Peggy and Larry arrived on time in Newport News, VA. Just about as soon as they arrived, it started to rain, and it almost never stopped the whole time they were here. I think they brought it from Washington and left the sunny weather there. They were still glad to come to visit us, and everyone had a good time anyway. Peggy took me for lots of walks…this is a picture of us on the first day in Yorktown, VA.
Larry became the official “roper” and he got to use his horse training skills at docking time.
After he got us untied from the dock, Jeff made Larry navigate on the very first day.... in the fog (???)
and Peggy sat in the fresh air on the flybridge trying to find some “horizon” to watch so she wouldn’t get seasick on our way to Deltaville.
As you can see from this picture, there wasn't much "horizon" to find that day, but Peggy made the best of it and smiled all day anyway.
She did get progressively more bundled up as the day wore on and the fog and rain didn't stop. By evening we arrived in Deltaville, and everyone got warmed up. The wine, cheese and pizza party at Dozier’s Marina with a bunch of other Loopers that night made everyone feel better. Everyone came home laughing. Of course, I was the OWD for the boat, so I didn't get any wine and cheese, but Jeff did bring me a little peperonni!The next day we went across the Chesapeake to Tangier Island….a little island in the middle of the bay where many “watermen” live. They are known for crabbing
and just about everyone on the island earns their living directly or indirectly from the sea. This is the kind of boat that they use to catch crabs.
They also had these kind to catch tourists.
And here's Jeff talking to Mr Park at our Marina about how to crab...maybe he'll get some good ideas on how to improve his technique so we can catch a few in our trap to go with the salad he caught last time!
There are only a couple of cars on the island. This is one of them. Not sure why they need it! 
The rest are golf carts. The tour of the whole island by golf cart takes 30 minutes (just one road!). Even my old legs could walk the whole way around that town! This was my favorite yard at the B&B on the water with lots of grass and trees and squirrels.
Most of the people in town are named either Crockett, Park, or Pruitt, so the cemetary is a little confusing.
I made friends with the dock dog, but felt sorry for him when he had to stay out in the rain and get his pretty fur all muddy. He didn’t seem to mind. 
The town had lots of history from the many years of crabbing. This is Peggy reading the plaque in front of one of the houses on the main street near the museum.
Time seemed to be going slower here than in Irvine. I haven't ever seen one of these in my 11 dog years. Izzy said it is not PC. ( ??)
cute bird houses
and trash cans - Izzy wouldn’t let me pee on these.
Another day back out on the water to get to Solomons Island…still no sun. By now Peggy had the routine down on staying warm and not getting seasick. She sat in the breeze on the "sun" deck ( a term I use lightly this week), and attemped to enjoy the ride while popping Bonine. If it had been sunny and warm this might not sound bad, and she would look like one of the "Babes on Boats " that Jeff liked to watch in Florida. But it was still cold and rainy, so she looked like this.
When we arrived in Solomans, Larry and Izzy picked up a mooring ball,
then we put the dinghy down and got out the yellow slickers to keep us all dry.
The rain was starting as they went to shore for lunch at the Captain’s Table, and took a walk in town for the mandatory stop at Key Lime for desert. By the time they got back to the boat they were all soaked.
Jeff brought home some tasty dog treats from the pet store for me for being such a good watch dog. I was glad I stayed home in the dry boat!And then there was Peggy again the next day on our way to Annapolis in the rain! She decided on the layered look again to keep warm, while still trying to find that fictional horizon to watch. Ginger snaps, and candied ginger became her diet of choice for the day, with a swig of ginger ale to wash down the Dramamine. She and I also napped a bit on the flybridge during the trip that day. Somehow she still seems to be having fun - she's a good sport!
On the way we saw a lot of real cute lighthouses like these.
In Annapolis, we spent the night in Ego Alley, right downtown where lots of people pass by.
While everyone else went across the water to Pusser’s Landing to have Painkillers (Peggy was especially ready!), I stayed back and guarded the boat. Here they are having a drink, with our boat in the background. Notice how safe it is with me there on watch.
As the sun came out for a while in the afternoon, there was a big double rainbow.
The end of it landed in our boat!
Jeff and Izzy have been searching for the pot of gold that is supposed to be here somewhere, but haven’t found it. I think I got blamed for losing it, but Peggy and Larry were sitting on the sundeck having a cocktail at the time, so I hope they'll vouch for me!
The rain started again but that didn’t stop Larry and Jeff from putting the dinghy down for a ride around the harbor.
Since everyone was already in their yellow slickers, they decided to walk to El Toro Bravo for a good Mexican dinner. Luckily they had margaritas there to keep them warm on the way home.
The sun was shining the morning that Peggy and Larry left. 
Next time they come, Jeff will order better weather for their visit. Bye Peggy and Larry…come back again when it’s warmer!
In Annapolis, we spent the night in Ego Alley, right downtown where lots of people pass by.While everyone else went across the water to Pusser’s Landing to have Painkillers (Peggy was especially ready!), I stayed back and guarded the boat. Here they are having a drink, with our boat in the background. Notice how safe it is with me there on watch. As the sun came out for a while in the afternoon, there was a big double rainbow.The end of it landed in our boat!Jeff and Izzy have been searching for the pot of gold that is supposed to be here somewhere, but haven’t found it. I think I got blamed for losing it, but Peggy and Larry were sitting on the sundeck having a cocktail at the time, so I hope they'll vouch for me!The rain started again but that didn’t stop Larry and Jeff from putting the dinghy down for a ride around the harbor.Since everyone was already in their yellow slickers, they decided to walk to El Toro Bravo for a good Mexican dinner. Luckily they had margaritas there to keep them warm on the way home. The sun was shining the morning that Peggy and Larry left. Next time they come, Jeff will order better weather for their visit. Bye Peggy and Larry…come back again when it’s warmer! Love,
Ben
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