November 12, 2009
We got up early and headed to the coast. Well, in Georgia it wasn't raining but the closer we got to NC the harder it rained! By the time we hit Oriental it was pouring. We stopped at The Silos for pizza and then unpacked in the rain, again. After drying off, we watched a movie and turned in early. I hope tomorrow is better.

November 13, 2009
It poured and the wind howled all night. The water at the marina is so high that we now have to jump up to get aboard, usually we step down into the boat. It's unreal, the water is almost up to the docks. WOW. Well, we didn't feel like sailing in the storm so we headed into New Bern. We stopped at West marine and bought an oil changer. Joe hates to change the oil, so maybe this will help. Then we headed over to Capt Ratty's for lunch. It was yummy. When we got back, Joe used his new gadget to change the oil. It was super. He was done in 15 minutes with no mess and no swearing!!! He loves it. We decided on pasta for dinner, and stayed below where it was warm and dry. Rain, Rain go away.....

November 14, 2009
Well, we got up to another rainy day, YUCK! This has been a very rainy year. It seems like everytime we come over for a sailing weekend it rains. We headed downtown and couldn't believe how many areas were flooded. We rode around Oriental, took some pictures and headed back to Pecan Grove. We decided to go out to eat and settled on Gary's Downeast Seafood in Arapahoe. It was yummy. Joe was hoping for fried clams, but they don't eat them in the south, so he got creole catfish which he liked very much. I got scallops which were really good too. After dinner it was back aboard to watch a movie and turn in early.

November 15, 2009
We got up early to more rain and headed home for an uneventful ride. I certainly hope 2010 is not as rainy as 2009 was!