What do you mean it's time to get up!

June 7 on the ICW Day 28 of my confinement with the boat people. Today, the boat people wanted to get up at COD (otherwise known as crack o' dawn) so that we could make time. Which really makes good sense- especially because we are now approaching a bridge whose next opening is 9 o'clock. And it is only 7:27. "Oh,"said Terry. "I didn't think about the bridges." So, Jacob has gone back to bed. Peggy is sleeping on the settee. Carol is reading the guide out loud over and over and over. Even though she has asked the bridge tender what the schedule is, and she knows when the bridge will open. Time and tide wait for no man, but all boats must wait for the bridge tender. By the way, Terry's rationale for the missed bridge timing is that we were all tired yesterday. He also pointed out that I could have checked that. I pointed out that I only do food. He then tried to claim that I also missed the perfect grilling night. So, that is a funny point because we did not anchor until 7. And, we were all in bed by nine. It is hard to cook, eat, and clean up in just two hours. At this point, Terry will want to point out that he has said we can grill while underway. Let's see--- we were rolling along at 4 to 8 knots depending on the location, the weather report still used the term 'unsettled,' and the crew was busy trying to find the perfect place to anchor. Oh, and did I add that I didn't buy grill food because we are on a stretch of long days motoring? So, no, in the provisioner's perspective, it was NOT the perfect day to grill. And, when the anchoring was achieved right at 7, the stovetop lasagna was ready to be served. And, most of the crew were happy not to be waiting for dinner. Jacob was only partly happy- the lasagna had mushrooms and spinach. Obviously, in his eyes, I had ruined a perfectly good dish. Luckily, the rest of the crew was too hungry to complain. They just ate the lasagna. And, they complimented the chef. Tired and hungry people are the best people to feed!And, the stovetop lasagna is a keeper! Second time we have had it, and it is still getting rave reviews.