The day has arrived to set off for our much anticipated side trip to New Orleans (pronounced N’awlins by the locals). The weather, waves, wind forecasts and charts have been studied to death. The decision is made and we set off with Spirit Dancer to our first leg destination, Point Cadet, Biloxi, MS. Another long day planned and the conditions are not too bad in Mobile Bay. The further south we traveled the higher the wind and waves seemed to get and Terrmar started rolling with the beam seas. A tad uncomfortable, shall I say! Poor Smudge was sea sick, but after we changed direction to west everyone was able to enjoy the ride including Smudge. Dolphin watching helped pass the time. Both black and grey dolphins were seen gracefully playing in our boat wake, however too quick to get a picture.
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| SHRIMP BOAT |
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| POINT CADET MARINA REBUILT AFTER DESTROYED BY KATRINA |
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| NAME SAKE BOAT? |
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| WORKING SHRIMP BOATS AT MARINA |
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| UP CLOSE |
We arrived at Point Cadet Marina located in Biloxi, MS. as the sun was beginning to set. Exhausted from the long day we decided to treat ourselves to dinner and a casino with Spirit Dancer. The meal was wonderful! Armed with $20 each we set out for the casino a short walk away. Kemba was winning at the slot machines and then wandered over to a black jack table. None of us had ever played but we decided to give it a try. Crash course from the black jack dealer and game on! It was a lighthearted game and Mark and I broke even, not so for Kemba and Bob – sorry, but we all lasted through 2 ½ decks of cards and after had a drink while listening to a live band. So-o-o much fun!
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| THE ISLE CASINO NEXT TO MARINA |
Next day Mark and I went back to the casino for lunch and to try our luck again at the black jack table. As we sat down and explained to the dealer that we were novices, another player sat down and plunked a $100 bill on the table. Fair warning, we told him in case he was the, much- too -serious type. No problem, he replied, but I guess it was a problem for the dealer. She zeroed in on my every move with lectures and chastising. The karma was definitely not as great as the night before. Finally, having had enough “fun”, I placed all my money on one deal, win or lose, I was out of there! To my great pleasure, my hand won, we left the table even and walked away as the dealer was tripping over her apologizes, realizing that she just chased us and more importantly our gambling money away. Just as well, early to bed for N’awlins beckons us tomorrow.
Terri
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