Halloween am

We are still sitting safe and sound in Portsmouth,Va. Plan to cast off Thur am. Others are saying the Dismal Swamp Canal is open and clear. Will call today to make sure.

Yesterday we installed a WiFi booster. Very minimal power draw but what a difference. Hopefully it will make keeping up on this blog easier. They say it is good for up to a mile.

To get a visual on how much water we had, see pictures. These are at normal high tide. When the surge came in the water was up to the building. This wall behind us had been rebuilt to stop the surge. This is the road behind that wall.

This next pic is us in our slip. Floating docks are great. Notice all the fenders. Next door is a Navy yard.

The two problems we had were condensation in Journey and getting stir crazy. The water just dripped from all hatches and ports. Others had the same problem. Cold, wind and rain with heat in the boat. Think this added to the stir crazy. Of course Chester still had to go out. Don foul weather jacket, bibs and boots and out we went. Even he didn't like it. Did I mention wet dog in small area.

Today is putting canvas back up and preparing to CRUISE.

Oct 29 11am Still here

We are still sitting at Tidewater Marina in Portsmouth Va. This is on the Elizabeth River across from Norfolk. It is raining hard and blowing 30+.  The biggest concern was high tide, which was at 9:20.The water was so high I could barely climb on to the ramp to the solid dock to shore.
Although this is extreme, I find it less than a Michigan BLIZZARD. There is lots of flooding here and all up and down the coast. But we are not freezing.

Until later.

Oct 26 We are Back

Drove back to Norfolk. Arrived this afternoon to warnings for Hurricane Sandy. Welcome back!
Unloaded the car, stowed our gear,  Now why does it always seem we have more coming back than what we took home. And we forgot too many things. Went after groceries and replacements for forgotten items. Take the rental car back in the am.

More to come on Sandy.