Hi All;
Here it is Sept. 03, 2011 and we are still blessed to be around.
The minor challenge of today was the C80 appeared dead, thus no RADAR or chart plotter. The Garman worked great as did the autopilot.
Today we had an adventure to travel abt 40NMs to Norfolk Harbor and meet with the owner of my old 1988, 18' SeaRay bowrider OB.
The Chesapeake Bay had <1' waves and a light breeze from the East as we traveled from Lynnhaven Bay to the Elezabeth River., Norfolk. We saw a Ranger 25 enroute but did not get her name. There was a lot of chatter on the radio so I did not get a chance to call her.
I had sold the SeaRay ( just before I bought my C-Dory 25 in 2004) to a friend who passed away and it was bought at an estate sale by a fellow church member. He had the 2cycle 135HP Merc powerhead rebuilt and it looks and sounds good. Seeing the SeaRay was like bringing closure to one adventure while remaining focused on a new one.
Of course I did take a couple of pixs to post on the Sea Angel Album.
Before returning to the Home marina, Marina Shores Marina, our 2 boats rafted up at Hospital Point and enjoyed a wonderful visit. I think I may have sold the 'First Mate' on buying a C-Dory after the SeaRay. Now, that could be a planting and harvesting of a seed.
We returned to our marina without any problems and in reasonable comfort on the Bay as the swells started to build to abt 2+' with the East winds freshing. Once at the dock I tried one more time with the RADAR/C80. I disconnected the power and RADAR data cables from the rear of the C80 and re-seated them. WOW, It came to life. My first attempt when underway did not work, but this did. Now, all systems are go again.
Life retains its little pimples. I count my blessings every day and rest in the peace that I have received. Stuff happens to stuff. Soooooo why get upset? Only to welcome someone to your 'pitty party'. So enjoy the moment at the present, for it is a present for that moment.
Blessings to All and enjoy many following seas,
Art