Well today was very relaxing but event filled. Pat made excellent use of her nifty port-a-bike by speeding up to the laundromat and doing her laundry before Louie was even up and then later managed to ride home with a large bag of groceries from the Food Lion. At ten we joined the lineup along the street right beside our boat to watch the Elizabeth City State University Homecoming parade which started off with a black hearse carrying a coffin with Bart and Lisa Simpson inside. The two hour parade featured several marching bands , floats, cars carrying alumni as far back as '73 and even 
a very brave and talented lady strutting her stuff in 5 inch stilettos.
We met several cruising couples who had also just " done the dismal" . One couple are now waiting to have their sailboat hauled as they hit two sunken logs and broke their propeller.
Unfortunately the wine and cheese party that is usually held for visiting cruis
ers by the local"Rose Buddies" had to be cancelled but no doubt we will meet up with many of these couples again as they are all heading south.
Chas and Louie managed to fit in a quick tour of the Albemarle Museum which was truly wonderful, giving an excellent overview of the history of the area through the decades. Pat and Louie walked around the historic downtown and made a few purchases .
a very brave and talented lady strutting her stuff in 5 inch stilettos. We met several cruising couples who had also just " done the dismal" . One couple are now waiting to have their sailboat hauled as they hit two sunken logs and broke their propeller.
Unfortunately the wine and cheese party that is usually held for visiting cruis
ers by the local"Rose Buddies" had to be cancelled but no doubt we will meet up with many of these couples again as they are all heading south.
Chas and Louie managed to fit in a quick tour of the Albemarle Museum which was truly wonderful, giving an excellent overview of the history of the area through the decades. Pat and Louie walked around the historic downtown and made a few purchases . Check out the homeless trio blogging in the hallway .
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