Yesterday was a beautiful day here on the Chesapeake Bay. The only downside was the considerable wind blowing out in the bay, but we we're snug at Worton Creek Marina.
This is a pretty desolate place with no town within walking distance, but there's still things to see and do. First things first- walk the dogs.
Covered docks means that we're getting south!
We took the dogs up the hill behind the marina where boats are stored so they could run off leash and burn up some energy. While they were cavorting, I checked out the long term residents. You can always tell the boats that have been abandoned by the dirt and grit covering them.
Maybe this sailboat was abandoned because he lost his mast. You can see the bend in it just aft of the stern. Masts are expensive.
There's no question why this boat is here.
Pam and I were basking in the warm sunshine on the aft deck. A huge wasp landed on Ruby's back and then fell onto the deck. Before I could do anything, Ruby stepped on it and it stung her. She didn't know what happened but knew it hurt and she ran. Pam got her back and put her on the sofa and checked out her paw which she was nursing.
What can you do for a wasp sting?
While we were there, we saw one of the coolest things I've seen around a marina.
It's just a little float with a padded vee in the stern to fit a boat's bow, an outboard motor, and a steering wheel on top to turn it with.
I just love ingenuity and thinking outside of the box.
There are small craft advisories until noon today, but we're leaving for Annapolis anyway. The wind direction is out of the northwest, a good direction for the Chesapeake. We only have about 30 miles to go, a four or five hour trip. Piece of cake.
This is a pretty desolate place with no town within walking distance, but there's still things to see and do. First things first- walk the dogs.
Covered docks means that we're getting south!
We took the dogs up the hill behind the marina where boats are stored so they could run off leash and burn up some energy. While they were cavorting, I checked out the long term residents. You can always tell the boats that have been abandoned by the dirt and grit covering them.
Maybe this sailboat was abandoned because he lost his mast. You can see the bend in it just aft of the stern. Masts are expensive.
There's no question why this boat is here.
One thing to be very afraid of is a boat fire. It looks like this one was electrical since most of the damage is by the helm and forward. There were several burned boats here.
Back at the boat, Chevy was fascinated by something across the bay. A check with the binoculars showed a flock of Canada Geese with many of them taking a bath. The way a goose takes a bath is to duck its head underwater and then throw its head up in the air to get water rolling down its back, and then flapping its wings furiously.
What can you do for a wasp sting?
While we were there, we saw one of the coolest things I've seen around a marina.
It's just a little float with a padded vee in the stern to fit a boat's bow, an outboard motor, and a steering wheel on top to turn it with.
I just love ingenuity and thinking outside of the box.
There are small craft advisories until noon today, but we're leaving for Annapolis anyway. The wind direction is out of the northwest, a good direction for the Chesapeake. We only have about 30 miles to go, a four or five hour trip. Piece of cake.
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