Scott and I tend to shy away from yacht clubs. Not that we believe anything wrong with them, it's simply we tend not to fit into that social scene. We could never really find a yacht club that made us feel we fit in properly. Back home we say it's like finding a church... it really takes a lot of things to come into alignment for it to be a right fit, and the stars never seemed to align on the yacht club scene for us. This weekend, however, while we still are not yacht club people, we did find a lovely group of yachties who invited us to join their festivities for the weekend. They were over to Avalon for their annual St. Valentine's Day Event. It was a perfect weekend for it also, as the weather held in the low to mid 70's all weekend. The group of clubbers each night hosted a cocktail reception on a different lovely boat. I'm still amazed at how many bodies can be fit into a boat! We got to see a beautiful Tazwell and a lovely Chris Craft. Scott and I both drooled over the space in the Chris Craft! 3 staterooms, a garbage compactor, full size fridge, dish washer, and a library! A Library! I think Scott was in love with that room, if he could have a private office again I think he'd never make a complaint for the rest of his life. Oh, well, the compromises to go cruising.
Yesterday we said "goodbye" to many new friends and by mid-afternoon we were surrounded by quiet again. We were filled in for a few days and now, not a boat within three moorings of us. We renewed our mooring for another week in anticipation of receiving the new alternator we purchased. It's currently out for deliver and should be at the Harbor Patrol's office today. I was amazed at the customer service we received when ordering the part. The wonderful man who helped us went as far are to call the Harbor Patrol's office to verify that we could receive it at their office and that the address was correct. When we went into their office yesterday, we were told they will even bring it out to our boat when it arrives. Now that is service! I don't know if I'm getting old or if it's simply the work ethic doesn't seem to be up to what it once was, but I always appreciate good service with I experience it. This is a resort town and they seem to go out of the way to give exceptional service! Well, that's Avalon! I recently read a T-shirt that said "Avalon: The Graveyard of Ambition" I certainly can see that. It's a laid back resort town that can make even the most unsocial person relax and join in. It keeps us coming back!
Fair Winds My Friends! Keep your fingers crossed on the alternator!
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