We spent the day with the Whitley's. The boys had spent the night and swam in the bay Tuesday morning. Paige took Brian and I to run a few errands. That evening Brian cook dinner for everyone on their grill in the breezeway.
Lucy, the Great Dane and I got to be pals. Just like a little child, Paige had to point trying to get her to look at me for a picture.
After the movie, we went back to the boat.
Wednesday morning we moved the boat back to the anchorage closer to the city. Brian had been having trouble with the chart plotter and needed to be closer for the electrical guy. That evening Brian and I walked around town and had dinner at The Blarney Stone. He finally got his fish and chips fix he had been craving.
Thursday Brian got permission from the Wharf manager to move the boat to the docks so Andy of Shore Electronics could work on the chart plotter.
We moved the boat back to the anchorage and had a rest day on Friday.
On that day Brian also discovered we had a leak in the pressurized fresh water. So after consulting an online FB cruiser page, he made a plan for fixing it Saturday morning.
He removed the pressurized tank, which was not doing anything but take up space. Cut the line and we made a beeline for the hardware store which was only open until noon. Getting great help we left with an $8 part and back at the boat, were soon back in business.
After lunch we all walked to the Onancock Waterman's Museum, strolled around the Ker Place, read about The Annie C, a log sailing canoe, used for Oyster harvesting and then back to the dinghy dock.
Sunday, May 31
Anchor up at 8:15 am and we are off to Reedville. Great crossing. We arrived and put the anchor down at 2:30.
Reedville is famous for it's Menhaden fish factory. It is a non edible fish but is used in fertilizers and pharmaceutical type products. When the wind is blowing just right the smell can be very strong. But this stinky fish made many menhaden boat captains millionaires.
Monday, June 1
Jacob wasn't feeling well, so he stayed on the boat. The rest of us kayaked over to explore the one road town and walk to the store listed in our guide book. Turns out the store closed the year before. Walking back we came across a woman tending the flower beds where the road curves and her husband was standing by his truck. We asked if there was another store within walking distance. He said the closest was the Dollar General five miles down the highway. He then offered to take us there. Our good Samaritine's name was Forest. He and his wife live there part time and were leaving the next day to go back to Richmond. Who knew you would provision so well at a Dollar General? He brought us back to
Cockrell Creek Seafood, a crab deli we were anchored near and we picked up lunch and shared with him for his kindness in giving us a lift. He then drove us back to the docks.
That afternoon we had the first of several rain and thunder storms. We had left the kayaks tied up behind the boat and they ended up being great freshwater catchers.
Tuesday, June 2
We decided to try out our Wonder Washer and do some laundry.
Tuesday afternoon it started raining again and didn't stop until mid morning on Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 3
Did some schoolwork with Nathan, the boys played Monopoly. Brian and I paddled over to the Cockrell Creek deli and shared a lunch. Then we went to town with Luke and Caleb and tried to go to the museum we had read was free admission. It wasn't, so we left. Luke and Caleb went back to the boat. Brian and I walked around a bit then went to the Chitterchat Icecream Parlor. We shared a milkshake of coconut, coffee, and mint chocolate chip icecream flavors. It was delicious!
On our way back to the kayak, we stopped at a place and asked if they had any shrimp or other seafood for sale. No shrimp, but he had one box of day old crab in the freezer we could have for $20. All I had was a $10. He said ok. Little did we know what we were in for. Did I mention they were still alive???
Thursday, June 4
Another rainy day. Boys played a long game of Monopoly. Then a short game of Life On the Farm with me. I used some of the picked meat and made crab cakes for dinner.
A little mayonaise, old bay, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt and pepper, 1 egg, 10 saltines crushed. Mix all together and saute in a a little melted butter.
Friday, June 5
Finally clear weather!!! Anchor up at 9:20am Motor out past the factory, back in to river, then Bay and head towards the Potomac River.
Arrived at St. Mary's at 3:30. Anchored in Horseshoe Bend.
Saturday, June 6
Brian does some minor repairs to reseal some windows.
Brian, Jacob, Caleb and I kayaked over to the St. Mary's College to walk around and went to the Historic St. Mary's City which was founded in 1660. It was the fourth oldest colony and the first colony in Maryland. Two ships brought colonist over from England. The Arc and The Dove. A replica of The Dove is a part of the city tour.
Sunday, June 7
Anchor up at 8:30. Heading back down the St. Mary's River, into the Potomac, and up Breton Bay to Leonardtown. Anchor down at 3:05 pm.
Caleb had been feeling puny all day, so he stayed with the boat while the rest of us went to town in search of icecream. At the wharf, we were greeted by the sounds of a gospel bluegrass concert in the park.
Monday, June 8
We all walked to the library so I could get this blog post out and Brian could send a fax. Next we will walk another mile + to get what groceries will fit in our backpacks and 2 miles back to the boat. After lunch, Brian and I will attempt to kayak back up the creek and pull out close to the store and get remaining provisions and float back to the boat. Wish us well!
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