Winnndy, this morning, boyyessirreebob. White caps on the river, boats pinned to the dock. I watched a nice shiny new Mainship 39 pull away. Lots of bow thrust to get the bow out, leaving the stern to run along the dock until the dinghy nose got to the piling. Talk about wide eyes; the crew on tha
t boat was as sure as I was that there was going to be a crunch; nope, Chuckie, missed by the skin on those old teeth of yours. Scooter, on the other hand, had no problem.
t boat was as sure as I was that there was going to be a crunch; nope, Chuckie, missed by the skin on those old teeth of yours. Scooter, on the other hand, had no problem. So, up the Cape Fear River to Wrightsville Beach, NC. A short run with the intention of going ashore to walk the beach, etc. Not to be today, too much wind & wake induced chop to feel comfortable in a 10' dinghy. I know, wuss's don't get'er done. This anchorage is like a major 4 ring circus; 3 engined go-fast boats blasting by a 60mph, Grady Whites zipping by while everyone 
tries to look into the cabin windows. Meanwhile we, the objects of their scrutiny, are trying desperately to hang on and keep things from breaking in the resulting rocking & rolling. The milk jug actually flew out of the refrigerator today on one roll. I suspect that the town may put some restrictions in place after someone gets hurt, but not until then. Big Sportfisherman's center, with all the attitude & arrogance that goes along with that genre. 
Big money is a grand thing, I guess. Seems like it can distort so much in so little time.
tries to look into the cabin windows. Meanwhile we, the objects of their scrutiny, are trying desperately to hang on and keep things from breaking in the resulting rocking & rolling. The milk jug actually flew out of the refrigerator today on one roll. I suspect that the town may put some restrictions in place after someone gets hurt, but not until then. Big Sportfisherman's center, with all the attitude & arrogance that goes along with that genre. 
Big money is a grand thing, I guess. Seems like it can distort so much in so little time. Interestingly enough, a 40 year old Grand Banks 32 pulled in next to us this afternoon. This model Grand Banks was the reason Marshall built the Californian 34 LRC, the model line that Scooter belongs to. Just a tidbit of nautical FYI stuff, Chuckie, do what you will with it.
With the day winding down, Scooter's crew sat down to partake of the evening cocktail and slow down hour. Usually some crackers & cheese, this evening's repast was a bit more enticing; so much so that I felt a pic might be appropriate. Dinner was a shrimp, bacon, & swiss pizza followed by the rest of the pineapple upside down cake. Amazing, eh! All the captain does is drive the boat; looks like the real kudos for the happiness on this trip go to the cook. Hooyah!
You all be safe, we'll catch you later.
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