A really bad day

Today we moved the boat from the work dock into another slip. We wanted to back the boat in to give us better access to electricity. When we started there was none to very little wind. Once we left the work dock the wind came up from the south which puts it exactly cross wind to the boat. Now here we are with the wind pushing the bow off in a really tight area with other boats around. And of course because of other circumstances we haven't driven the boat since last August so we are somewhat out of practice. We did hit one other boat lightly but there was no damage. We changed our plans to go into the assigned slip forward. We get half way into the slip and discover the pilings are not wide enough for our beam and we stick between them. Also the depth is too shallow and we hit bottom. Thank goodness it is only soft mud. Yes, we did ask about the size before hand and were told we would fit. Another boater comes out on the dock and directs us to another slip next to his boat where we finally tie up.

Things like this really make you question if all this work and expense is really worth it. We sure hope things get easier and more enjoyable.

And then the bombshell hit. We received a call from Sandy's sister, her mother passed away today. It wasn't totally unexpected but is still a shock and saddens the heart.