Hobnobbing

It was a week ago that we visited Washington with my sister Margaret. As you may recall from an earlier blog, we sailed to Washington, DC and chose to stay at anchor in front of the Capital Yacht Club.

Capital Yacht Club

From there, we could walk to the many places of interest that Washington has to offer. Unfortunately, most were closed due to the government shutdown. This was made up for, however, by President Obama’s personal apology (see Washington DC blog spot) for the inconvenience of these closures.

Obama's motorcade

He was not the only ‘big wig’ that we brushed shoulders with! Oh no. We met two others!    Where?    How?    Why at the bar at the Capital Yacht Club J

We shared several laughs over a drink with James. He regaled us with stories of his mishaps while out sailing with his son and his friends. James’ brother, who was to captain the boat, had to cancel at the 11^th hour; but assured James he had the requisite knowledge and skills needed to take the kids out. He had us in stitches. Turns out, he was a past mayor and congressman in the House of Representatives, for Georgia; and is now president of the US Institute for Peace. He has a beautiful and big (48’) older boat – a double ender with teak decking ….built in Taiwan …but I can’t remember what make it was L

We also chatted with Scott – though he did most of the chatting (and drinking). Scott was VP of the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA). He explained that there are no “live- aboards,” only fulltime cruisers, of which he was one. He had much else to say too, but I can’t remember it ….

Anyway, if “hobnobbing” is on your bucket list, you must go to Washington!