Anacortes, WA (USA)

Woke up at 0500 (no problem with the time change) and did some work (email) before meeting the rest of the team for our drive to the hangar at NAS Whidbey Island. We actually took a really scenic route along a glass-water cove (no waves). We also had great views of the mountains to the south... Arrived at work around 0730 - long before the squadron we were supposed to inspect. Had a couple of meet & greet meetings before really getting going but, by working through lunch, then finished a majority of my inspection before 1500.  Then worked on our write-ups and started a series of de-briefs that kept us going until around 1800. Afterwards, I called a few friends of mine (who live in the area) to coordinate dinner in Anacortes. During the quick trip back to the Navy Lodge, I saw Mount Rainier in the distance - very clear and pretty views.  I changed clothes, drove up to Anacortes and met with several former co-workers (from Norfolk, Willow Grove and the local area) - they were already at the Brown Lantern. I enjoyed socializing with them until my friend, Jeff, showed up (around 1930L). Dinner was a spicy fish taco - washed down by some beer. It was good to see Jeff - he will be retiring this month. Spent several hours watching football and baseball (until after 2200L). Afterwards, drove back to Oak Harbor and got to bed at around 2330L.