Lynn: We had a wild two weeks at home, with lots to do on the house and yard, as well as Yacht Club meetings and a fun day where we joined the Yacht Club on a trip to Washington, NC to see the Pacific Seacraft factory, visit the Estuarium, and have lunch at Backwater Jack’s – a restaurant we will definitely go back to.Finally the yard was mowed and trimmed, the house was (relatively) clean, and with Miss Volvo loaded to the gills, we headed back to Maryland.We are starting the last week of our month long rental at Combs Creek Marina, 0n Breton Bay, off the Potomac.  It’s a rustic but well run little marina and we have a good spot on the outside of the boathouse, with a good view of an Osprey family.  The boathouse provides a higher roof than Sunspot Baby, and we have not been bothered with them trying to build a nest on our roof.  Other boats are gaily decorated with crime scene tape, to keep them away.  Once their nests are established things should be ok, but every now and then, even though ours are clearly enjoying their nest, they drop a stick or two on an unsuspecting boat.Spending most of the day on a cozy boat in rainy weather is always a wonderful way to pass the time. We read, snacked, played Scrabble, napped, and enjoyed the drizzle.  Even though the winds were up on the Potomac, we barely had a ripple on the water. This is a big family weekend here, with grandson Jack graduating from high school on May 28 and granddaughter Georgia arriving the Monday before.  
Our plan is to leave Combs on the 29^th when our slip rental is up cruise down to St. Mary’s River. We will anchor out for a couple of nights and then move the boat around about May 31 to Solomons, MD where we will anchor for three nights, go into Calvert Marina on June 3, and leave head back home after a few days. The next week is yacht club week. After that is over we will drive back to Solomon’s about 6/13 or 14. Shortly after that, we plan to start heading farther north toward Annapolis making a few stops along the way.
Not much cruising involved for this time, but precious family time takes precedence. We do hope to spend some time on the water over this Memorial Day weekend and we are hoping that the winds die down a little to do that. A stop at the Leonardtown Wharf for a night is in the offing, and a visit to St. Clements Island and possibly Colonial Beach on the other side of the Potomac.