Weekends, worries and what-knots
30 July 2013 | BMC-Lighthouse Point
Tim
Weekends, worries and what-knots
Our last BLOG talked of Engines, phones, friends and painkillers, so go read that and you'll know that we are stranded in paradise (AKA BMC-Lighthouse point). As far as the engine repair goes, we have started the process and are waiting for a final quote on the factory re-manufactured Perkins 107-4 from Fowley's marine engines.
I'll post something about the absurd number of boat units that will cost and our decision to go ahead and replace all of our sails later. This BLOG post will be about how two, land locked, lonely, marooned, and (not so) sober sailors survive in the big city.
Well Monday night after the big tow from Back Creek, we showered, shaved, eat a great meal and went to bed.
Tuesday was a free concert in Paterson Park by Big Daddy Stallings, One of our favorite blues bands. Dancing and drinking in the park was a lot of fun.
Wednesday was our normal late night at the pool and pavilion with our pool friends until ten.
Thursday, Roy and Krista arrived on Sola Fida, A nice dinner (with wine) and visit with them.
Friday was the Kelly Bell Band and food trucks in Inner Harbor with Monique and Maurice. Good friends, great band, strong drinks, Moon Shine shots at the Moon Shine Bar and a night cap on Sola Fida to end the night (or should I say morning). A great night and a lot of fun dancing in the grass to a great band.
Saturday was a trip to the Eastern Shore to retrieve a car and get some farm fresh food, a trip back to the Moon Shine bar for dinner with Monique and Maurice (use up the living social coupons), stuck our heads in the Cat's Eye to see what was going on then down to Ledbetter's for drinks and a game of pool or two. Back to Aletheia for a night cap with M and M and Sola Fida, then to bed.
Sunday we tried to hang at the boat, do laundry and a few boat chores. We did all that that plus we had a nice visit with Mike, Amy and Kodge. Dinner and wine and getting to know Mike and Amy better. Life is so very good.
Good Friends, good food, good music, a little wine, a little whiskey and a great attitude can overcome a lot that life has to throw at us all. We really are fortunate to have the family, friends and life that we do. There is no little piece of failed equipment that can change that.
So in summary; Don't worry so much, life is full of times to cry or be down. We all need to learn to dance when there is music, laugh when you can and enjoy a nice meal with your friends. Broken Engines will get fixed.
Until next time
Tim