Well, only sort of. I have my truck ready to go to Emeryville. Just spoke to Renee and she is almost here. We are heading to her boat slip in Emeryville to trailer her boat. Emeryville is on the San Francisco Bay. We will tow the boat up to Sacramento for the winter. She does not boatbin the cold of winter. Can’t blame her, it can be miserable. Today is a beautiful day and I imagine it’s really nice down in the city too. Should be a fun trip.
Kevin my plumber and Renee n Bob showed up this am at about the same time. I had asked Kevin earlier this week to show up and fix my sink. The plunger plug had stuck in the closed position. So I could not use the drain at all. While he worked, the other three of us went about getting the trailer connected to my rig. The trailer is 35’ long so it’s no small feat getting the truck attached to it. I had to swap out hitches to get better rise on the tongue. But managed. The boat was in Emeryville so half the trip was sans boat. About the time Kevin finished up we got trailer and truck ready. I paid Kevin and we all took off.
First stop, we dropped Bob’s Tahoe at a truck stop on 505 near Hwy 80. Easy to pick up on the way back. I filled my back tank so we would not have to stop all day. And we are off to Emeryville.
One of he first things I notice is that Renee is a very nervous passenger. She uses her “passenger brake” often as well as gripping the door tightly to “steer” the truck. Occasional back seat driver warnings as well, none welcome. What fun! I mentioned it to her and she did acknowledge the issue. The first step toward a cure. The drive was uneventful. As much as towing a 35’ trailer in traffic and windy streets can be. I only had to pay strict attention to everything and everybody the whole drive.
We made Emeryville in about an hour. We parked, walked the half mile to the boat slip. We had to stow the roof awning and a few other things. This is the last use of the boat till spring. Spent about an hour getting her ready. Then Renee drove the boat to the ramp and Bob and I walked.
The boat ramp is quite steep. And drops off into deep water. 
I had to use the 4wd to pull her out. The boat is 32’ long and more than a little heavy. The truck was up to the job, at least it outweighs the boat. We headed out soon after loading up. The trip back was slower, duh, and ponderous since we were pulling such a heavy load. And exciting with Renee being slightly unglued at times. Oh well. Took a little more than an hour to get to the truck stop where we parked Bob’s car. Then Bob split off to pick up Emily, cuz we decided to take the boat out one last time when we got back to the river. Renee and I headed off to Discovery Park and their fine boat ramp. Unlike Emeryville, this one is incredibly wide and not in the least steep. Much easier. Boat was in in record time once Bob showed up. We beat them by a few.
The day was really without any mishap even minor ones. Kinda nice.
We headed from the ramp downriver to Old Sac. We parked there and walked the 8 blocks to Frank Fats restaurant in downtown. Frank’s has been there longer than any other, owned still by the Fat family, and is nationally recognized. We ate there. They do everything right and it is surprisingly inexpensive. We had a beautiful meal.
After, long walk back to the not. The evening is balmy but not warm. Very nice for late October. The boat ride back no more than ten minutes. Bob and Renee took care of their boat and Emily and I went home.
Thirty minutes later. Fed the dogs and locked down. Ready for bed.