Thursday, August 01, 2013 - Happy Birthday Dennis!!!

We were at anchor this morning on Nicolet Bay expecting west winds and of course west winds make west waves and when a west wave meets a land point the wave curves around the corner. So about 8:00 we had west winds and the boat was facing west but north waves smacking the boat broadside. Maybe is should have positioned us a bit closer to the land. We raised the anchor and headed for Michigan about 15 miles across the bay. Two foot waves and a little bouncy for about half the trip. Then 1 foot or less, the auto pilot preformed perfectly. 

Cedar River State Harbor

Cedar River Harbor is a Harbor of Refuge built by the DNR in Michigan. We have found these harbors to be excellent, fairly new and very well maintained and this harbor is no exception. Friendly staff, lots of help with local knowledge when negotiating the inlet. We were both busy this afternoon when a cloud came overhead and rained hard for 10 minutes with sun all around. So what does 20% chance mean, 20% of the land will have showeres for 10 minutes or everyone will have rain for 20% of the day? What a goofy system.

This afternoon, I dismounted the bike and

The Bike mounted in the Dinghy

went for a ride, nice! When I returned Carol had her sewing machine on the dinette table and began making a quilt for a friend. I had a few little projects and we installed the new signage on Reunion. The name and home port are on the transom as required, but not visible because the dinghy covers it.

Tonight many of you have called to wish me happy birthday, much appreciated. Debi, Ayla and Adam were in good voice as they sang Happy Birthday a family tradition, Scott and Kim sang while Autumn snapped her fingers to keep them in time. 

My Sweetie having Fun 

Another pretty sunset and now clouding over. Fun day!

New Reunion Signage