May 29th, 2010 Deep Creek, VA

Docked in front of us is a rather permanent looking barge that houses an environmental classroom. It takes up about 3 slips along the dock so parking here is limited. It has been quiet for Memorial Day weekend, but I did help a college kid who returned for his "time slips." It is associated with UVA and has a sign that says "The Elizabeth River Project." If we're still here on Tuesday, I'll find out more.

I used their hose after coffee this morning to scrub down "Sapphire" again. She is getting a little cleaner each time so the decks are almost back to normal...with a fresh coat of gloss on the teak, we're looking good enough for the critics in the Chesapeake.

When I was finished, we hiked to town, stopping first at the parts store for some engine oil, a filter and some brake cleaner. Yes you're right...we have no brakes but we have found that brake cleaner takes petroleum products out of fiberglass and fabric...even clothes, so we try to keep some on hand.

Our next stop was the Food Lion, where we stocked up on vegetables and picked up a few other supplies.

Back at the boa,t Kathy made chicken salad for a late lunch and then we read for a while in the cockpit, feeling lazy. Kathy decided to work on stainless which shamed me into changing the oil so what started off being a leisurely afternoon, ended up being more productive than usual.

Using up odds and ends, I made pizza for dinner which was tolerable.