The Big Chill

Our challenges began when we arrived in Deltaville mid-Feb on what must have been heatwave conditions at winter’s end.  The following days however, had us rummaging firstly for the ONE hot water bottle & thermal underwear, then finally, puffy down jackets and our Nepal sleeping bags.  Given the chilly weather (daily temps 1 - 8°C) and only one bike to make the quick dash from the yard to the marina bathrooms, the crew rebelled.  A splash was quickly organised.  And a marina berth, bathed in sunshine and quietly floating on Jackson Creek, booked.  

All safely tucked in on Berth #12. 
Now for the Chores List... #1. The boat floats. Tick

From his Headquarters (Berth #12), the Cap’n began the task of going through all the “necessary supplies” he’d had mailed to "his" office.  Dennis and the lads had some breathing space in the Marina office at last!  Thus began two weeks of fun assembling various boat bits and parts, including a new, very speedy, bike.  And did I mention a new laptop?  His Dell decided it had had enough of boating life and had a complete meltdown.  Meanwhile, the battery in GS’s Dell decided not to hold a charge.  At all!  Brilliant….

We did manage to escape the daily grind with an offer by friends, Bill and Heather, to visit their pretty, new home in lovely Urbanna (meaning "City of Anne"), Virginia.  Heather cooked up a storm (as always), then we walked and talked our socks off, exploring their peaceful, riverside hideaway.  

Jolly good company & Rascal looking cute!

With new Marina staff, a new eatery on-site and a small gathering of fellow cruisers also tied to the docks, life was not dull.  It’s good to be back.