October was an eventful transition month from summer to fall with a variety of events. I sprained my knee on the boat and for the month was heavily involved in physical therapy to strengthen the mussels and get me walking straight. Carey continued her effort to handle the two hormone medicines the doctors prescribed to reduce the chances of a recurrence for breast cancer. Noi, the greeter and part owner of our favorite restaurant, Oom Boon passed away and many from the town gathered to say goodbye to a person we all cherished. Barny and Ginger came for a week’s visit on the 16th and we enjoyed their visit by showing them the town, catching up on each others activities, and an overnight boat trip to Point Lookout in Maryland. We also enjoyed a fantastic weekend celebration of the Colonial Yacht Club’s 50th anniversary. Three events from Friday to Sunday helped us celebrate the event, and was notable for the absolute fantastic coat and tie evening dinner and dance held at Monroe Winery, just outside of town. We also attended Brad’s funeral in Manassas, a friend and retired Navy Commander who has been living in assisted living after a car accident that left him mentally handicapped for many of his later years.