Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Getting ready for Ida to take over the VA coast

     Wet day out today. The remnants of Hurricane Ida have been pelting the coast of VA all day and more of the same is forcast for tonight and tomorrow. Winds of 35 gusting to 45 at times with pelting rain are expected to continue tomorrow. Higher high tides with the new moon cycle starting tomorrow. The winds are a howling out. The guys came by bright and early this morning in the rain to tighten the bolts on the bottom of the rudder and saw off the excess metal. The propeller is back in place and secure with a cotter pin. Now if the high and low would lighten up a bit so the weather gets better we might be able to go into the water tomorrow. I seriously doubt this is going to happen though. It looks like the pressure gradient is going to get steeper creating very high winds along with the rain. Yuck.
     Made eggs, sausage, potatoes and toast for breakfast – needed something warm and homey for breakfast to chase away the chill, then we put on our foulies (weather gear) to head over to the marina lounge and catch the weather. After watching it I’d definitely say unless it moves out of here quickly we’re not going into the water as planned.  Time to put on my mermaid gear and get ready for the storms - hey it looks better than storm gear aye?
     I messed around on the computer most of the day then made a beef meat pie for dinner. I’m so glad we bought this little heater from Walmarts – it’s been a life saver in this cold wet weather.
     Alli if you’re reading this – be strong – you’ll get through this. You know what you have to do. I wish I could be there to help you. I know this is a painful process for you…