History; Today

Today, October 25th, marks the 594th aniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. This was one of the most decisive battles in history, and gained for England the French crown, but their gains were squandered (mostly by Henry's son, Henry VI).

Today is also the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Balaclava, in the Crimea, made famous by the Charge of the Light Brigade (commemorated by Alfred Lord Tennyson). The French commander, Bosquet, commented "It is magnificent, but it is not war".

End of the Weekend

Sailboats moored in the Vineyard Haven harbor. Boats are a lot of work. I could probably handle the dinghy that's tied to the boat in the foreground.

This is one of the two boats operated by the Black Dog. It's the Alabama. They take you out for sunset cruises, etc.

This is about as close as I got to any kind of boat this weekend. The ferry is big and very stable. You barely feel any sensation from the seas.

Martha's Vineyard Again

Our annual golf outing to collect wooden nickels at the Newes From America is underway. We enjoyed more golf and are now headed out to eat, drink, and be merry.