Archives
Regattas
The irony that I would write about posting more often, then not make an entry for such a long time is not lost on me. My only excuse is that I have been working so many hours since before the Holiday weekend started. Don’t feel too bad for me, though. This is the view I gazed at as I settled down in my chair to watch the fireworks the night of July third.
I had to stay after the show ended to ferry the fireworks crew and all their equipment back to the marina from the island where they shot them off. My day started at 8am on the third and ended a little after 11pm. On the Fourth, we had the big barbecue on the bluff overlooking the river. Even though I was working, I took time out to get my fill of juicy ribs and corn on the cob.
All in all it was a fun filled and safe weekend on the waterways here. I wish I could say that for the rest of the country, but at least my charges behaved themselves accordingly.
This weekend it was regatta time as we hosted the annual Firecraker Regatta.
Storms loomed on Saturday as all the boats got out to the starting line. When lightning started to flash, the committee called a halt to the races and all the boats came back to the marina at one time. Just as the little boats pulled into the docks, the bottom dropped out of the sky and rain fell so hard you couldn’t even see the end of each dock. Talk about a Chinese fire drill, LOL! My crew scurried down and helped get all the boats secured and children and adults safe. An hour later the rain had passed and they went out to try again. This time they got five races in and the day was a success.
Next weekend we are hosting the United States Sailing Junior Olympics. It will be the first time our facility has had this event and we are excited to have it here. It will mean the third weekend in a row of long hours for me, but I am looking forward to it.
In the meantime, I am resting, playing with my grandson and trying to read a few journals. If I don’t leave comments as usual, forgive me, I’ll be back to a more normal schedule next week.
gaboatman at 3:29:00 PM EDT Blog about this entry |
Add to del.icio.us | 
digg this
-
Hi Sam - You might not write as often as we hope, but when you do, you always have a great entry waiting for us! ~ Lori
-
I love these beautiful pictures. You must be having a wonderful time. While I miss your frequent entries, I am glad that you are enjoying your work so much. Nelle
-
I've come by before, but the Marina was always so crowded. It's a pleasure to share Mrs. L's recognition with another dock rat. some times nice guys don't finish last.
-
Sam, I always know when I stop by it shall be a treat for both my eyes and my mind. And don't worry about the posting irony, there's this thing called Life and journals take time to do...to write as well as comment in. Be good to yourself, and have a beer or two. Heck, I'm having an ugly right now. Here's to ya Sam!
Dona
8/11/05 9:18 PM
Your pictures are always so beautiful!
Connie