The last time we wrote our blog, the weather had finally cleared and we had a wonderful day travelling down the Chesapeake Bay to Deltaville. Little did we know when we arrived that night,the "Sea Witch" was going to brew another storm. When we docked our boat, we were optimistic, did our laundry, filled our water tanks and planned our next stretch down the Bay. Well, not only did the winds kick up that night, the temperatures dropped, brrrrrrrrr, and the boat began to rock. Outside on the Bay were gale warnings, and small craft warnings, yikes. Woke up the next morning, and we didn't have to look outside to know, we weren't going anywhere. You could hear the wind howling, rain pouring and the boat was moving,,, but not the way we wanted. So each morning we woke up anticipating the winds would die down and we could head south.
Finally!! Five days later, we had a beautiful sunny morning, so off the docks we went and headed down the bay for Norfolk VA. On our way down, we looked behind us and there was a trail of at least 14 boats. It was a wonderful day, we felt relief to be moving. We knew we were heading in the right direction, we saw our first pod of dolphins near the mouth of the Bay, and several groups of pelicans soaring through the air.For the past two weeks we had been making plans to meet up with our friends Sam and Barbara Shakespeare " when we make it to Norfolk". They had invited us to come for dinner and spend the night. Little did we know that upon arrival we'd be meeting a local celebrity. Adorned in a nautical collar, and shiney coat, we were greeted by Grace. "Gracie" is a 13 year young friendly lab, who by the wag of her tail and lick of her tongue lets you know she was pleased to meet us as well. She is famous to the locals because her and her dad's (Sam) picture hangs at the local Starbucks. Everyone knows her on sight, but no paw prints please, Gracie likes to be a very clean gal and you just never know who your going to meet.
So, Sam and Gracie picked us up and took us to the local Quest for a routine blood test. Later Barbara greeted us with a warm hug and hello and welcomed us to their lovely home. They showed us our room and the shower, which as most boaters know after a day of travelling, is the most heavenly feeling. Afterwards we joined the Shakespeares downstairs for some great wine and wonderful conversation. Barbara had prepared a delicious salad, spaghetti and meatball dinner served with crusty bread and a lovely olive oil with lots of garlic YUMMMM!!We enjoyed a delicious dessert, coffee, wine and more wonderful conversation. It was a wonderful evening and great to see Barbara and Sam again. Later that evening we snuggled in bed and wondered if we talked their ears off, after being stranded a couple of times its always great to talk with other people.
The next morning we woke to a wonderful aroma of bacon cooking and coffee brewing. Barbara served an amazing breakfast and we of course indulged. It was a wonderful way to begin the day. Later Sam, Barbara and Gracie took us back to the boat and we said our good byes . It was great having the chance to get together.
Thank you Sam and Barbara and Gracie too!! We had a great time!
OH yes one more thing,,,, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM!!!!!!! 
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