So last night was a new first for Missy, the first night in a Hotel. We weren't worried about her at all so long as we were in the room with her. Leaving her unattended was a little more iffy because we don't know how much she would bark, we weren't going to find out about that.
About 2 minutes into checking out the room she walked past the full length mirror and flipped out on the "other black lab" in the room. Then randomly through the night she would hear something and jump up give the "intruder alert bark" and head over to guard the room door.
No idea what she was hearing but thankfully the last alert happened around 3 am and we had no complaints.
We awoke to a foggy overcast morning which sounds crappy but it was much better than the thunderstorm that passed through last night. Thankfully we had checked in but it prevented us from the Missy walk till later than desired. We were off at about 8 am and were hoping that Charlotte traffic would not be too annoying. Since we were leaving town while most were heading into town we had smooth sailing, Nice.
Fast facts and curiosities: we passed the home of the Carolina Panthers and arch rivals of the Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, and Charlotte seems to be known as the Queen City.
Our first fuel and comfort stop was at 9:20, just south of VA. Not especially noteworthy except it's funny that I had difficulty with all things mechanical at the store. The toilet paper thingie, soap dispenser, I couldn't even turn the water on without a trouble. Ugh. Maybe some iced coffee would help fix me. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the fountain to work either. Sigh.
9:50 – we're in VA! Clouds are blocking the tops of the mountains, but it's beautiful nonetheless. Elevation is causing ears to pop. Missy hasn't moved since she started sleeping again after the last stop. Per the warning signs on the road, we'll be engulfed in fog, watching for falling rocks, and being wary of crosswinds. Click, click.
10:50 – through the East River Mountain Tunnel into WVA, Wild and Wonderful (and rainy). We turn onto US 19 (just like home) south of Charleston (hi Mindy and Nate!)
More curiosity…Fayetville, WV claims to be the "Coolest Small Town" according to the road sign. It lacks specificity, however, as in "In the world," or "In the state" or for what it may be coolest? "for antiques," or "for biscuits?" Clearly, the WV-ians haven't been to Dunedin FL. Later, we also traveled over the Western Hemisphere's Longest Arch Bridge, the New River Gorge National River. Very Cool.
3:22 pm – into MD and Garrett County! According to the signs, we are to stay alert for MD wildlife (but Carrie moved to Wisconsin!!)
We've already seen several deer and a bear, but they were too quick for the camera. Sunny Day maybe around 75 degrees, 4:00 pm we arrive at Deep Creek Yacht Club. First leg is done after 1060 miles and 18 hours. Wooo Hooo!
We met Harry at the club and visited while watching Catherine and Jeff Penfield (surprise) set up their boat.
So there will be 2 FL boats at this weekends regatta. Harry then showed us the way to his cabin where we will stay this weekend. Holy Crap we would have never found it our selves, for that matter once we leave we may not find our way back.
It is really secluded, heavily wooded and ultra lake front cool. We are jealous!We will be visiting the factory and then back to the club to unpack the boat and go for a sail.
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