October 29

I received a wakeup call from the Washers serenading me with "Happy Birthday". The big "62" year has been completed and social security is on its way at the end of December. We did a 60 mile day today, getting to our anchorage behind Grog Island in Fleets Bay 4:00 P.M. Because we knew it was going to be a light wind night, I suggested that Eagle's Wings raft up with us. This would make eating together easier because we would not have to launch dinghies. It was the first time they had ever rafted with another boat. They did a beautifully careful job of getting next to us and avoiding the clashing of spreaders. Annette used her new oven and the generator to cook a delicious meal. It was topped off with a very nice marble cake baked by Pat and with a group of six and a group of two candles. A nice birthday! Thanks to all who called to wish me a Happy Birthday.