 9, we caught up on our day and said good night.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 ~  Pete watched the last boat pickup anchor around 8:45.  Today he is stayed put. George and he work on the project all day, now that the data they needed was received.  During the day there were periodic explosions. Both the marines as well as Pete and George wrapped things up by around 4:30. Pete took advantage to do some reading and relaxing in the cockpit.  While there, he saw one of the military helios carrying a jeep across the anchorage.

Strange birds seen over Mile Hammock

     As dusk settled, there were about 8 boats anchored for the night. It was a great night for leaving the hatches opened a crack. The air was fresh and cool but mild. Great for sleeping!
     When he went to use the generator for charging the batteries, it began to diesel again.  It took a good 20 minutes to starve the engine.  Pete immediately emailed our mechanics at Dependable for suggestions.  He has already reserved a mooring ball in Carolina Beach for tomorrow night.
     We said our good nights around 9:30.

~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~    P & K