Day After the Texas 200

Day After The Texas 200

When Gene and I arrived back at the slip last night I had no idea how exhausted I was. I had to push myself to take a shower and get ready to go to supper. Gene learned that several other boats had dropped out and that the previous day several of the ducks had broken rudders, masts and a couple had actually capsized. All appaently had recovered and continued on with the regatta.

We invited Mare Ware, whose husband Dave is still in the Regatta to have dinner with us at my favorite restaurant Charlotte Plumbers. She said David was still upbeat about the regatta and planned to continue on to the end. In retrospect I'm glad Gene made the decision to turn in. I don't think either one of us realized how exhausted we were, and how stressed out we were about the possibility of the boat malfunctioning.

After a lovely dinner we returned to Sun Chaser with cool air and our familiar bed. I fell in to the bed and didn't wake up until 7:30 which is about an hour later than I or the dogs usually sleep. As I started to get up I was shocked at how sore every muscle in my body was. (I can now hear my sons saying...That's because you're not used to physical labor). They may be right, but sore is sore, and I am.

We left about 10:30 this morning to retrieve the truck from Magnolia Beach so we can begin the process of unloading perishables from Sun Dog. Friday we'll pack up everything from Sun Chaser and Sun Dog and Friday evening we'll return to Magnolia Beach to welcome those who completed the regatta and enjoy the shrimp boil...well I will, Believe it or not Gene doesn't like any kind of shell fish. He considers them fish bait. That's ok with be because it leaves more for me to eat.

 Saturday we plan to travel to Austin and stay at Zach and Sarah's. They will have left for Omaha, Nebraska by then for the College World Series. Zach is an avid UT baseball fan and will stay until they are out of the race or win. Since they are planning to come to our house for a few days after the series we're going to pick up their dogs Che and Oliver and take them with us to Missouri. So, Gene will have 2 dogs in the truck and I'll have 2 dogs in the car. Our lives may be a little complicated but it's always and adventure!