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Cooling our Heels in the Adirondacks
With temperatures forecasted to be around 100 degrees for most of the week, we decided it was better to get out of Rock Hall as quickly as possible to await the engine installation somewhere much cooler. Where to go was a pretty easy decision, as Mark’s parents have a wonderful camp (cottage) on Fern Lake…
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It Could Be Worse
This poor old catboat was in the Tolchester marina and put our engine problems in perspective. At least we aren’t trying to grow a new mast. We were lucky enough to have Hayden & Raydeen Cochran (thanks!) loan us their car today so we could do some provisioning and get away from the dock for…
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Osprey Point
Well, if you have to be stuck someplace, this is a nice spot. The view from the boat to shore is pictured. The Inn, Restaurant and Bath House are in the large building. A nice pool and playground are alongside. The docks are all floating, so there is no need to worry about tides. Bicycles…
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Sleepover
After the bad news about the engine yesterday, we were treated to ice cream at the local drugstore, which is a trip back into the 1940’s. Tin ceiling, stools and a soda fountain along with good ice cream raised our spirits. Not sure why they call them sleepovers, because not much sleeping goes on, but…
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August in Rock Hall
Well, we made the choice to replace the engine rather than sinking any more money into the old one. This means the boat will be in Rock Hall, Maryland for the next three to five weeks. It should give us plenty of time to get the boat projects done. We may rent a car and…
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Annapolis to Rock Hall
Pulled away from the mooring as the chapel was beginning to chime twelve. The harbormaster was there in his skiff, ready to collect another days fee if we dallied. Departed Annapolis and headed through the crowd of Sunday sailors to pass under the Bay Bridge. Noah was forced to forgo computer games so he could…