Gypsies in the Palace



Megadock nearly vacant



Why Knot sitting patiently

Ok so even crew members on mega yachts run out of things to do and when the boss is on shore, things can and do happen. We witnessed last evening one such “departure” from ship’s rules and decorum. Bear and I, waiting for dinner to cook below, were having a glass of grapes topside in the cockpit when we noticed a development. I met the crew and captain of a very nice boat nearby and they were looking forward to a few lay days without guests. It all started when one of the crew sort of swore the boat astern of us to secrecy: “you see nothing, right”. The covers were removed from the cocktail deck chairs and not one of the crew was in uniform. Just then, a number of young female adults were delivered to the boat by golf cart. Pictures were snapping everywhere and much revelry was underway. It was obvious the party was unsanctioned and of a rather casual character. A captain of another boat walked by and whispered to us that he hoped the owner’s nanny cam was not in use lest this crew would be looking for another ship. They were into the liquor locker and knifing corks from Champaign (real stuff not sparkling wine) with much giggling. They were recruiting others aboard with offers of Grey Goose, etc. By the time we retired, there were a couple dozen folks aboard. Fortunately, the music was neither loud nor obnoxious. Early morning revealed several trash bags on the dock. We were reminded of the Jimmy Buffett song: Gypsies in the Palace. I thought at one time of strolling by the boat with my glass held over my head at about the right level of the party deck and just merely suggest that we saw nothing ((Grey Goose)) and wished them a fine evening. Bear thought that they might not take the hint and would not let me do that.


 The boat count on the Megadock this morning is at its lowest since we arrived. I am told that after the Annapolis boat show, that will change. Since we have no large mountains between us and the wi-fi antennas on dock, we get a good, free signal. Most of the other mega yachts will be leaving soon and as the weather cools (finally) it is time for us to start the planning. Do we take a right or left after leaving this place?