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Jason, Maggie & Nuria visit

Nuria is on her spring break and Jason & Maggie wanted to visit Savanah Georgia, which is conveniently only 45 minutes from Beaufort. So far we have walked the trails, played Frisbee, ridden bikes, sipped Margaritas, visited downtown and toured the city via horse drawn carriage. The horse was a Clydesdale. There was also some food consumed. More to come.

Larson's 91st Birthday

We are in San Antonio for the big ShinDig.  We had a exceptionally good turn out.  The weather was spectacular for the end of February. This party lasted nearly 4 hours. That is somewhat unusual because most of the time everyone splits after the meal. We sang "happy birthday" over 'Tres Leche' cake.

Last ICW post

I covered just under 100 miles. When I started planning this, I felt I needed an adventure. I think I've had one. 5 days on the water and my need has been satisfied. I've planned this all the way to Beaufort so if I get the urge again, Jenny can drop me off here and I can put in another 5 days. Maybe next year. I'm calling this pic 'what a difference a day makes'.

I'm out

There was a famous Seinfeld episode called "I'm out". I got up early so that the tide would give me a push. It worked perfectly. For 2 miles. The incoming tide started coming in from somewhere else apparently. The strong south wind plus the tide really slowed me down. There is a cut that connects the ICW to the Cape Fear river. When I got to it the water flow reminded me of the Colorado River in The Grand Canyon. I was able to creep along close to shore. The cut is only 2 miles long. It took me 2 hours. I got a look at the Cape Fear river and it was a maelstrom. Time to reconsider. Carolina Beach State Park runs alongside the cut. After a brief soul search I bailed out. With the help of a Park Ranger and his pickup truck I am comfortably ensconced in the park campground. After a lengthy discussion with my team captain we have decided, I'm done. Jenny will drive up here tomorrow morning and rescue her wayward husband. Truthfully, I'm relieved. There is nothing at stake so bailing out now make sense. Right now I'm sitting on a small pier on the bank of the river and my hat just blew off.

Paddling up hill

The weather has warmed up but a south wind is the cause and the wind has been blowing in my face all day. It combined with the tide this afternoon and it got to the point that the effort I was expending wasn't worth the measly distance I was covering so I quit. I'm at mile 288. That's 2 miles short of the very conservative goal I had. Sad but true. I'm on another island camped behind a clump of trees that I'm using at a wind break. I took a few pics of the camp.

Back on the water

Got going pretty early this morning with the help of Paula and Ed. It was 28 degrees so I was pretty bundled up. I had a good layover in Sneads Ferry. I was well fed and watered (bourboned). Paula made me a picnic lunch that I ate near the swing bridge (they'll understand) those cookies were a nice touch Paula. Thanks to both of you for taking care of me. I think I did about 23 miles today and I'm  camped on another island. Tonight will be below freezing but warmer weather is forecast.