And The Winner Is------

October 31, 2012

We got underway at 8:30 this morning when the New Bern bridge opened.  It is hard to believe that so much of our country is devastated from Hurricane Sandy when we look at our horizon.  It is such a beautiful day.  The sky is blue, the sun is shining, the water is flat, the dolphins are jumping and our little convoy of three boats is traveling south.  It feels so good to be moving and have the storm behind us.  

Bob and Diedre arriving for dinner. 

Everyone is coming for dinner when we get to the marina.  I’m busy in the kitchen as we chug along.  Trying a new recipe so who knows what kind of chaos will occur. 

I had some time to read our Waterway Guide this morning and wanted to share a bit of useless information.  Outhouses were originally marked with a star for men and a crescent moon for women.  The cutouts were to allow light in and offer ventilation.  It didn’t take long for the men to realize that their outhouses were always dirty and the women’s were clean.  The men began using the women’s privies and before too long all of the outhouses had crescent moons on the door.  The tradition continues today.  Everyone uses the same bathroom and the women clean them!  

 

We just found out that Gotta Smile was chosen the best boat name by Jeppesen/C Maps.  We are now featured on their website.  No prize money or trophy – just the glory of winning.   

 

 

 

 

Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!