mc micken in november
Date: November 20, 2020
Time Start: 12:40 p.m.
Time Finish: 2:20 p.m.
Cruise From: Swantown Marina, Olympia
Cruise To: McMicken Island State Park
Engine Hours Start: 1257
Engine Hours Finish: 1259
Weather/sea conditions: Cloudy but dry, winds from south. Low 50's, dropping to 40 degrees overnight.
We are off for a pre-Thanksgiving getaway. The COVID-19 pandemic has now resulted in over 250,000 deaths in the U.S. alone, and there will be no gatherings of family and friends this year to celebrate the holiday season. We are planning a turkey dinner for two as we continue to isolate and social distance, and will visit with family through social media. We are so grateful for our Ranger Tug where we can safely enjoy being on the water!
First comes the cruise:
Time Start: 12:40 p.m.
Time Finish: 2:20 p.m.
Cruise From: Swantown Marina, Olympia
Cruise To: McMicken Island State Park
Engine Hours Start: 1257
Engine Hours Finish: 1259
Weather/sea conditions: Cloudy but dry, winds from south. Low 50's, dropping to 40 degrees overnight.
We are off for a pre-Thanksgiving getaway. The COVID-19 pandemic has now resulted in over 250,000 deaths in the U.S. alone, and there will be no gatherings of family and friends this year to celebrate the holiday season. We are planning a turkey dinner for two as we continue to isolate and social distance, and will visit with family through social media. We are so grateful for our Ranger Tug where we can safely enjoy being on the water!
First comes the cruise:
And we arrive at McMicken to find that we are the lone boat! We have a choice of buoys, and then plenty of time left in the day to walk on the shore, watch birds, and enjoy the incredible sky. Clouds can be wonderful!
The sun sets behind the veil of clouds, and then a quarter moon shines from the sky and reflects in the water. The clouds have parted, and stars fill the suddenly clear sky. We are so glad to be here!
We are set for a cozy evening in the warmth of the cabin of NORTH STAR. Bowls of hot chili, music playing, card games . . . who won tonight?? Guess!!
Date: November 21, 2020
Time Start: 12:15 p.m.
Time Finish: 2:30 p.m.
Cruise From: McMicken Island
Cruise To: Swantown Marina, Olympia
Engine Hours Start: 1259
Engine Hours Finish: 1261
It's a beautiful morning. The tide is high, there won't be any beach walks for us today. Two eagles soar over us. I get a row in the dinghy, and a seal swims beside me as I row, almost rubbing the side of the dinghy as it glides by. Distancing and isolating? Not so bad!
Time Start: 12:15 p.m.
Time Finish: 2:30 p.m.
Cruise From: McMicken Island
Cruise To: Swantown Marina, Olympia
Engine Hours Start: 1259
Engine Hours Finish: 1261
It's a beautiful morning. The tide is high, there won't be any beach walks for us today. Two eagles soar over us. I get a row in the dinghy, and a seal swims beside me as I row, almost rubbing the side of the dinghy as it glides by. Distancing and isolating? Not so bad!
With the sun shining and the temperature reaching into the 50's, we cruise home with the windows of NORTH STAR open. We are breathing in the fresh salt air, enjoying the gift of this late fall day. It's fun to see sailing lessons underway in Budd Bay, more people enjoying the water while distancing!
With NORTH STAR tucked back in her slip, we take a last look at the water from the shore of the marina before heading home. We like where we live!