From Deckhand to Bay Side Bum.

Luchador leaves the lot.


...and George hitches another ride!

Perhaps we will find the man with the yella hat another day.

"Sadly our drinking... I mean sailing adventure must end..." :'(

For now this tired little Monkey needs a Banana Daiquiri

and some nap time!!!!!



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George Just Chillin'.

Leisurely cruising home on the Chesapeake Bay after retiring from the race.

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Sittin' on the dock of the bay...

Tying one on!



In Annapolis after a long day on the Bay. A cleat-hitch and a cold beer!


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Curious George and the Dime-store Indian.

Why the long face?


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...but where's George???

Hangin' five!




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You mean to say you were rudder-less?

4:33 p.m.


All fixed and under way again! Trim that sail!

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Ut-oh! What naughty thing did George do now?!

12:14p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011. Waiting to get our rudder welded bit ofa setback. Weld failed lots of torque in heavy seas caught it 4 it broke completly off lucky we are!


...Did George get lost and go looking for the man with the yellow hat only to realize he was colorblind and mistake a policeman for his friend?

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Curious George Gets Crabs.

I ain't afraid a no "Spiders"!



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Monkey bait!

I fought "The Kraken" and I won!!!!


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Curious George forgot to use a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater...

In Oxford Maryland at a restaurant with cold beer and a dock.



George soothes my sunburned knees...


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Retired from the race last night. (Friday)

High winds brutal and punishing boat.





...ok we are ok...


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..In the drink...

"Oh my we are hitting town"




"I just went in the drink tryingh to pull the boat to donol con very it..."


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Bombsoki Yacht Club.

80, Sunny, and Ducking South Winds at Seven Knots...

...Yachta, Yachta, Yachta!

:')

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Digging for Clams...

...on the half shell... Mmmm!



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Get to know your "Kaboutermannekes" (Water Spirits)

Just don't tease them too much when you are praying for fair winds.

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Personal Assistant to the Main Trimmer.

A properly trimmed sail is essential to your success!

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Always use the Buddy System

And wear your Personal Floatation Device!


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Curious George Gets Gassed!

Curious George Fills-up!



Curious George is On-board with the accommodations!

;')



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Curious George Goes Sailing. (Toys are made to be played with!)

25/May/11- Day one: Striking Sail and Setting Forth!




Curious George takes the point!



Curious George takes a Pint!



Curious George finds love.



Curious George takes a licking!



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Impulsive Impetus.

Curious George has always loomed large in my mythology. From the first time I saw him sucking on lemons on Captain Kangaroo to reading the books out load (with voices) to my kids. We have a collection of him in most rooms and in various garb to fit his location. The bathroom finds him dressed with goggles and snorkel, in Sarah's room he has blue striped PJs, and on the front porch next to our fishing gear he is dropping a line. Whenever my kids can't find something to give me for a Birthday or Christmas he is likely to be the purchase of last resort. He is a bank, a tumbling toy and even on a plastic football. But he hardly ever leaves the house. That is until this Wednesday...
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My friend Catherine is a rabid foaming at the mouth Sailing Anarchette. This week she is on vacation and doing the "Down the Bay" Yacht Race. As I said, George doesn't get out much, so when she mentioned she was doing this I asked her if she'd do him a favor and take him on an adventure that I would record here as they go. Like the old Gnome thingie she will be capturing his antics as they happen and I will be faithfully recording them and posting them here.

Let the Anarchy Begin!


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