More Thessalon

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Stats:  Zip, We’re hunkered down.

Our decision to tie up to the town dock instead of anchoring out was a good plan.  It has been damp, windy, rainy and chilly.  The waves have been crashing over the little break wall around Thessalon bay.  It sure makes me appreciate my little, old electric heater!

Thessalon is a cute little town and a good place to be hunkered down.  They have everything we need: grocery, library, restaurant. etc. and all within a short walk. 

We tied up here with a few other boats, all folks that we met in Little Current.  We are in the habit of meeting for happy hour on one boat or another at about 5:00 each afternoon.  The first night we followed that up with dinner at a local restaurant.  The second night some went out to the local hall for an all-you-can-eat dinner.  Jeff and I decided to stay in for a spaghetti dinner.  Tonight the plan is to meet in the lovely little lounge at the marina for a pot-luck.  It’s fun!  Cruisers are very social.

Other than that, we've been getting chores done.  Jeff has installed an inverter and is installing a stereo upstairs as I type.  I’ve done five loads of laundry, re-provisioned the boat and cleaned out several cupboards.  In the evenings we play cards, or prop the laptop up on the coffee table between our feet and watch movies.  We’re getting a little shack-wacky maybe, waiting for the rain to stop, but that's the cruising life.  Sometimes you just have to wait it out.  (Yep, there goes Jeff again, doing one of his shack-wacky happy-dances across the salon).

We’re hoping for a break in the weather tomorrow.  Then watch out U.S. of A!  Here we come!   

pics to follow once my iPhone decides to wake up.

Thessalon town marina.  They have a very nice, fully equipped lounge area, free bikes to use, laundry room, etc. 
 The town has done a great job. 

Pot-luck up in the lounge with fellow boaters from Fairways, Eos, and Panda Bear.