On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:52:33 -0400, wrote:

On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:45:16 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:08:19 -0400, wrote:

On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:50:23 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:49:36 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

You should explore the area around the Thimbles...there's really great
underwater rocks that might sink you at low tide.

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Well thanks for the cruising advice Harry, maybe you actually did own
a boat at one time. Excuse me if you thought I was trying to insult
you, mostly just reciting facts that you seem to conveniently forget.
A highly educated etymologist like youself could probably explain to
us whether a recitation of facts, no matter how unfortunate they may
be, is truly an insult. By the way, Yale has no record of you ever
receiving a degree in etmology, or anything else for that matter. No
insult, just a statement of facts.

We've been going to the Thimble Islands for years as it turns out,
first time in August 1971 if my memory is correct, most recently two
days back in August. Beautiful place, looks a lot like the coast of
northeastern Maine. And yes there are rocks, lots of them, part of
the appeal actually since the islands themselves are little more than
overgrown rocks. And no, none of them has ever jumped up to bite us
- knock on wood and other superstitions.

Right now were headed back to Chesapeake Bay to see if we can find
your mythical lobster boat - should be there in a couple of days. Stop
by St Michaels and say hello if you get a chance.


If you get down around St Jerome's Creek, stop in and see Christy and
Michael at Buzz's Marina

This is my oldest nieces kid on vocals

http://vimeo.com/105375761


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Looks like almost as much of a navigation challenge as the mighty
Estero River. :-)

Here are some reviews from "activecaptain.com" :

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Date: 2013-12-06
Captain: CaptRichie, Ridge and Chesapeake Beach (20)

Facility has changed so much in 10 years that it's worth revisit for
35' or less power vessel - do not recommend sail with over 4' MLW and
do not recomment Winter Season. Otherwise is a rare find for fishing
vessels (gas). Strongest point is small ( 12- 30'
trailered/stored/slipped/recreational use. Need transportation for
food. Price for stay and basic services very good. Some transient
sails lay over just beyond entrance, very risky - advise sail on to
Solomons or Point Look Out Marina in Smith Creek as channel is
extremely trickly, and fast moving fishing traffic constant. Albiet
freshly dreged, for first timer, power boat only during the day!
Otherwise, a rartified facility, Mike Henderson, Owner, as good aas it
gets. Forget Channel 16! Call him on telephone, see
www.buzzsmarina.com.

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Date: 2012-08-28
Captain: Brian Bills+, Solomons Island, Md (104)

Buzz's isn't a fancy, high end place with all the amenities but if you
need to fuel your fishing boat, grab some ice, or you're looking for a
quiet place to berth, this is a nice spot. The owners live on site and
are available 90+ percent of the time. The slips are uncovered and
they have both open and covered storage on the hard. Check your draft
before coming in, though. St. Jeromes can be a bit tricky at low tide
if you draw more than about three or four feet.

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It shouldn't be hard for a salty old dog like you. If you let me know
ahead of time, I might be able to get you a fire boat welcome ;-)

(Well at least a couple of Christy's kids in the dock with garden
hoses anyway).

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I'll have to study up on boat levitation and channel seeking. I'd
hate to leave the kids waiting on the dock for us while we were
waiting for the tide to float us off.