Weather: Cool – low 57 degrees, high 77 degrees; NW @ 5-10 knots; flat seas; clear and bright sunshine all day.
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0700 We’re up and it’s a cool 57 degrees! We are enjoying an cup of joe and a beautiful sunrise in our calm anchor
age.
0710 The generator is on!
0800 Fire up and haul anchor. We’re headed for the Aligator-Pungo Canal which connects the Alligator River with the Pungo River.
There are no winds to speak of and the ride in the canal is relatively quick and very smooth. Between the canal and yesterday’s trip trough the All
igator River, one gets an overwhelming sense of wilderness. On the river, the only sign of life is a couple of fishing shacks that look as though they have seen better days.
The canal banks are lined with trees, bushes and grasses, with no sign of human habitation. About three-quarters of the way through the canal, one’s senses are accosted by a fixed bridge that carries a two lane hig
hway across the canal. Aside from the fact that the bridge reminds you that there may be civilization in these parts, one wonders why a bridge and highway would be needed in this wilderness. From the water, there is no sense that a Super WalMart might be only miles away!
1200 The Pungo River is just ahead of our bows. We are reminded to look for the missing green “15.” A couple of weeks ago, the mark, situated on a big steel pole, was somehow pushed underwater, unbeknownst to a passing fifty foot motor yacht. The motor yacht hit the submerged piling which ripped its bottom out. It sank in less than one minute. All hands were rescued, but what a day for the captain and crew! The mark has since been replaced.
Anna Marie made contact with Willis and Lucille who are joining us for a couple of days. Our plan is to pull in to River Forest Marina for fuel, water and a pump out. With any luck, Willis and Lucille will be there while we are taking care of business.
The plan worked beaut
ifully. Willis and Lucille arrived as we were finishing up. They and “chauffeur” Pretty Marge, were welcomed aboard and invited to look around while we settled the bill in the office. After a one hour stop, we were off to the Slade Creek Anchorage, some 6 miles away. We’ll rejoin our companions from Elizabeth City.
Once the hook was down, we hosted a happy hour aboard “SUNSHINE.” Everyone “loved” the boat and marveled at the amount of space. On
ce again, we enjoyed a gam. Our company left when an unknown alarm emanating from the raft, was heard.
We enjoyed Lucille’s “Hard Rock Pulled Pork” sandwiches for dinner. They were scrumptious! After clean up and story telling, we played the Mexican Train Game. Willis and I were the low scorers while Anna Marie and Lucile had “a ton of points.” We hit the sack at about 2230 hours.
Comment:
0700 We’re up and it’s a cool 57 degrees! We are enjoying an cup of joe and a beautiful sunrise in our calm anchor
age.0710 The generator is on!
0800 Fire up and haul anchor. We’re headed for the Aligator-Pungo Canal which connects the Alligator River with the Pungo River.
There are no winds to speak of and the ride in the canal is relatively quick and very smooth. Between the canal and yesterday’s trip trough the All
igator River, one gets an overwhelming sense of wilderness. On the river, the only sign of life is a couple of fishing shacks that look as though they have seen better days.The canal banks are lined with trees, bushes and grasses, with no sign of human habitation. About three-quarters of the way through the canal, one’s senses are accosted by a fixed bridge that carries a two lane hig
hway across the canal. Aside from the fact that the bridge reminds you that there may be civilization in these parts, one wonders why a bridge and highway would be needed in this wilderness. From the water, there is no sense that a Super WalMart might be only miles away!1200 The Pungo River is just ahead of our bows. We are reminded to look for the missing green “15.” A couple of weeks ago, the mark, situated on a big steel pole, was somehow pushed underwater, unbeknownst to a passing fifty foot motor yacht. The motor yacht hit the submerged piling which ripped its bottom out. It sank in less than one minute. All hands were rescued, but what a day for the captain and crew! The mark has since been replaced.
Anna Marie made contact with Willis and Lucille who are joining us for a couple of days. Our plan is to pull in to River Forest Marina for fuel, water and a pump out. With any luck, Willis and Lucille will be there while we are taking care of business.
The plan worked beaut
ifully. Willis and Lucille arrived as we were finishing up. They and “chauffeur” Pretty Marge, were welcomed aboard and invited to look around while we settled the bill in the office. After a one hour stop, we were off to the Slade Creek Anchorage, some 6 miles away. We’ll rejoin our companions from Elizabeth City.Once the hook was down, we hosted a happy hour aboard “SUNSHINE.” Everyone “loved” the boat and marveled at the amount of space. On
ce again, we enjoyed a gam. Our company left when an unknown alarm emanating from the raft, was heard.We enjoyed Lucille’s “Hard Rock Pulled Pork” sandwiches for dinner. They were scrumptious! After clean up and story telling, we played the Mexican Train Game. Willis and I were the low scorers while Anna Marie and Lucile had “a ton of points.” We hit the sack at about 2230 hours.
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