(If you've been to Chuck's Place recently, don't bother.)

We got ready in record time for our Memorial Day excursion, even got the
boat hooked up to the 4Runner without incident. A little mirror mounted on
the trailer was a big aid in aligning the hitch with the trailer.

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We launched at Gravely Point, just north of National Airport, and watched a
plane come in a few hundred feet overhead. Makes one wonder what a small
missile would do he

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The weather was beautiful, although a little breezy. Whitecaps on the
Potomac meant waves of only 1-2 feet, mostly one footers. So the water was
perfect for boating. I was happy with the way the Key West took some larger
wakes. Lots of boats on the Potomac, but no one acting too crazy. Lots of
police and Coasties running around also. Of course, a picture of some DC
scenery is a must:

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And if you really want to see a smile on someone's face, put your wife in
command!

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Once out of the water, home, and with the boat washed, we decided to go to
a popular launch ramp, Pohick Bay, just to watch. What a blast. There
really are some stupid folks running around with boats behind their
pickups, vans, or sedans!
--
John *H*