Beached Beluga Syndrome

Feb. 8,2012
Our trip in and out, by dinghy,  on Monday had its moments.  Going in, our little dinghy motor could not keep up with the wave we were on...so we had another wave (smallish) hit the dinghy.  At that moment I was half out of the dinghy, and was knocked back into the  dinghy.  Bob jumped out, the dog was trying to launch himself and I was wallowing in the bottom of the dinghy.  But in the scheme of things it went well as the boat wasn't swamped, and we were fine. 
After a lovely lunch and walk, we were off back to the DeannaB.  I had a new plan for getting into the dinghy, in so far as I would help Bob take the dinghy out, and 'jump' into the dinghy.  NO.  I jumped (and went nowhere), wallowed and finally Bob dragged me into the boat where I did a belly flop, and that is what I call 'The Beached Beluga Syndrome'.  We made it out just fine after that.
After this I do what Bob says!  Yesterday I followed his instructions and we made an exemplary landing and a smooth take off. 
This year we have many pelicans in Tenacatita Bay.  Yesterday one was very near our boat and stayed for about an hour. I was able to get a close look at him.  His beak had a yellow spot at the tip and orange markings on the side.  How beautiful!  I was talking to him/her and it actually looked at me.  I do think it wanted something to eat.
Yesterday it cleared and last night we had another 'full moon' made even more beautiful by fluffy clouds pink in the dying sunlight.
This morning early I woke to chain rattles.  We had seen the dolphins so I was at ease with the rattles. 
The clearing weather yesterday brought in some cool weather last night.   At about 4 am I awoke and grabbed for my blanket.  There was a chilly north wind blowing.  We don't have a thermometer on the boat so I never know what the temperature is.  I am sure that I think it is chillier than it is.
Time to go take the dog to shore.  More tomorrow.