Looking east on Lake Ontario at about 9 this morning: there wasn't much happening - no wind and just a soft swell.We're retracing our journey back along the south shore of the lake. (The word journey makes me think of reality shows where everything is a "journey".) When we left Sodus Bay there was a light mist on the water and then a thick fog closed in. The fog combined with a possible thunderstorm forecast and a stormy feel in the air sealed our decision to stop before lunch. In Sodus Bay we took a long walk to the little meat market grocery store that we like to go to and were disappointed to find that it's changed hands and the meat counter is no more. The fellow did have a little frozen meat so we bought couple of pork chops for dinner which Bob barbecued and were very good.
Today we had another short day - we stopped at Rochester for a couple of reasons - the nice yacht club here where, with our yacht club's "reciprocal" agreement, we can spend a night free and also to pick up our Balmar alternator that Bob had sent away to be repaired and then had sent back to us via the Rochester club. There's a story attached to the alternator and our experience with a mechanic at West End in the Bahamas. It's a bit involved so if you're interested, ask Bob about having engine repairs done in the Bahamas. It's a long story but the moral is: expect to pay a lot and don't expect a satisfactory outcome. I'll say no more.
We have a couple more stops to make and then we will be meeting our club's Cruising Squadron in Youngstown on Saturday. It will be fun to see the group there. On Sunday we'll sail back to the club with everyone - and we'll be home!
Today we had another short day - we stopped at Rochester for a couple of reasons - the nice yacht club here where, with our yacht club's "reciprocal" agreement, we can spend a night free and also to pick up our Balmar alternator that Bob had sent away to be repaired and then had sent back to us via the Rochester club. There's a story attached to the alternator and our experience with a mechanic at West End in the Bahamas. It's a bit involved so if you're interested, ask Bob about having engine repairs done in the Bahamas. It's a long story but the moral is: expect to pay a lot and don't expect a satisfactory outcome. I'll say no more.
We have a couple more stops to make and then we will be meeting our club's Cruising Squadron in Youngstown on Saturday. It will be fun to see the group there. On Sunday we'll sail back to the club with everyone - and we'll be home!
1 comment:
hey, don't complain about the "mechanics". BUT, I do know an alternative, this guy called Jim Bob would probably be available on your next trip for a reasonable rate...knows a little about everything and an expert in nothing, plus I work for beer and sun and snorkeling! and I have my own tools. You know where to find me!
See you when you get home, I enjoyed your trip almost as much as you two!
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