May 14-15 2011 - OMBAC Weekend

Saturday started out cloudy but the sun peeked out a few times. Got down to Lido Deck early (about 10am) to find the electrician still working on rewiring the fresh water pump. Decided to get out of his way and head for the Tiki bar (Mission Bay Deli). There was a good sized group of people hanging out having some beers so I joined them. Four or five beers later the boat was done so I cast off for Marina Cove (technically Bonita Cove but it's always been Mariner's Cove to the locals).

Got the anchor set and relaxed with a cooler full of beer watching the bands perform at the OMBAC (Old Mission Beach Athletic Club) Coming Out party. Since 1953, it celebrates the release of one of their members from a Korean POW camp. READ THE STORY. It has become the official 'start of summer' party for thousands of locals. I need a small dinghy. I wanted to go ashore for awhile. Oh well, next year.

Spent the night anchored out and relaxed the morning away tinkering with the boat and taking it easy. Finally pulled anchor around noon and headed to the Barefoot Bar at Paradise Point Resort to tie up for lunch.

They have a nice dock but now it costs $10 to tie up. What a rip. They also took nachos off the menu which ticked me off. They had great nachos. They must have new ownership or something because the whole menu has changed and the prices have about tripled. Probably going to start tying up at the Catamaran Resort instead.

Took a few laps around the bay after lunch, then put her to bed in her nice comfy slip. Going to try and get the new stereo installed tomorrow. Of course the hole for the old one is too small so I need to do a little cutting.