Wilmington, Hurrah!

Bly, who our gunner, calling out as he lights the next round of shot.

I made my first real gaff in the blog and accidentally deleted the entry for this day. That's what I get for working on it at midnight. I fell asleep typing several times. 

So in an attempt to recall that day...

We entered the shipping lanes early in the morning. The winds were still up so much that Cap said we probably could've sailed up the river rather than motored - but we had to be there at a specific time in accordance with our planned Grand Arrival. 

Motor-sailing to Wilmington.

It was a Grand arrival of sorts - we exchanged a cannon salute with a guy onshore who really got into it, with period-garb and such. The Fire Department came out on their boat, looking like a giant fountain as they spritzed us with their hoses. And when we got to the dock, it was lined with people.

Unfortunately, the dock was not lined with fenders. Nor was it floating. So we had quite a challenging time trying to protect the wooden hull and match it up with the pilings, taking into account the changing tides. Smith did a very good job keenly assessing the scenario and insisting on small alterations that paid off down the line.

I had to come out and help with fenders as we docked,but managed to put together a sandwich buffet in between activities. It was the first Build-Your-Own meal I'd put together I think, and it was a big hit. They really loved all the odd toppings and customized as they saw fit.


I can't recall much of that night, except that we were exhausted. A volunteer picked us up after dinner and escorted us to our hotel, which was nine miles away. Seven of us packed into his minivan and took a little over two hours to shower. While everyone else showered, I typed this entry... though little good it did me, since I promptly deleted it. Trying to piece things together a few days later, I needed the help of three of my fellow crewmembers to remember what I made! Just think: it's my job - I spend hours on it.. yet they can recall it better than I. Perhaps this is age-related?

Rigby, enjoying his sandwich.

Thursday's Menu

Breakfast

Dutch baby with apple compote

Lunch

Ham sandwich buffet, with lettuce, green apple slices, blue cheese, caramelized onions and more though I can't remember all what)

Dinner

Ham and scalloped potatoes with salad and cornbread

Dessert

Chocolate cupcakes

Sandwich buffet.