November 8

We got an early start on this day as we were to go 50+ miles. The time change has really changed our way of operating. We like to have time at the end of the day to take care of things while we still have natural light (like anchor). When we are going a longer distance, getting an early start gives us that time at the end of the day. My goal for this time today is to change the oil and oil filter. We had a wonderful day on the water after a chilly start. Our enclosure heats up quickly in the sun and we are soon peeling layers to stay cool. Temperatures are about 10-15 degrees below normal as we travel through the Carolinas. But it has remained remarkably dry so we have little to complain about weatherwise. Carolina Beach is nice anchorage with lots of room and it's just off the Intracoastal Waterway so we don't waste much time getting on and off the major highway. The oil change went well and we settled in for the evening. Annette took this picture of Eagle's Wings at anchor of our port side.