One of our favorite weekends of the year!

Birthday??  Christmas??  Beer Festival?? (That's a close one!)

No, it's the Annapolis Sailboat Show! 

Unfortunately this year the weather is not cooperating with us.  Looks like it will be in the mid-to-lower 60's (loving the temps!) but will be raining for the two days we'll be there. 

This year we are heading up with a longer list than in previous years.  Some must buys, some hope to buys and some things we need to research. 

Here goes:

• New Screens for the Port Lights
• FX-37 Fortress Anchor
• Offshore Foul Weather Gear
• Boom Vang (we have one but not sure if we are going to replace it or repair it)
• Replacement Reading Light for the Saloon
• Breeze Booster (we have one for the port light and LOVE it! We want another)
• Solar Panels (we want two more to add to our existing two)
• Blue Sky Solar Regulator
• Wall Thermometer
• P4 Dragon Pactor Modem
• Sea Anchor
• Drogue
• Wind Generator
• New Batteries
• Hatch Refurbishment
• Filter Boss Commander
• Swim Ladder
• Piston Arm for Main Hatch
• Handheld VHF
• Chain Stopper

So yah, it's a SERIOUS list!!

To make this year even better we've got two exciting events.  First we are going to be volunteering with Good Old Boat on Saturday.  This magazine is awesome and more than once we've been able to use their articles to help us with our own projects.  We always look forward to getting our copy in the mailbox!  Second, we'll be meeting up with 4 other couples who are also Mason owners.  We've met one couple (the M's) but are very excited to meet others!  Can't wait to share stories, lessons learned, cruising plans and future adventures with them!

While the weather has been less than ideal the last couple of days, the sunsets at the dock have been spectacular! 

Wednesday Evening

Tuesday Evening