May 18, 2012  Day 7

When we pulled anchor at St. Leonards Creek and got underway, the starboard engine gauge was running at a high temperature. We decided to return to Zahnisers in Solomons on one engine and have it checked. Fortunately they were able to see us immediately and found a loose wire.  We have been impressed with their staff!  We were on our way again by 11:00 am headed up the Chesapeake Bay to the South River.  We chose a nice anchorage on Aberdeen Creek around 5:00. We had a quick dinner and relaxed for the rest of the evening. 

May 16-17, 2012  Days 5 & 6

We left Solomons Island after lunch and took a short ride up the Patuxent River and into St. Leonards Creek to experience a very nice afternoon and our first night at anchor.  What a peaceful anchorage!  A view of large homes on manicured lawns with private docks along the shoreline, and a beautiful night sky were ours to enjoy.  We had planned to leave the next morning but with a small craft advisory on the Chesapeake Bay, we decided to enjoy this anchorage one more night! 

May 15, 2012  Day 4

We stayed in port, did boat chores, took a short dinghy ride until we ran out of gas (Bill rowed us back to the boat), and then enjoyed having Ricki and Carl (on Quest) onboard for dinner.  Ricki brought an excellent appetizer and part of the main course. We had a great evening!

May 14, 2012  Day 3

We departed Doziers and headed to Solomons Island, MD with Quest and Next Endeavor.  Some engine adjustments were necessary en route so we caught up with them at the marina an hour later. (Joyce drove and dodged the crab pots while Bill secured himself in the engine room!) We stayed at Zahniser’s Yachting Center, a very nice marina with helpful staff.  We all walked to a local restaurant for a “had to have” crab cake dinner (we are on the Bay after all!)

May 13, 2012  Day 2  

Dinner at Cocomos

Doziers provided a lovely breakfast for all of us followed by a presentation of points of interest on the Chesapeake Bay.  We then took their loaner car to buy provisions for the boat.  We joined Rick & Roll, Quest, Erika Lin, and Next Endeavor for a lively dinner at Cocomo’s (appropriate not to cook on Mothers’ Day!).  The restaurant picked us up and took us back to our marina after dinner. Phone calls from our children made this a complete Mothers’ Day.


Carl & Ricki on Quest

Rick & Betsy on Rick & Roll

Our Farewell Party

May 12, 2012  Day 1  “Congratulations!  Today is your day.  You’re off to great places! You’re off and away!”…“And will you succeed?  Yes! You will indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed)” Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”



 Ready to depart on the Loop from Yorktown, VA

We were so fortunate to have almost 50 friends join us for a fabulous farewell party at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, VA.  Following lunch and tours of our boat we departed with their good wishes.  We left Yorktown and headed for Doziers Regatta Point Yachting Center in Deltaville, VA on the Rappahannock River off the Chesapeake Bay.  Many other Loopers were already there and we joined them for a cookout.  This completed our first day on the Great Loop!

May 7-11, 2012

THE AGLCA RENDEZVOUS

Following a 10 day trip to see our children and grandchildren in Texas and Colorado, we returned to Carried Away on the East River and made the five hour journey to Waterside Marina in Norfolk, VA for the Spring Rendezvous to join many other couples who are on the Loop, or who have completed the Loop, or are yet planning to do the Loop. The Chesapeake Bay was kicking her up heels that day and we rocked and rolled our way across, happy to arrive at our destination. We spent the next four days at the AGLCA Rendezvous, attending seminars, social events, and meeting many Loopers.  It was a wonderful experience filled with helpful information and making new friends. We left Waterside and made the six hour trip to Yorktown on Friday, May 11.