Sailing...

Last night we were invited to go sailing, to watch the sunset. Now who would pass up an invitation like that? The air was cool and the skies were not exactly clear, but we just couldn't say no. When you enjoy being on the water, the weather does not have to be perfect.

Our friend Dave has a 30' Newport. Great boat, very sea-worthy. He is a very competent captain, too. I always feel very safe on his sailboat. I've known Dave for over 15 years. Worked with him and traveled, too.

Of course, we brought along our favorite bottle of wine, Kendell Jackson Chardonnay. For two hours we sailed and watched the sun set behind some clouds, laughing and talking and telling him about our recent trip to Honduras. In January, Dave came with us to Bonaire to dive, but he couldn't make this trip.

Dave is such a terrific sailor that he rarely turns on the engine, even to bring the boat back to dock. He sails ever so slowly back down the river, until he gets right to his slip. He turns the engine on and backs in. Beautiful!

I've been on the Great South Bay for the last three evenings. Not a bad life. But then I'm retired now and don't have to worry about getting lesson plans prepared or waking up early. Good life...