Weather system moving in

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We are going to stay on Amelia Island for a day while a weather system with strong winds moves through.  The forecast calls for dropping temps the rest of the week but at least the wind will die down enough to make Schmom more comfortable.  We are off to explore this little Florida village......

Schmom keeps on eye on the dock from the Flybridge.

Every day we see dredging equipment.

A barge keeps the equipment in line with the channel.

The Right Whales are in this area this time of year. And Rachael was right, they are ugly.

Schmom and Shrimp

When we getting close to Fernandina Harbor yesterday we had to enter a shipping channel that was not well marked on my Chartplotter.  This was one of the situations where I really depended on Melissa to help me find our way. 

As we came into the channel we passed the U. S. Naval Nuclear Submarine base at Kings Bay.  We did not have time to get a picture and the very official looking boat just off to our starboard made us a little nervous to start taking pictures.  It would have been very cool to see one.............

but I sure would not want to close to one.

Hi y'all! The first mate threatened mutiny or hysteria due to weather conditions, so the very wise and compassionate captain decided we should hunker down and wait out the storm. Schmom is very appreciative :) We discovered lots to do outside the Fernandina Marina on Amelia Island. Today I am dedicating my pics to "dogs on docks and decks and dinghy's" Enjoy!

Rufus

dinghy dog

Dollie

Elvis

guard dog ;)

fake dog...but handsome!

Fancy boat dog



Collie with life jacket