massages in Swansboro, NC

4/24/18

A clunk in the middle of the night. Actually, 3:00 a.m. Sitting on the bottom at a very low tide? Nope, boat is still swaying, swimming. Someone climbing on the boat to steal our bikes? In this wind and rain storm? Not likely. So I got up, took my socks off  - didn't want them to get wet out on the deck. Out to check on the noise. Ah ha! the outboard motor on the dinghy was thumping one of the pilings. The wind was blowing from an unexpected, unpredicted direction and we were pressed against the dock.

(some photos from yesterday throughout)

Love the pelicans, these peli pets were nearly swamping this little fishing boat.

"David (a drawn out version as I shook him awake), you might want to know about this even if we don't do anything about it." "Wa? Wha? What?" I took him out in the rain for a consult. Yep, do something out in the rain for the next half hour. David continued for a few more minutes. I washed the dinner dishes.




Amelia got up with us for her 3 a.m. feeding, a small spoonful of Friskie Shreds. David came back in and we all headed for the aft bed berth. Only to discover that Amelia had thrown up in 3 different places on the bed. Barf. Disgusting and gross. Clean up. Clearly that kitty does not like Friskies Shreds! She threw up another spoonful that I fed her at a more reasonable time (9 a.m.) when we all got up again. We're back to Friskies Filets which seem to stay down better.

Navigational aid with hat and Osprey decoration

I confirmed our massage appointments. Off to the showers. Stop in the office to pay our tie up fee and get the car keys. Ran into Harry who had helped us land last night and told him about our upcoming massages. He called for an appointment, too. Me first. David dropped me off. DELICIOUS! including some special attention I'd requested for my feet (hot towels and deep tissue work on my tootsies).

Rock Pile mega mansion from two days ago

David was next and I took the car back (we were a shuttle service). Harry drove over when David was finished and David brought the car back. This is a "courtesy car" the boat yard makes available for transient boaters. Then we all (David, me, Brian and Rose) went to get Harry and go to the food and liquor stores.

Pink mansion near Onslow Beach

David and I drained the transmission fluid. Our tranny has been growling and we'd not changed the transmission fluid when we last changed the engine oil. Seems a little gritty which is NOT good. And a radio doesn't seem to be transmitting, at least, long range.

Wait! Mercury went direct yesterday! What gives?!?


We went to Brian and Rose's boat for snacks and drinks, and to interview them about their refrigerator and have a look. Then David and I went to Santorini's Mediterranean Grill for dinner. Now back for a relaxing and early evening.

After a couple of days - one really stressful, and one really long - this has been a gentle day of recovery...sleeping late, body work, a few groceries, friendly company, a great dinner. Not so early start planned tomorrow and we could be in Morehead by noon. We'll leave the boat there for the week in Winston-Salem for Kathleen's birthday celebration and visits with some other friends.

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