Annapolis

While Jon and Margaret took a walking tour of the Naval Academy and the Maryland State House, Terry and Judi set off in quest of much needed haircuts. They were fortunate to stumble upon the House of Ebbitt where award-winning stylists Isabel and Thom Ebbitt graciously kept their salon open after normal hours to provide an excellent haircut experience. We were greeted by the Ebbitts' two elderly golden retrievers and were introduced to departing customer, Maryland State Senator Astle. Prior to his election to the Senate, he retired from the Marine Corps as a Colonel following a highly distinguished career. Perched in the 100+year old barber chair, Judi noticed a picture of the Ebbitts with actor Michael Caine. When asked if he is a customer, Thom replied, "Better than that; we were instrumental in having him Knighted by Queen Elizabeth!" Seems a fund-raiser was being held to raise money to build a climate controlled space for the Magna Carta. Michael Caine was asked to host the event. His fee: Knighthood. Thom and Isabel helped make it happen.



Margaret said the highlight of their tour was the chapel at the Naval Academy. While it was interesting that the crypt of John Paul Jones is under the chapel, the most impressive and inspirational sight was a certain pew in the chapel which is ALWAYS kept empty in honor of our nation's POW's and MIA's.



Another highlight of our stop in Annapolis: Judi's sister Denise came for a visit! She lives near by and drove over to spend the night on the boat with us. We spent hours laughing, reminiscing and looking at vintage photos.