This week Bill is being a dutiful son and brother. He flew out to Oregon on Wednesday with brother-in-law Charlie to move his mother back to Maryland.

So Tuesday night we had an inpromptu gathering of cruisers at McGarvey's in Annapolis. Pictured here are the folks from Mandalay, Krasna and Duet. A fun time was had by all.

Thanks to Gail for the photo.

Bess is not thrilled by Bill's absence but getting by. No sobs have been heard coming from the top of the creek - especially since she was told by co-worker and boat neighbor Lenny "There will be no whining in Spa Creek."

Travel safely Bill and Charlie.