September 29, 2014 Air and Space Museum

This morning we headed to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. I was equipped with my CVS cane, the pain from my herniated disc is much better but I'm still not 100%. We were ready for a day of airplanes, rockets and space craft. It is amazing to see the progress man has made in the 111 years since the Wright Flyer made first flight in 1903.

September 28, 2014 The National Cathedral

Today we took a cab to the National Cathedral for a tour, a presentation by the choir and an organ recital on the great pipe organ by the resident organist Jeremy Filsell. The cathedral was built in 1907 and has been under construction on and off for expansion and renovation for most of the years since then. It is currently undergoing repairs from earthquake damage a couple of years ago. The architecture, stained class windows and grounds are a must see in DC.

September 22, 2014 My Issues

From Lois here is her version of my recent issues. As of today I'm doing much much better! We are in DC and hope to do some sightseeing later this week.

"Hi. Mike has had several challenges:  first gout, then a herniated disk which was the most painful thing he has ever had. Then one day at Zahnisers he was going to go down in the engine room but because the disk problem weakened his leg, he fell into the engine room. Back to the ER we went (time #3), where x-rays showed a possible break in his upper arm. So they put a temporary cast and sling on and referred him to an orthopedic dr. This dr didn't seem to think the arm was broken, so off came the cast. But he was nonetheless bruised badly and looked like he had been through a war. They asked at the ER if anyone had been abusing him. Bruises are now fading, pain is much better, leg strength slowly improving, and he's hoping none of this will ever happen again."

This prime rib helped to ease the pain!

September 20, 2014

We're alive and well and a catch up is coming soon. We are now in Washington DC and will be here a couple of weeks. I thought I should send something as we have gotten calls, text messages and emails from folks wondering what has happened to us. You'll find the catch up interesting.

I've had issues.

Our view in DC.

August 27, 2014 Walking around Annapolis

Got up this morning and walked down the street to Chick and Ruth's Delly for breakfast. It's apparently a landmark here in Annapolis. After breakfast we cruised around town and then headed back to the boat. Did some chores, took a short nap with Adi and headed out again this time boarding the free bus for a loop around town. Stopped in at the Naval Academy visitor center to get info about a tour that we will take tomorrow and then headed to the Maryland Capitol for a look around. Dinner out at a nearby pub and then back to the boat to listen to the live music across the water from us.

August 26, 2014. Baltimore to Annapolis

Today we said goodbye to Anchorage Marina and the City of Baltimore. We're headed to Annapolis for a few days on the wall at the Annapolis City Dock. We really enjoyed Baltimore!

Last night in Baltimore.

Away we go. 

 Cargo ship headed to Baltimore.

 Naval Academy entering Annapolis Harbor.

Annapolis City Dock. 

Capitol. 

 Walking around town.

Adi cat is worn out.

August 23, 2014 Catch up.

Well we are still in Baltimore. A bunch of stuff has happened since we last blogged. I flew out to California and drove up to Tehachapi to visit my mom for a week. We had a great visit and I got lots of maintenance and repairs done around her house. Meanwhile, Lois and Adi stayed on the boat at Anchorage Marina in Baltimore. Lois walked the city shopping in the little stores, visiting art galleries, the National Aquarium and restaurants. I returned to the boat on August 14th and we intended to leave the following Monday for Annapolis. HOWEVER, on Saturday my left foot started to hurt and by evening it had swollen to about three times its normal size and I could hardly put weight on it. It got worse on Sunday and Monday morning I was off to the Johns Hopkins Urgent Care. The doctor thought it was an arthritis flare up and gave me some pain pills to help until it got better. On Wednesday afternoon, after three days of agony, I couldn't put any weight on my foot, so it was back to the doctor where it was determined that I had gout. I've had small run-ins with it before but nothing like this episode. Well two new prescriptions and about three hours after taking them I was finally feeling better. My foot is now almost back to normal without pain. I don't want this again so I'm watching my diet a little better. Tomorrow, Sunday, August 24th will be a work on the boat day and Monday we'll head to Annapolis for the week. All three of us are ready to travel again!

Los Angeles traffic.... Yuk! 

Row houses in Baltimore - Could be fun.

Jellyfish at the aquarium.

 At the Urgent Care.

I'm still able to shop at Costco.

Adi cat taking it easy.