I am in the process of preparing the boat for my cruise North to the Chesapeake Bay where I plan on spending the Summer in hopes of avoiding a storm this hurricane season. All is in readiness and hopefully the weather will cooperate on my trip, if not I will be off the coast and will duck in to some sheltered waters to ride out the storm if need be.
I have problems saying goodbye to friends and this has been no exception. The past year has been spent with my daughters and the many very nice people I have become friends with. Pre-departure jitters are , as usual, present as I think of the million and one things that can happen in an instant no matter how well the boat is prepared. These worries subside once out and clear of the shore. My plans are to keep a journal using this blog for those that have requested it.
Saturday night I was invited to Josh's house for a friendly little get together and last night I enjoyed a very large party my daughter Ginger throws every year, complete with a live band. Tonight I am going to a party being thrown for me at Chrissy's boyfriend Seth's house where I will be cooking steaks for the guests. Tomarrow I hope to depart, weather willing.