Christmas 2010

Hello to all, and sorry for the long silence! We've been tied up to a dock at Deltaville Marina (Deltaville, VA) since late October, and although we've had a great time exploring the area (first on bikes, then later in our car) there hasn't been any 'traveling on the water' news to report! We did dress the boat for Christmas, and were delighted to join the Deltaville Boatyard crew at their annual Christmas party. It was an outdoor bonfire, with roasted oysters (and oysters on the half shell), smoked pork, and a slew of other great dishes. The boatyard owner took everyone in shifts on a night tour of the river, to see the lights of the houses and boats. Really got us in the mood! We left for Basking Ridge the next day, and have been here now for about a week and a half.



Deeper Season dressed for Christmas at Deltaville Marina



The engine, which was removed and shipped to Long Island for a rebuild, is now on its way back to Deltaville, and will be reinstalled right after the first of the year. If it's still bitter cold, and looking to stay that way, we will probably sail 30 miles south to another marina that can lift us out of the water, then head home and line up some skiing. If we get a January thaw we'll keep heading south, and hope to get to the Bahamas for a warmer winter. Stay tuned, and have a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year!