Marie-Laure asked when we were leaving. Since we changed some parts on the engine, we are to use it 10 hours to make sure it works. It means 2 days of boating around the Chesapeake Bay. There is a gale today, and we can’t leave port. So, if all goes well, we may start the trip on Tuesday. Meanwhile, we are busy. Today we did: 2 weeks worth of laundry, starting the stove, inflating and testing the dinghy (pictured), and I can now fix dysfunctional canvas zippers, aside from cleaning and lubricating them. There is a trick I’d be glad to share with anyone having trouble opening a zipper (closing is easier).
sv PEREGRINE 
Boating around the Chesapeake could be beautiful if the weather cooperates. I spent summers in St.. Michaels across the bay. Keep an eye out for the canoes. They are incredible sailing boats, yes sailing. And the sailers have to be very fit.
Sounds like it is time to head south as soon as possible! It is in the 60’s and 70’s down here! What an amazing experience!
Cool! I hadn’t seen the dinghy yet.
It looks like an adventure. Have fun and be safe!
So good to hear from you, Diane! Can’t wait to get back to SSI. Are you a grandma yet???????