Thunderstorms in Havre de Grace

Today was a day for thunderstorms in Havre de Grace.  Nothing really big but torrential rain for a few minutes a couple of times.  One of the cloud bursts took place during my 3 mile run on a trail up the Susquehanna.  I had to walk part of the trail because the river had recently covered the trail.  Parts of the trail had turned to muck.  The rising river creates some serious problems from time to time.  The staff at Tidewater said that Hurricane Irene had put their store 2-3 feet underwater.  They were up to their knees moving stock out of the store at the end of the dock and back to their flood proof store on Market St.

Living aboard has changed Maryanne.  She seems to be enjoying the accomplishment of cooking in a challenging environment.  She is cooking meal after meal.  Not just simple stuff - really delicious meals.  Even though she is a vegetarian I get pork chops with apple raisin stuffing.  Today she baked lasagna with sausages at one end for me - hearts of artichokes on her end.  Also today she baked brownies.

Maryanne at work in our less-than-spacious galley

We brought some brownies and her special cheese spread to share with Norm and Jan aboard S/V Bandersnatch.  Norm designed and built the 63' ferrocement boat himself.  The boat seemed enormous to us with its 18' beam and large cabin windows.  The tour of the engine room was an overwhelming experience.  Jan is talented jewelry designer who actually creates jewelry in her workshop aboard their floating home.  We enjoyed our visit with them.

This poor little guy joined us in the middle of Delaware Bay.  The Bay is wide enough that you can't see land in any direction.  I think he was pretty tired.  We were motoring along when we heard a metallic sound.  Maryanne thought is was related to our engine or autopilot.  It turned out to be this tiny bird.  Is it a goldfinch?  Compare his size to the clothespins next to him.