halloween boating

It had been over a month since Sam and I had been out on the boat. Considering since we had finally gotten it back from the yard we had been out on it at least once a week with the exception of 1 week it has been a long time. With Sam visiting his mother in New Mexico, our trip to Amsterdam, and the rainy weather we were long overdue.

A Halloween party at Bell Harbor Marina helped get us back out on the boat. Now since Elliott Bay is only about 2 miles from Bell Harbor Marina we didn't exactly spend much time actually traveling on the boat but we did get to spend 2 nights sleeping on it and according to Sam he never sleeps better than when he is on the boat.

I did learn a few things about Halloween costumes and decorations on boats though.

1. Don't pick a costume where your skirt has a petticoat underneath - boats have limited room and taking all the room up with a skirt might not be the best plan from a space perspective.
2. Docks have many birds and other sea critters who think the docks are their own personal heads. Long skirts aren't the best ideas in such places.
3. Do pick a warm costume - as a child you don't get cold and are willing to sacrifice so everyone can get the full effect as an adult you will want to be a bit warmer. Actually this might not be true in my case - I skipped the coat though a costume where boots can be work underneath is a good idea.
4. Glitter isn't a good idea. Just keep the glitter off the boat as anyone sitting on our boat will now leave with a few sparkles attached to them.
5. Roasted pumpkin seeds are excellent but leave them at home. They fit nicely in all the cracks and crevices on a boat.

Another excellent weekend on the boat. Looking forward to our next boating adventure - Sam may even convince that winter cruising is an option. After all there is a race sponsored by Elliott Bay next weekend and I didn't yell out an emphatic no way when he mentioned it as we were carting our stuff off the boat. Of course I didn't wholeheartedly agree either but trust me this is progress.