I spent the night on shore at Ashton Whipple’s house. Some of you in Oriental know and love Ashton. He didn’t get serious about art until he was 60 years old but his work is beautiful and I got to hear the stories behind some of the paintings. His daughter and grandson were a treat to meet and I had a great time. The next day they returned me to the marina and I returned me to the boat. Three long rows later and I had enough fuel so I caught the 2:30 opening of the Bridge of Lions Originally I thought I would go back up Salt Run but I needed some miles in so I steamed to Pine Island to spend the night in the marsh. Clear, cold and not much wind.
living small as a lifestyle