It has been in interesting 2 days to say the least. It all started with us rushing out at 5am to lower the awning after having been woken up to what I would describe as similar to rolling down a bumpy road. The entire RV shook as the wind assaulted us from the bay. We must have been a sight to see, the 2 of us struggling to get everything accomplished in order to lower the awning. I have and additional tie down for these types of winds. It was dark, rainy and the wind was whipping up something fierce.
Just as the awning was almost all the way retracted it stopped about a foot and a half from closing. It wouldn't go either up nor down. It seems the wfind that was pushing up from below was preventing it from retracting. So we took turns holding the strap while troubleshooting what to do. It had never happened before so we were in unchartered waters. Did I mention it the wind was whipping and it was raining? Then the wind let up just enough for the last little bit of fabric to roll back into it's housing. Mission accomplished.
Wet and bewildered, we retreated inside. It was 1 of those moments where you just moved on autopilot. Our feet were cut by the cocina and burrs that are common here. Quickly changing clothes I contemplated going back to be but was too amped up to fall back to sleep.
The rest of the day was uneventful other than marveling at the winds. Sometime around noon the wind died down. It rained on & off the rest of the day. I managed to catch a later nap and woke in time to catch the 4th quarter of the Army Navy game. 2 late false start penalties torpedoed the midshipmen.
Apollo's late night walk I only wore shorts and a t shirt. That is pretty much what I live in down here. It was right on the borderline of being chilly but it was refreshing at the same time. There are 2 couples tent camping on a little grassy outcropping right on the bay. I talked to them a while. They were pointed toward mildly inebriation while contemplating their lot in life. They were already here but didn't count on the weather not cooperating. 1 of the gals said she planned on sleeping in the car. They asked what lot I was staying in, incase they needed to bail later that night. I forgot what number I told them, but it wasn't ours.
Finally retiring after midnight, I chose to wear earplugs to bed because the wind was as bad as I have ever experienced living in the RV. This morning the temperature was a brisk 58. I had to turn on the heater. I went back to the seawall to capture some pictures. 2 days ago the bay was flat calm. Now it's all roiled up. Not sure how long it will take for the water to clear.
Not sure what we will do today. I'm sure we'll go somewhere as yesterday was enough cabin fever as either of us are comfortable enduring. Pics to follow.
Just as the awning was almost all the way retracted it stopped about a foot and a half from closing. It wouldn't go either up nor down. It seems the wfind that was pushing up from below was preventing it from retracting. So we took turns holding the strap while troubleshooting what to do. It had never happened before so we were in unchartered waters. Did I mention it the wind was whipping and it was raining? Then the wind let up just enough for the last little bit of fabric to roll back into it's housing. Mission accomplished.
Wet and bewildered, we retreated inside. It was 1 of those moments where you just moved on autopilot. Our feet were cut by the cocina and burrs that are common here. Quickly changing clothes I contemplated going back to be but was too amped up to fall back to sleep.
The rest of the day was uneventful other than marveling at the winds. Sometime around noon the wind died down. It rained on & off the rest of the day. I managed to catch a later nap and woke in time to catch the 4th quarter of the Army Navy game. 2 late false start penalties torpedoed the midshipmen.
Apollo's late night walk I only wore shorts and a t shirt. That is pretty much what I live in down here. It was right on the borderline of being chilly but it was refreshing at the same time. There are 2 couples tent camping on a little grassy outcropping right on the bay. I talked to them a while. They were pointed toward mildly inebriation while contemplating their lot in life. They were already here but didn't count on the weather not cooperating. 1 of the gals said she planned on sleeping in the car. They asked what lot I was staying in, incase they needed to bail later that night. I forgot what number I told them, but it wasn't ours.
Finally retiring after midnight, I chose to wear earplugs to bed because the wind was as bad as I have ever experienced living in the RV. This morning the temperature was a brisk 58. I had to turn on the heater. I went back to the seawall to capture some pictures. 2 days ago the bay was flat calm. Now it's all roiled up. Not sure how long it will take for the water to clear.
Not sure what we will do today. I'm sure we'll go somewhere as yesterday was enough cabin fever as either of us are comfortable enduring. Pics to follow.
