Century Club: Dianne Sullivan
Friday, December 29, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Starting at the lighthouse - a very good place to start....
We weren't the only ones out there clicking away....
The view looking down the Bay from the lighthouse
We headed into Annapolis. Here, looking up the Severn River...
Pretty boat, also out and about this evening.....
Hanging up the Severn River near the Naval Academy
The foot bridge by the Naval academy
The sky reflected in the glassy water here....
Sunset back up in Annapolis Harbor
Taken from the boat while floating in Ego Alley
Kids feeding the ducks in Ego Alley, taken from the boat
AYC reflecting in calm water
Miss Ann (aka Rudolph) doing a holiday tour
Coming through the Spa Creek Bridge
Cool light pattern in the water
Navy Sea Wall
Chart House....
Severn River Bridge
David snapping a pic of the Severn River Bridge
The radio towers reflected in the Severn River....
Last but not least, the beacon that guides one to safety....
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Headed out the South River to the Chesapeake Bay
Beautiful sky, reflecting on a smooth South River
This fisherman was very interesting to talk with, and I loved his reflection in the water ....
Cool reflection, altered nicely by our gentle boat wake
A little gap in the clouds begins to develop on the horizon - yes!
The water was so silvery here!
Off to Kentmoor we went.... Here's the entry channel
I enjoyed Jade Lady reflecting in the water
Loved the sun reflecting off of the windows, and it's not often you see so few boats in front
Coming out of Kentmoor
Coming out of Kentmoor
Just gorgeous, looking out across the jetty.....
Thomas Point Lighthouse at last light....
Do we have to go in??
A smooth South River behind us as we headed in....
Monday, December 25, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
The BIRDS were swarming all over the South River as we headed out!!
The water was like glass!
Grimaldi Lines GRANDE CAMEROON "con-ro" at anchor
Off in the distance, but looked magical in the mist....
Moving along to the next photo opp....
NORTHERN JAMBOREE was flying up the Bay, presumably for Xmas dinner in Baltimore!
NORTHERN JAMBOREE headed up and through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Through the bridge and up to Baltimore she went....
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Yup, a new friend joining the job of keeping the birds off of Thomas Point Lighthouse.
Headed out to Thomas Point Lighthouse to work on bird issues
David Sites getting the coyote decoy comfortable in its new surroundings
Beautiful morning as seen from Thomas Point Lighthouse main deck
James Ronayne snapping pics after addressing tangled bird deflector....
The view of some ships and Chesapeake Bay Bridge from Thomas Point Lighthouse main deck
Last view from lighthouse deck with Christmas wreaths fluttering
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Well, of course we had to visit TPL! So festive!!
Proof positive - LOL - that I was at TPL with Captain David!
The current was ripping and the water was LOW!!
It was a stunning afternoon!
But, when you go 55 mph, you need to be dressed for it! David Sites....
Bloody Point Lighthouse and the birds!
Blue heron up on a pole at the entrance to the Kent Point Marina
David snapping pics....
Beautiful workboats here!
Love these beautiful workboats!
Heading out the shallow channel...
Captain navigating shallow waters coming out of the Kent Point Marina channel....!
Marker for the Kent Point Marina channel....
Friday, December 1, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
ALGOMA VALUE and such an interesting/beautiful sky for just past 11am this morning!
A ritual to always stop by Thomas Point Light on the last day of the season, even though it was pretty choppy and windy....
I was proud to help dress her up for the holidays this year - she looks so festive!
Marker 1A as I headed to the mouth of West River....
A view out to the Bay at the mouth of West River - gorgeous sky today!
Looking back out the Rhode River - gorgeous!
"Home" for winterization... sigh....
So, I finally found, and had to take, a weather window to get the boat to the Marina for winter storage, but it's one of my least favorite days of the year. It is particularly so this year as I have had such FUN participating here in the Century Club! I don't need to be pushed to go boating, but this has raised it to a new level. Due to this fun challenge, I have done a little more, seen a lot more, gotten out in trickier conditions than I might otherwise have gone for, and thoroughly enjoyed the journey! But, it is isn't getting warmer or less windy - it was super choppy and windy today - and so it's time. Thanks again to Spinsheet for this fun adventure and 2023 boating season - so hard to have it end (although I hope to get a few more days in in 2023 on other's boats)! Here are my last pics from my boat for 2023!
By the way, I would have loved just one more susnet ride (weather has not cooperated recently for me), but the sky today was so interesting and colorful between 11am and noon when I was out, that I gladly took and appreciated it! :-)
Friday, November 24, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Heading out in the work boat to decorate TPL!
Here we go - she'll be dressed before long!
Santa decided to help the "elves...", as we were dubbed today....
One of many wreaths prepared and ready to hang.....
I will admit to being a happy camper doing this today!
A vista decorated by a wreath....
Taken from the boat as we prepared to leave
Admiring our handiwork from the work boat as we were casting off....
A job well done - she's dressed for the holidays!
I will admit to a few liberties in that some pics are taken from the lighthouse itself, but considering you get there only by boat, you are surrounded by water AND the lighthouse is a navigational aide in the water, thought it might be considered ok (?? - LOL)!
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Thomas Point Light at a little after noon on Thanksgiving day!
TPL all lit up by the midday light, with some ships in the background....
A line up of bulk carriers up by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Thanksgiving day...
A lone sailboat out for a Thanksgiving day sail....
Looking over at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Thanksgiving day as I headed in for some turkey.......
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Headed out, checking the shoreline for debris from last night's wild storm....
Also checked to make sure a friend's rib was still intact on the lift....
The Coast Guard was out too....
The other Coast Guard boat not far behind....
Otherwise, a wide open Bay, settling back down after the storm....
With such high water after the storm, the Thomas Point Light icebreaker barely visible...
Post-storm high water level, and it wasn't yet high tide....
After the storm, someone's got to sail.... :-)
Junk rigged "Kokachin" headed to Florida....
I actually took a pic of her at anchor a while back - very nice to see her sails up
Passing Thomas Point Light....
Wishing "Kokachin" safe travels....
Speaking of safe travels....
Nasty - hoping all boaters are especially careful after the storm as this will do damage when hit!
Monday, November 20, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
As I headed out - epic sky!
Sun setting over Thomas Point park as I headed over to the lighthouse....
Wow - pretty!
I call this sunset sky "crackle"....
And the rising moon above TPL....
Headed in at last light - sunsetting quickly over Thomas Point park