We joined the crew on the four masted Schooner Margaret Todd last evening for a sunset sail. The seas were calm when we left the dock and the boat charted a course for the Porcupine Islands a short distance out in the bay.  Once past the other boats in the Harbor the sails have to be raised. The captain asked for volunteers to haul on the ropes. Without thinking I jumped up and went to one of the positions with three other people.  Our crew hauled on the line and the 1000 square foot sail slowly ran up the mast.  My shoulders ached when finished and I was glad that others volunteered to raise the next sail. With the sails set we continued on our journey.

While sailing we enjoyed the music of “ Florida Keyes Dan”, a 30 plus year veteran musician who played 60’s era folk and light rock songs.  Towards the end of the evening he handed out tambourines, maracas, and other “noise makers”  and we all made music. What a hoot! We were blessed with a great sunset and a wonderful time was had by all.  Nancy asked a young boy how he liked the trip and he said “it was the best day ever!”. We certainly agreed.