Blossom is all tucked away and prepped for her winter
hibernation.
We went up to Baltimore last week to finish up a few tasks
that we hadn’t had time to finish with our quick departure in September. It was
beautiful in Maryland, with fall creeping around the corner, the temps dropping
and leaves starting to hint at the colors to come.
We ended up finishing our work much more quickly than we’d
expected and welcomed having some down time. This was especially true as we experienced
yet another “boater’s small world surprise” and were able to meet up with old
and new friends on our last night there. The back story: we had stopped by a
fellow Nordy early this summer and said hello to Gary & Tina who were
heading north for the summer. Other friends of ours, Tammy & Tom, recently left land life on
the west coast and were cruising New England on their catamaran this summer. It
seems the two were moored next to each other in Annapolis last week and got to
chatting and realized they both knew us. A quick email “wish you were here” was
replied with “oh my God, we are, for just 2 days!” And so we all went to a
wonderful dinner together 😊 It was the best way to end our 2017 season!
While it still smarts a bit to be missing the gorgeous fall
in the Chesapeake, we’re looking forward to digging in to continuing
renovations on our home, spending our first fall in our new home town and to
not traveling quite so much for a few months.
We wish everyone a fabulous fall and winter and look forward
to returning to Blossom and the blog next April!
Boat Business: Final preparations included:
- Pulling impellers from both generators and the wing engine. 2 of them had little life left so it was timely
- Replaced all zincs
- Cleaned out all the strainers
- Washed down walls and ceiling with vinegar
- Removed all batteries from all devices in the boat
- Replaced Damp Rids
- Put out ant and roach traps
- Placed Sun Pacs (mildewcide) in all outdoor lockers
- Turned off fresh water pumps and relieved pressure in all water lines
Looks like you store at Pleasure Cove?
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