More Summer on the Chesapeake

Aug 1 - 16  On a Mission

All dressed up and finally out of the dock --- making our way to Annapolis, MD the 8th to pick up grandsons/cousins Zachary 10 and Luke 8 for a week of fun.  

First stop, a beautiful anchorage near Reedville, VA.  A short dinghy ride brought us into the tidy little town where we had a nice walk followed by coconut ice cream at Chitterchats, yum!  

Back to Waterford for a swim and another gorgeous sunset.

On to Solomons Island for three days anchored  in Mill Creek.  It was an easy dinghy ride to "town" where we enjoyed the Tiki Bar and were introduced to the "Orange Crush" ---a new summer fav --- and lunch at Stoney's.  Calvert's Marina had great fuel prices, so we took on fuel before moving on to Annapolis. 

Aug 5 - Annapolis

After winding our way through the busy outer harbor and the local sail schools, we secured a mooring in the quiet creek beyond the drawbridge.  What a difference from the "busy ness" of the main mooring field!

Aug 6 - Happy Birthday Garry

What better way to spend a birthday than in one of our favorite places, Annapolis.  We decided to pamper ourselves a little with haircuts and a pedi for me.  Birthday dinner followed at Davis' Pub -- a Diners Drive-ins and Dives restaurant known for it's crab pretzel appetizer.  Jeff and Ellen met us there and we had a ball.

Aug 9 -- "Navy Seal" training week

Our Enterprise rent a car got us to BWI where we picked up Zachary and Luke for a week of FUN!  Our base was a lovely little anchorage up the Severn River where we could dinghy to the beach, out into the river for tubing and to a nearby marina to refuel the dingy.

The "Seals" in full gear 

             

     I think they may have grown gills

They had a little trouble getting the hang of the 2-person kayak, but didn't lack for things to do!

Construction work

Good thing there was a marina nearby --- had to refuel every day.  And of course there was ice cream.....

Each got a chance at the helm

And no, that's not Luke's cocktail ...........

The week ended at Mear's Marina in Annapolis where everyone had a chance to chill at the pool and have another meal at Davis' Pub.  Luke's chicken sandwich was nearly as big as he is!

It was just a wonderful week.  Don't know what we can do to top it, but we'll give it a try!!

Summer on the Chesapeake

July 7 - 31  Back aboard

Mom and Dad, you can't see baby.......

We returned to Deltaville, VA where Waterford had been safely docked at Dozier's Regatta Point Marina.  

This Osprey nest with one baby, was just off our stern at the dock. When we left for MI and Ill, you could just see the top of his head in the nest.

Here is baby "Orville" upon our return.  He had just taken his first flight, landing on one of the dock poles at the end of our slip!

This marina has quickly become a second home to us as we've come to know both summer residents and other transient boaters.  Cocktails at the pool, group barbecues, an occasional sail with our dock mates aboard Papillon .......... just a great base for the rest of July.  

Bridge party on Waterford

Jeff and Ellen Hall, aboard a 44 Krogen "Sea Dweller", became fast friends.  As we celebrated our first year cruising anniversary, they are newly retired and just beginning their cruising life.  Our weekend anchored on the Corrotoman River and in Urbanna, VA was just the first of many good times together.

Sunset on the Corrotoman River

The last week of July was spent "on the hard" as Waterford got spiffed up - bottom painted and hull polished. 

Of course it was the HOTTEST week of the summer -- and no AC when we're out of the water.  YIKES!  

Our perseverance paid off as she's standing tall.

Ready to "splash"

 

 Between sanding, painting and sweating,

 Garry had to retire the flip flops!

Time to head out on the Chesapeake for the next adventure.

We're Baaaaaack

Summer Summary

June 17 - July 7   Wrapping up family visits

After a great trip to Seattle, we spent the rest of the month in Michigan and Illinois with family and friends.

While Laura worked on her last month of Nurse Practitioner program and Zachary's baseball team participated in a tournament, Lee, Garry and I set off to Illinois with the rest of the kids.  We had a great time with Toni, Tiger and family, Great Grandma Millie and most of the Farr family (Millie's side).





Great Grandma Millie got to meet Ava (18 mos) for the very first time.
                                           
                                                    PRICELESS!!! 

           Uncle Dick and Aunt Jo
              with Lee and the kids.
                       

Great Grandma Millie
 and her only remaining sister, Betty.















It had been a long time since Lee and the kids had been with the Farr family.  So good to be together!!

The Whole "Fam-Damily",  almost!!!

Back in Michigan, the time just flew as we enjoyed cookouts, days at Kensington Park, lemonade stands, baseball games, and just hanging out.

Chasing bubbles ................

Lemonade anyone????

   

Girls just wanna have fun..................

All too quickly it was time to head back to Waterford.  Anxious to be on the water again.........