Back to Annapolis

We are leaving tomorrow a.m. for Annapolis after an enjoyable stay in DC. The anchorage in Washington Channel has been great. We used the services at The Gang Plank Marina the entire time. Although we began the stay with a cold shower, all was fine the remaining 2 weeks. The staff was great and treated us well. We were invited to their annual slip holders party with free food and drink and we danced the night away. This is a perfect location only a block from the Metro green line and the Safeway/CVS. We were easily able to ride the train into VA for visits and appointments. There were never more than 4 other boats anchored while we were here.

This past weekend was the Blessing of the Fleet and we sat on Spunky and watched the 90 trawlers and power boats motor by each being blessed. We called on VHF and asked for a blessing and Spunky and all her crew, now and future, were blessed as well. Then a raft up of 3 trawlers close by invited us for drinks and company and we had a very nice visit with some very nice folks.

While here we have met with children and friends and ended our stay with half priced tickets to "The Music Man" at the Arena Stage which is across the street from the marina. The production was good and very enjoyable but the Arena Stage, which is theater in the round, lends itself to more intimate productions rather than musicals.

This morning in the rain we motored down the channel to the James Creek Marina to get diesel, gas and water tanks topped off so we are ready to leave tomorrow for the trip back down the Potomac. It was wet but nice as we were the only boat trying to get into the fuel dock. We returned to the Gang Plank and took showers, did laundry and turned in our electronic pass cards. We are planning on 2 days down the Potomac and 2 days up the Chesapeake to an anchorage in Annapolis where we will do maintenance and repairs on Spunky and catch up on doc appointments.

Hope life is good for all of you. Please let us know what is going on in your life.

Elyse and John s/v Spunky