MAY 11 DAY 4 Alligator River Marina		Due to high winds and stormy seas, the group has decided to layover at Alligator River Marina. The weather forecast is much better for tomorrow.
	Fun Facts about George Washington In 1775, George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the American Revolutionary Forces. He commanded the Continental Army as a four-star general.

It's not a very nice day here.
And as you can see by the map above, today required a trip across the Albemarle Sound.
That's not something you want to do with 3-4' waves and an occasional wave of 5'.
The pictures below are taken from the marina and you can see how miserable it looks even here.

Early afternoon it started raining and the temperatures have dropped.

We are all hunkered down for the day... except one:	Cameo left very early this morning for Coinjock.   We did hear from them that they arrived safe and sound.  We understand that Pat prayed the whole trip and that on occasion they encountered 6-7' seas.

A game of Pirate Whist was enjoyed by 20 Northern Cruisers including George. Navy Seals vs. Somalia Pirates

	WHAT TO DO ON A RAINY AFTERNOON AT THE ALLIGATOR RIVER MARINA?
Karen	Straightened up the cabin, did 2 soduku's, read my book
Walt	Got the weather report for the captain's meeting, computer, email, listened to piano selections on my IPOD.
Bernie	Took a nap, updated my computer, played scrabble, had lunch at marina restaurant
Jim	Looked at Northern Cruise travelogue, had lunch at marina restaurant
Ann	Took a nap, updated my facebook page, had lunch at marina restaurant
Harlan	Had lunch at marina restaurant, intimate meeting with the Admiral
Ken	Worked on the boat's a/c unit, took a shower, fixed internet explorer on the laptop
Nancy	Had lunch at restaurant, talked to Lois Gregory, read a magazine, played dominoes
Bill D.	Checked the oil on the boat, tightened some lines, played dominoes
Donna	Read my book, had lunch at marina restaurant, played dominoes
Marcia	Had an intimate meeting with the Captain, read my book, scrapbooking
Bob	Had lunch, fixed a light, played dominoes
Kate	Lost her husband, read a book (sometimes with my eyes opened)
Ruth	Did a crossword puzzle, cut up vegetables
Joe	Took a shower, watched a movie, lunch at marina restaurant, fixed a snap on the dodger
Judy	Took a nap, read a book, watched a movie
Glen	Read, fought with canvas
Janet	Took a shower, answered emails from Sam Curry and Pete Drez, took a nap, read, played pogo canasta
Ted	Helped Wanda dock three boats, had an intimate meeting with Admiral, visited
Bill Nolan	Watched Evelyn read a book, put up enclosure
Evelyn	Read a book by Nicholas Sparks, the Lucky One
Fran	Played scrabble, cooked chicken soup

After everyone did their own thing for dinner, we assembled in the community room for more games.

Fran and Bernie Winners of Super Scrabble

It might look like Marcia, Dave and Bernie are playing dominoes, but Texas Hold 'Em is the game. Marcia is the winner with a Full House for last hand.

George Washington trying his luck at Dominoes

Is it true that Bill Nolan is a fan of Dancing with the Stars?

'24' fans gathered around the TV to catch the latest episode.



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