Our day began with yet another scrumptious breakfast around the Weatherhead table. We set a goal of hitting the road by 11:00 am and we didn't do too bad, by 11:30 we were off to points south. 
We had to drop Leslie off at a coffee house in town where she would await a shuttle to take her to the Eugene airport. Unfortunately, she had to say good bye to the Tour and return to her work and family life. We were all reallllllly bummed she had to leave us (and gave her no end of shit for doing so, by the way!) and that her voice would no longer grace the Fair Weatherheads stage. 
Another 4 hour drive south and we arrived at our next destination and venue...the Ship Ashore! It was a great moment when we discovered that the Fair Weatherheads made the marquee!!! It gave me goosebumps I gotta tell ya. We all squealed with delight in our own way, and hopped out to take a quick pic. We continued on through the trailer park to the back of the property where the hotel and lounge are situated on the water.
The lounge is attached to the bar, and there was even a stage! Marlene, the woman who runs the bar and books the bands, told us that there were already people who had made reservations for the band's show! Who'd a thunk it? The media didn't hurt -- there were two articles about the band coming. A quick meal, and it was on. 
There was a healthy crowd at the start of the show, and they were into it. A couple got up to dance on the very first number! And the trend continued for the entire night. 
The crowd was friendly, and very supportive.....it couldn't have been a better night. Thanks to everyone at the Ship Ashore for their warm hospitality!
Thursday...Mendocino!
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