Irene update

Minor damage to the SOB. Small tears in the canvas, a little water leakage through a couple of windows, and worst of all, a bottle of red wine came uncorked and spilled (change in barometric pressure??).
Many thanks to my friend Steve for "braving the elements" and checking on the SOB throughout the storm.
I'll be back on the SOB Monday evening, and will post another report next weekend.

Irene

I secured the SOB best I could, and will hope for the best. Am safe at home in Albuquerque now, just watching the weather on TV like everyone else. Am scheduled to fly back on Monday - Sure hope the SOB is still floating when I get there...

Oxford

Spent our last night of the cruise in Oxford, MD, a quaint fishing village just off the Choptank River. Not much shopping for the girls, but quite peaceful, great sunset views, and excellent restaurants.

St. Michaels

Great port of call. Beautiful Harbor. Downtown shops/restaurants just two blocks away. Maybe we'll spend two nights here...

SOB crew

The SOB crew for the week - Marianne, Susie, and Lewis.

Rock Hall was not as expected. Long walk from the marina to downtown, and when we got there, most of the shops were closed. (It appears Tuesday is a "down day" for Rockhallians). Tomorrow's port of call - St. Michaels...

Baltimore Inner Harbor

Got a great slip overlooking the Inner Harbor. Going to the Oriole/White Sox game tonite. Tomorrow - Rock Hall, MD.

August Chesapeake Cruise

Started a one week cruise of the Chesapeake today. This is a pic of our first port of call, Annapolis. Tomorrow - Baltimore...