This is getting trickier now.

The weather is very stormy, it has been a long time since I have been in  an extended "storm" that included tons of lightening, hail, thunder and rain.  Leland is about 30 nautical miles, a two-three hour run for us.  We have been monitoring radar for Charlevoix, Leland, Frankfort and Grand Haven and have no encouraging signs.  We would love to make the run to Leland (with a break), but wave size matters as well.  They are 3 feet now and building to 5, not a fun ride for Stella.  Tomorrow, the afternoon looks ok, still windy but predicted to be from the East which is good.  No gusts, but still a healthy wind of 10-15, wave height will be key.  If if is great as sometimes it is NOT predicted to be we would love to get to Frankfort (70 miles).  Friday looks about as good as the week is going to get, so we will plan to do our long run that day.  Hopefully that will be Frankfort to Grand Haven.  Even though we will be so close( to Holland) Grand Haven is predicted for T-storms and it will be late.  We would rather do the last hour and get to Stella's new dock in the afternoon, plus we are just not ready to be home yet.  We have till Sunday, which is supposed to be a good weather day, I would like to take a pleasure cruise into Holland.  Plenty of time to get home in a safe manner.  What to do now, I want to get off the boat for a bit, I suggested going to the beach to look for Petosky stones again as the storm probably washed some up, but Captain David reminded my about the lightening...duh?  Well off to fall into something?  Those have been the best moments of this trip anyway!  WooHooo David just served up some bloody marys since we aren't going anywhere.  Excellent!!!!  Must recommend this mix.  Calvin & Cleos Horseradish Bloody Mary Mix "with a lotta attitude!"  Says so right on the bottle and heck only 45 calories for 4 oz. perfect for all you waist watchers!  Good start, now where are those dill pickles?

Blue skies and calm water,  Tracy