Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Tuesday, May 3, 1994 - Haulout, Norfolk, VA

This was the big day. Went to the doctor for my follow-up exam. The x-ray looked good. The doctor told me to stretch and exercise my right arm so it won't get stiff. I can now use it normally. The only two things he told me not to do with my right arm were to fall on it and to winch. Other than that, I can do just about anything. That's good news.
The day started out sunny but cool and windy. By afternoon, it was cloudy and really blowing. Rain predicted for tonight. I sanded and thought I'd be able to varnish, but after taking out three hours to go to the doctor's, it was too late in the day and too cold. Maybe I'll be able to varnish tomorrow.
On my way back from the doctor's, I bought a bunch of canned goods for the trip and also went by Sear's to exchange the ratchet handles that had gotten rusty.
By nightfall, it was blowing a gale out of the northeast. Roy and the guys ran another line from the boat around a piling to keep us from blowing into the dock. They also tightened a line on an adjacent boat that didn't have anyone on it.
On their way back from supper, Lloyd, Butch, and Al picked up half a gallon of delicious ice cream. We enjoyed it while watching the video pictures that had been taken today.

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