The worst things to have on a boat are an agenda and a timetable. The weather/sea conditons are our guide.
We were out of bed at 6am this morning and checking the weather forecast. Waz waited till he had showered (6.30am) before making a decision on moving on or not.
The forecast is for changing weather around noon with increasing cold and winds. By the time we would have been trying to cross Mobile Bay, Alabama (tomorrow), the winds would be in the vicinity of 16-19 knots, so we have made the executive decision to stay put. Mobile Bay is shallow, so the waves whip into a frenzy we have been told. It is a bit like Lake Ponchartrain which is about 20 feet deep at the deepest...she can whip into white caps and short sharp chop in the flash of an eye.
We have heard so many accounts of Bridge Opening staff who refuse to let small craft go under the bridge..therefore dont open it for them to go through because of the state of the Lake.
People here are happy we arent going anywhere with this weather system approaching. Apart from our suspicion that neightbor Tim is sticking pins in his weather doll (just joking, Tim!) we are glad to sit tight until all is well again..lets hope it doesnt go past next wednesday when our months' rent expires! It gets expensive when paying by the day. We paid $350 for a month vs $50 per day to sit on the poles. Cheap rent after 7 days.
We like the people here. The management are good folks and the whole family of sons/cousins is involved in the running of the Marina, Dry Stack (Boats stacked inside), Boat yard, Live Bait (shrimp) and Boat maintenance.
We also like the folks who inhabit the liveaboards and partial live aboards.
The dogs that live with Vegas and Trixie are a hoot. I can only ever remember one of their names..and you can see why 'Mayday'!!!Yep, this cutie of indeterminate parentage is called Mayday. I will try to get a photo of her, but she is so 'alive' with energy that she doesnt stand still for a moment. Whenever she passes the boat and we are here, she has to stop for puppy love, and we are active participants, of course:)
Their cats are also amusing..as only cats can be. They refuse all of their owners efforts to leave the boat until THEY are ready..how like cats!! As soon as Mom or Dad leave, turn their backs, the cats are off the boat in a flash:) They also come around for loves...and do we mind???of course not. We actually miss having our animals around us, but dont feel inclined to include them in our lives at this stage. Too much other stuff going on.
We have been told by Marty, the captain of the sportfisher Solitaire, that there is a huge music festival on this weekend, in town. How fortunate:) Silver linings and all that!
Well, it is now 10am, and I have some chores to attend to. Waz has just started his, so I need to look lively.
We will check in with you later or tomorrow!
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