Delray days

We arrived in Delray without problem around 10:30 this morning, sited the park and the wall tie-up, and went on through one more bridge to pump out at the Municipal Marina. This operation lasted approximately 25 minutes (including a walk to a gas station for the ubiquitously necessary quarters), after which we turned right around and were able to catch the 11:00 bridge opening and glide right onto the wall. This is a very pleasant part of the ICW, as there is little to no current and little wind. That was not the case last night, when a big north wind blew up and brought us some rain. We made it back to the boat in time from our in-town excursion, and battened down the hatches just as we were being blown sideways! It's always a strange sensation when a big gust of wind moves the boat at it's whim across the water until the anchor catches. It's hard to describe, except that you just know you are moving as the world shifts. At any rate, the nice rainstorm washed down the boat and we look clean and presentable here in Delray. Tonight we assume we are going to see our friends Wayne Tepper and Karen Stene, and tomorrow we have a date with Vivian Glass for brunch - she lives right here in Delray! It is a beautiful, upscale town with a lovely city center and beautiful beach. The photo above is taken near the sea wall in the very same park. We are hoping they will let us stay a couple of days, but we'll see. If not, it's on to Lauderdale and the Middle River anchorage. The fun never stops! I should mention I am posting this entry at the coolest place, the "Mellow Mushroom" pizza parlor. It's a 70's themed pizza and hoagie place, with a great menu and a phenomenal selection of beers on tap. The prices are outstanding and the staff is terribly nice. The place gets an A+ in my ICW rating book. As a matter of fact, I am hoping these two images will load up so you can get a look at where I am! OK, no, they are taking too long, but I'll try again when I have a more powerful connection.