A word about lodging . . .

OK, time to get serious about lodging. A word back from Kiptopeke Inn, that most consider the armpit lodging, says my reservation will be $899 plus tax and $50 a month for Xacho. OK to bring my refrigerator, microwave and the $300 increase over last year will cover any electric issues including charging the boat. Kiptopeke Inn has a cleaning station out back. I opted to take room 141 along side the pool. A straight shot to the end of the building parking lot without running electric line across the road. Good thing is that there's no clean up fee.

Sunset Beach Resort where Ramrod is staying will run $850 plus tax. Rooms can have motel microwave and refrigerator. There's lots of parking and outside electric plug ins for charging the boat. I like the breakfast buffet and the restaurant. May be worth the extra $100 for Xacho for these ammenities.

Teacher is staying at a house on Smith Beach, well North of Cape Charles.

Would be nice to know where others plan to stay, but most are very quiet about their lodging.

Never did get with the advertisement for Fisherman's Paradise advertised on state 184.

There's a commercial ice house across from the Mickee Dee on Rt 13. Seems like it said $2 for 10 pounds. Guess it's OK based on need.

Kind of necessary as I plan to use the 3 bucket accessory for keep a small number of eels. A dozen a day is reasonable use, unless November has Blues in the bay. Anyway, take a look in the archives for the 3 bucket setup. I put ice in the top bucket, holes in the bottom drip ice water on the eels in the middle bucket that also has holes. I put 5/8 inch rope through holes in the side of the top bucket to keep it off direct contact with the eels. The bottom bucket retains the runoff slime, etc. Can put it in the room bath tub without the bottom bucket and wash the slime down the drain. Ice is the key as cold eels are easier to handle and maintain alive for several days. Haven't decided how to use the 5 gallon insulated water container yet. I have an air stone that would keep a dozen eels frisky, but requires a water change. With the 3 bucket system, I can give the eels a dunk in the bay during the day on the water.