With a major storm front expected, we were in a hurry to get to Elizabeth City and secure dock space at the town docks before the storm's arrival. The anchor was up at 5:50am - way too early for me - but the early start gave us a beautiful view of the sunrise.
By the time we passed under the Alligator River Bridge, the winds in the Abermarle Sound were picking up nicely so we hoisted the spinnaker for a great sail across the Sound. We sailed along at 7.5 knots making quick work of the 45 mile journey to Elizabeth City.
Once docked, the priority became laundry. Yes laundry!! We had somehow accumulated 5 loads of laundry and it was quite the challenge to drag it down to the laundromat about 1/2 mile away. With laundry accomplished it was time to treat ourselves to some fun so, with our friends on Charm, we went out for supper at a local seafood shop. Mmmmmm!!
Back at the boat, Tropical Breeze was capturing lots of glances from the many students and families who had gathered in the park where the boat was docked. It was prom night and it quickly became apparent that a tradition is to have prom photos taken at the park overlooking the river. It was quite a site - all the young people in dresses and tuxedos.
The storm which was to arrive overnight didn't. Instead we were greeted the next day to a brisk wind but plenty of sunshine. Given that we expected 30-40 knot winds with lots of rain, we gladly chose the alternative. So after a day of bumming about Elizabeth City and happy hour on board Tropical Breeze there was only one thing left to do - get the Captain his birthday blizzard. With all the challenges that January and February had brought us, we had never made it to Dairy Queen for Dave's birthday blizzard. I must say I was really beginning to tire of hearing about how deprived he was of his birthday treat so when we realized that their was a DQ within walking distance of the boat, we walked up and resolved the issue.
But yes, those of you who know Dave well also know that getting him his birthday treat was not going to stop him from yearning for more blizzards in the future. Even before he had finished his long awaited soft serve, he was already asking when he could expect his anniversary blizzard followed by his summer solstice blizzard etc.
Ahhhh life with the Captain always takes me in such sweet directions and that normally means to the nearest ice cream shop.
The Admiral
4/24 - 4/25/2010
PS. Thanks to Kathy on Charm for the photo of Tropical Breeze under sail.
3 comments:
So glad that Dave got his blizzard! I bet that the next time you are in Elizabeth City they will remember how to make a Chocolate Exxxtremmme. haha :-)
Did you perform the "Extreeeeeme" chorus? Dave does better when he has backup.
Dave R and I will need to do a cameo when we get together next time!
You must expect comments from us about DQ treats. The DQ legacy should make it to their advertising campaign.
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