Portland , Our boats Home Port !

Hi F and F,
What another sunny day and light winds and sparkling blue seas!!!
We left about 10am bound for Portland. Past the Nubble Lighthouse going slowly  so we could take some photographs, then up on plane again to our 20 knot or so speed heading north.
At a place called Hoyt Point the garmin map noted a marked way point six miles off shore and we realized that was the place were we had rescued the fishermen back in 2011 when our boat was on its maiden voyage south. We had a quiet thought and prayer for the one man who sadly lost his life out there that day in September.
Soon we were passing the Portland Harbor light house , it's yellow flashing light must be a welcome sight for those who travel when conditions make it hard to see.Fog is a common occurrence up here  The red buoys usually have bells attached to also aid the boaters.August is supposed to be a dog free month usually.
We had planned to fuel up before entering our slips at the De Millos Marina , but with two large vessels already there we decided to skip it  til we leave next Friday.One of the boats was taking on 1,500 gallons of fuel, three times what we take on for a full tank.
Our two boats had convenient slips side by side and we were soon settled on.Our friend Bob who we had caught up with in Nantucket also a Sabre 48 owner,was parked opposite us.
I set off for a walk to find some fresh shrimp and goodies for our cocktails on board .We were having Linda , Roger and our Sabre Company friends Aaron and Sarah over.
Aaron and Sarah had been on board on our maiden voyage along until Boston back in 2011,They had been  instrumental in helping when we did the rescue of the fishermen near Hoyt Point.
We went out for dinner to Street and Co ,one of Graeme's favorite restaurants here in Portland.
Let me say there are many wonderful restaurant here in this city! Having spent two to three weeks weeks here each time the two times we bought our Sabre boats , we know this city fairly well and it almost feels like home!
A lovely cool and clear evening greeted us as we left the restaurant for the short walk back over to the Marina. Another day well spent, and we are mindful of the safe journey and God's care.
Over and Out,
S and S