It was overcast, thunderstorms in the distance, which means cool (good) and no sun glaring. We got one of the two tables on the topside right beside the wheelhouse. The only downside was that we drew the Mish-an-nock, which at 120 feet (Drakes Golden Hind was 60, I believe) is just too stable…but! in reserve, they had 2 of the pretty faceted mugs that I wanted! Jane got them to search them up. Being the large-scale party barge, I suspect the Mish-an-nock gets the best of the supplies. They run two bars, one above, one below, but the menu is the same on all the cruises, salmon, beef, salad and bread—good stuff. And the cheesecake is really, really good—that’s where I committed my sins, well, that and the wine. A wee bit too much; and neither I nor Jane should have been driving—

So we didn’t. Our friends Patty and Mike (teetotalers both) drove; and we also had Tim and Cheryl with us…a great time had by all. Patty complimented me on my choice of birthday celebrations. We had also asked two other people—but alas, we kept e-mailing and they kept e-mailing, and their e-mails just were not getting to us. So perhaps we will reprise the party for them—or whatever people would like. Jane’s birthday is coming up next….

Jane reports she gained 5 lbs last night.
I’m not looking at the scales today!