Saturday Party on The Bay

One of the HRBOR board members and her husband are hosting a party at their house in the Willoughby section of Norfolk this evening. At the moment, she is our token straight board member (although we have others seeking to join the board) . She is amazing and wonderfully LGBT supportive. Moreover, she knows everyone it seems. We are looking forward to a fun time and, if we have any energy left, will likely stop by The Wave for our weekly aerobic workout. :)

The Willoughby Spit area is amazing in how it was formed. The history books record that during a hurricane in 1749, the Chesapeake Bay rose 15 feet above normal, and a sand spit was washed up at Sewell's Point. This, combined with the help of The Great Coastal Hurricane of 1806, Willoughby Spit was formed. A photo of the area is posted above. Given the area's location and narrow width, one gets both gorgeous sunrises and beautiful sunsets. Naturally, in hurricane season - which runs from June 1 to November - life out on Willoughby can potentially get exciting.

The major highway in the photo is Interstate 64, with the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel and the City of Hampton in the backgroud. The tunnel affords access to the harbor of Hampton Roads to vessel with a draft of up to 55 feet, including the huge Navy aircraft carriers and large cruise ships and all types of cargo ships.