We are having a mixed time in good ole Charleston. The visit started out perfectly (The Good). We caught up to Chinook (Mike & Polli Romey) and Chanticleer (Bob & Pat Sikora) from RRYC. We had a great visit with them and enjoyed a marvelous home-cooked meal on Chanticleer. Unfotunately, both boats took off the next day so the visit was too short. However, my sister arrived that same afternoon and we had a fabulous visit. Cindy and I had not seen each other since early August so there was much catching up to be had. It was also my birthday and Cindy even brought a bakery cake to the boat. More good! We had a great time touring Charleston but the highlight of the visit was a surprise to both of us. Cindy and Wayne camped at James Island County Municipal Park and every year at this time they have a Christmas light show. This is not just any light show. It stretches over three miles with hundreds of displays and half a million lights. It really is the most well-done light show we have ever seen and definitely put us in the holiday spirit.
However, all good things come to an end….both visits and weather. We have enjoyed sunshine, shorts and tee-shirt weather for several days but no more. We are now experiencing what the weather guys are calling a “rogue low pressure system”. The temperatures have dropped into the 50s, it is drizzling on and off, and the wind is howling (The Bad). Between the strong currents and the cross-winds, it may be fun getting out of the marina (Hopefully not The Ugly!) as this system is to continue a few more days. Oh well, it’s a good day for boat chores, laundry and finding Charleston knit shops! Murphy is hunkered down snoring, Jim is watching movies and I am cruising the internet. Life’s pretty good after all.