May 20, 2011 update from Deltaville, VA

Just wanted to update everyone on the status of the steering and how we are doing (we heard the world was going to end tomorrow so we wanted this saved for posterity).  We have been in Deltaville, VA for three days.  The techs came this morning and fixed the steering problem.  They had to put on a new hydraulic pump, which involved bleeding the system.  The total job took about 2.5 hours.  After they left, we untied and cruised out into the Rappahannock River and gave the system a test run.  All seemed well and we plan to move on to Onancock tomorrow at "first light". 

While here, we toured the downtown area.  Deltaville had a rare tornado several weeks ago.  36 homes were destroyed along with many trees.  Worst hit was the Baptist Church.  Here are three pictures of the church.  The first is from the front that looks like minimal damage.  By the way, the house next to the church had a couple of broken windows and no other damage. 

 Here are 2 pictures from the side.  Looks like a giant bowling ball has crashed through the center.

Most of the damage is cleaned up here, but it will be a while before they hold services in the Baptist church. 

We are doing great and look forward to a few days in Onancock on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake.