Elizabeth City, NC, Wine and Cheese Party

This morning after breakfast I head of the Museum of the Albermarle.

 

Museum of the Albermarle

Third time here so Linda is not interested, I breeze through it fairly fast and Linda meets there just as I get finished. We walk about a 1-1/2 miles to the Food Lion to pick up a couple items, I pickup a couple fuel filters and we stop at Quality Seafood a local restaurant that has good seafood at good prices, for lunch. Mostly locals, we are probably the only non-residents there.

Late in the afternoon our dock mates inform us they will be having a Wine and Cheese Party for the cruisers here. More boats came in today 9 or 10 boats total. Get to visit with some interesting people. 

 

Wine and Cheese Party

Chilly Wine and Cheese Party

 

A couple of cheesy whiners

 

3 Years ago same day in October, much warmer and minus a haircut

Rose Buddies is a local tourist group that has receptions for visiting boaters. This tradition of welcoming boaters with impromptu wine and cheese parties and roses was started by Fred Fearing and Joe Kramer in 1983.

In 1982, two Elizabeth City boating enthusiasts, Joe Kramer and Fred Fearing, thought it would be a good idea to welcome the city’s growing number of boaters with a sampling of its famous hospitality. Kramer snipped a few roses from his garden for the ladies, and Fearing brought wine and cheese for everyone to enjoy. From this simple beginning, the “Rose Buddies” was formed. Now the tradition has passed to a new generation, and the informal welcoming party is still going strong when five or more boats dock at Mariners’ Wharf.