Magothy Quarterly

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Magothy Marina
Quarterly
Volume 15 Number 1
Wintertime and all is quiet
The temperature’s drop, the
snow dusts the docks, the snow
shovels rest against the office
steps, the coots circle the
pilings and the staff busily
prepare for a new season. It’s a
quiet time of year and we all
take a breath before the hustle
of a new year.
The staff would like to wish
you all the Happiest Holidays
and our best to you in the New
Year!
Winter 2013
If you have any suggestions for
planning an event, please contact
the office at 410- 647-2356. We
are very pleased to take your
requests. Also, watch the bulletin
boards for information.
Welcome
New Slipowners!
John & Ellen McMann, D-17
If you haven’t met the new owners
please drop by their slip sometime
and introduce yourself.
Boat Insurance
Calendar of Events
If you haven’t already sent us a
copy of your boat insurance
please do so! Mail, fax, or drop
it by the marina office. It is a
requirement and we must keep a
copy on file at all times. We
appreciate your help!
Cpl. David Leithren
Happy Holidays &
Christmas from NRP!!
Merry
NRP would like to remind all
boaters, tis the season for
thefts! During the winter and
non-boating season, while
boats are on dry dock, stored in
your yard, or even still in the
water, thieves know the boats
aren't being checked on.
Boat batteries are the hottest
item being stolen right now.
They have no serial number
and can’t be tracked to an
owner. So NRP reminds you,
please put some kind of
Identification marks on your
batteries:
your name, boat
numbers, address, etc., in
permanent marker somewhere
on your battery.
vessel.
Victims commonly
state, “I haven't checked on my
vessel since late last fall."
Don’t let this happen to you.
Electronics are the next thing
most commonly stolen. GPS
units, depth finders, etc. If you
can’t remove these while in
winter storage then please
make sure you know all your
serial numbers, model numbers
and make of all the your
valuable electronics. An item's
serial number is what identifies
it as yours, so make sure you
have your valuables serial
numbers
written
down
somewhere in case of a theft.
This is what helps the police to
get you your stuff back.
Have a safe winter everyone!
Cpl. David Leithren
NRP
MD Natural Resource Police
dispatch: 410-260-8888
Other items commonly stolen
are safety equipment, power
cords, and any metal on the
boat that can be scrapped. Cold
temperatures can cause your
fire extinguishers contents to
settle and lose charge so it’s
best to put them in the
basement or some other heated
storage place for the winter.
Power cords contain copper,
which is a hot theft item right
now. Copper and other metal
objects are stolen and taken to
recycling centers for money
commonly by thieves. Don’t
leave this stuff lying around in
or outside your boat.
Please check on your boat as
much as possible during the
winter. Snow and ice can put
excess weight on your boat and
causes many to sink every
winter. Bilges also can freeze
causing them to fail. If your
boat is on dry dock, checking
on it also assures if anything
has happen to it recently.
Every spring, NRP responds to
complaints of theft from a
The NRP officer’s would like to
remind slipholders to update
their Maryland registration or
yacht validation.
Tuesday
9:00am
to 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am
to 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am
to 5:30pm
Friday
9:00am
to 5:30pm
Saturday
9:00am
to 5:30pm
Sunday
9:00am
to 5:30pm
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Marina Office & Fuel
Dock
Winter Hours
Eyeglasses to
Thailand
Our Winter Hours
October 31 to March 15
Monday
9:00am
to 5:30pm
Noi would like to thank
everyone for their very kind
eyeglass donations. The people
of her village in Surin,
Thailand were ever so grateful.
Dinghy Rack # 60
call Richard Whitman at
410-431-5430
Many, many, many thanks!!
Kob-khun-ka
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Oyster King
The Oyster is Our World
It is time for serious action to clean
the Chesapeake Bay, and bring
back the oysters and crabs. It will
not be easy and it cannot be done
by one person, one program, or
one idea. Success will require
massive undertaking.
Anyone interested in playing
Mahjong or Mexican Train
Contact Lorry Danko at
410-371-0558
FOR SALE
10’ Zodiac
$750.
Everyone
has
heard
some
variation of this old expression at
one time or another, but now
Oyster King 1 Inc., a privately
owned Maryland corporation, has
put a brand new spin on the old
saw by adopting the motto:
And if you live on or near The
Chesapeake Bay and it tributaries
you’re about to find out just how
important the diminutive oyster
really is to your world. You may
even find yourself taking Oyster
King Inc.’s motto as your own.
Oyster King Inc. has recently
joined the fight to clean up the
Chesapeake
Bay
and
its
connected waterways, the battle to
restore the Bay to its former glory
was first waged thirty-eight plus
years ago by the Chesapeake Bay
Foundation and continues to be
driven by this dynamic visionary
not-for-profit organization, to this
day.
To get the big picture you have to
first
understand
that
The
Chesapeake Bay is essentially an
accessible inland sea, and that it is
a nursery for an enormous range
of species – sea birds, migratory
birds, amphibians, crustaceans,
and an incredible array of fish – a
who’s who of creatures in the
Northern Hemisphere. And the
future of all these creatures is
threatened
because
The
Chesapeake Bay is ill and signs of
improvement are both mixed and
dubious, the main reason for the
Bay’s failing health is that its
filtration system has broken down.
Imagine turning the filtration
system off to your in-ground
swimming pool and going away for
a month. How inviting would your
pool be when you returned? The
water would be dark and murky,
with mold, mildew, black & green
algae, and pond scum gathering
around the edges. Now imagine
the condition of The Chesapeake
Bay with a filtration system that
has been in decline for decade
The oyster is the Bay’s filtration
system. The oyster is a bi – valve
filter feeder.
50 years ago the oyster reefs of
The Chesapeake Bay filtered the
entire body of water in one to three
days. There were billions of them.
The fisheries thrived. Watermen
accumulated considerable wealth.
Today there just aren’t oysters to
keep the Bay clean. Watermen
moonlight pumping gas and doing
odd jobs to make ends meet.
Ironically its invasive fishing
practices
like
dragging
and
dredging the reefs that has created
the present ecological imbalance.
The only way to rebuild The
Chesapeake Bay water body is to
first rebuild the oyster population.
The bottom of the Bay is for the
most part lifeless. No sunlight
penetrates and there is no oxygen
to either promote life or complete
the decay process. Oysters must
be grown in the top of the water
column now that the bottom strata
is so seriously depleted.
The oyster is the single most
important critter for the health of
the Bay.
during the spring and summer
months.
Everyone with waterfront property
on The Chesapeake Bay and
connected waterways can play an
important part in this initiative by
placing a Floating Oyster hotel
under their dock or pier.
The price of participation is $500
for which $500 tax credit has been
specifically legislated and provided
for on the 502 Maryland Income
Tax form. Without the support of
our state leaders this part of the
program would not be possible.
Oyster King Technicians will visit
all “hotel” sites four times a year to
ensure the healthy development of
spat into oysters mature enough to
drop to the all important reefs.
If you are interested, to get your
tax credit for 2014 or have any
questions you can call the marina
office at 410-647-2356 or Oyster
King at 410-255-1492
Nutrition Info
A quarter cup of fresh
marjoram has fewer than 15
calories, plus a decent amount
of fiber, iron, vitamins A, C and
K.
What to Do With Marjoram
Belinda Kelly
Herb of the Month
Marjoram
Bob Kelly of Slip D-1 was the
First to join this Program
Use fresh or dried marjoram to
spice up marinades for meats
and fish, especially veal,
chicken, lamb, tilapia and
snapper. It also livens up
sautéed or roasted vegetables
like eggplant and summer
squash. Use dried or fresh
marjoram in marinara or pizza
sauce or simply add freshly
picked leaves to salsa, pico de
gallo or a green salad.
Marjoram Basics
Kelly's Herb House
and Wellness Center
401 Headquarters Dr., Ste.
102, Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 729-4321
According to the Food Lovers’
Companion, marjoram was
used in funeral wreaths to
symbolize happiness in life and
the afterlife. Sprigs of this herb
tout small and delicate ovalshaped leaves that are bright
green.
The most common variety is
called sweet marjoram. It’s a
member of the mint family but
it has a flavor similar to
oregano, only sweeter. It can be
found both fresh and dried in
large markets and specialty
grocery stores – look for it
fresh at the farmers’ market
LIVE LONG, LIVE WELL
Call Kelly’s Herb House for an
Appointment.
Belinda Kelly, N.D., C.N.C.
Wildlife Corner
For some birds, the Chesapeake
Bay is their winter destination.
About 1 million swans, geese
and ducks winter on the Bay.
This is roughly one third of all
waterfowl wintering along the
Atlantic Coast.
The Canvasback is a species of
diving duck, the largest found
in North America. It ranges
from 19–22 in length and
weighs 1.90–3.50 lb, with a
wingspan of 31–35 in. The
Canvasback has a distinctive
wedge-shaped head and long
graceful neck.
Hooded Merganser
Many migratory songbirds,
shorebirds and raptors rest and
refuel here during their spring
and fall migrations.
Here are some of the waterfowl
we see here on the Magothy
each winter.
Grebes
“Hooded” is something of an
understatement
for
this
extravagantly crested little
duck. Adult males are a sight to
behold, with sharp black-andwhite patterns set off by
chestnut flanks.
Coot
Grebes are small to mediumlarge in size, have lobed toes,
and are excellent swimmers
and divers. They can run for a
short distance, they are prone
to falling over, since they have
their feet placed far back on the
body.
Canvasbacks
Bufflehead
A buoyant, large-headed duck
that abruptly vanishes and
resurfaces as it feeds, the tiny
Bufflehead spends winters
bobbing in bays, estuaries,
reservoirs, and lakes. Males are
striking black-and white from a
distance. A closer look at the
head shows glossy green and
purple setting off the striking
white patch. Females are a
subdued gray-brown with a
neat white patch on the cheek.
Bufflehead
nest
in
old
woodpecker holes, particularly
those made by Northern
Flickers, in the forests of
northern North America.
The Longest Friday
the 13th
Coots are medium-sized, cranelike birds that are members of
the rail family. Coots have
predominantly black plumage,
and—unlike many rails—they
are usually easy to see, often
swimming in open water. They
are close relatives of the
moorhen.
The Longest Friday 13th.
Not that everyone can be
unlucky or even worry about
Friday 13th bad luck, but there
are times that Friday 13th is
longer than a day. Wake up at
6am in Beijing China, travel
east at 570 miles per hour in
the airplane starting at 5pm in
Beijing. Friday, December 13th
keeps going on and on way past
24 hours. You have 11 hours in
China, you add 13 hours of
flight, 3 hours at Chicago
airport and 2 more hours on
flight that arrives in Baltimore
at 10 pm. By the time midnight
strikes at good old Magothy
Marina, Friday 13 has been
following you for 33 hours.
This would never happen on a
sailboat. Sailing the Pacific, you
are lucky if you cover 160 miles
in one day. I could try with my
powerboat at 26 miles per hour;
unfortunately, I would run out
of gas in about 10 hours at 260
miles with nothing to push me
in the direction I want to go.
So, even at the end of a good
business
meeting
on
Wednesday and Thursday,
with no 13 involved, the only
choice is to survive and hope
that Friday has more 9
numbers. No. 9 in the Chinese
culture means longevity and
eternality. There are 9,999
rooms within the Forbidden
City in Beijing. The three
major halls - Hall of Supreme
Harmony, Hall of Central
Harmony
and
Hall
of
Preserved Harmony - are all of
a height of 9 Zhang and 9 Chi
(about 108.2 ft; Zhang and Chi
are both ancient Chinese units
of length). It is also a tradition
between lovers to send 99, or
999 roses, which carry the best
wishes for 'everlasting love'
that are considered lucky in
China. I believe my luck was a
Friday morning tour of the
Beijing Forbidden City. I did
not get roses but did get some
great pictures and small Merry
X-mas stocking surprises for
the family. Next time, I wish
for a shorter flight.
Boro Djordjevic, K6
Eric’s Ramblings
by Eric Neuman
Long-tail Boats
outboard. However, it is rather
noisy as it zips through the
water. These boats are roughly
15 to 20 feet long, and most of
the ones I saw were green or
brown painted wood. The
helmsman of the boat I was on
recalled that during the 2004
tsunami that destroyed a large
part of Phuket (where the boat
was based), he walked out to a
neighboring island when the
water receded prior to the
massive waves. He was trapped
on the island but survived the
deadly tsunami – many of his
fellow boatmen did not. This
disaster
took hundreds of
thousands across Asia, so it’s
no small miracle that he
managed to come out alive.
Overall, the ride was an
interesting diversion from our
land-based tour through the
rest of Phuket. The fact that I
was halfway around the world
notwithstanding,
it
felt
familiar.
Artist in the House!
On my recent trip to Thailand,
I spent some time aboard a type
of watercraft that's unique to
southeast Asia -- the long-tail
boat, known natively as reua
hang yao. This is an odd case of
a traditional canoe with a very
contemporary
automobile
engine for propulsion. The boat
is steered simply by moving the
engine and propeller shaft as a
single unit and using the
directed
thrust
like
an
Born in Buenos Aires, Felisa
Federman graduated from the Fine
Arts Academy, where she studied
painting and fiber arts. A multifaceted
painter,
fiber
and
assemblage artist, she constantly
reinvents herself from a conceptual
standpoint
as
her
work
contemplates reality using abstract
imagery. "My goal is to create a
diffuse space where people can be
drawn in and see (or not see)
objects, remote memories, symbols
and icons. The compositions are
planned like puzzles to attract the
viewer's attention and sensibility
leading them into a fragile world
full of strong sensory atmosphere
where they must decipher the
apparent scene. I use abstract art,
simple and familiar images to
engage them."
Her surfaces juxtapose dynamic
areas with calm ones, intending to
unite illusions to reality with
abstract forms.
American Art, Gala Theatre,
Arlington Art Center and Embassy
of Argentina in Washington, DC
and in more than 30 group
exhibitions in the US, Spain, Italy,
Brazil and Argentina. Her art is
part of The Latino Museum of
History, Art & Culture collection
in Los Angeles.
www.felisafederman.com
p: 410-244-1340
F: 410-244-1341
Captain's Quarters
Boat Winterizing: 10
Tips to Help Your Boat
Make it Through the
Winter
Continuing her former practice of
layering shapes, in the Wind and
Water series, Federman's art is
comprised of delineated silhouettes
of fish, birds and vegetation filled
in with overlays of translucent,
bright, rich color. These rhythmic
shapes and creatures swim or fly
frantically, immersed in a sea or
sky of blues, oranges and reads
with an occasional breathing
space. In some, hard edges and
bold areas of color recede and
swell with movement and volume
as if following a costumed dance
crew across the stage. The large
spaces seem to crush the smaller
ones, while whimsical, child-like
shapes flutter to the surface.
Federman has lived in Maryland
since 1991 with her family. Her art
has been shown at the Cultural
Center of the Inter-American
Development
Bank,
Ratner
Museum, Biggs Museum of
Boat winterizing is never fun.
It usually means that summer
is on its way out of town and
taking your fun on the water
with it. The only thing that
would be worse would be
getting to next spring and
finding out that your boat
winterization efforts weren't
properly executed and your fun
on the water will continue its
hiatus until your boat is fixed.
Boat Winterizing Step One:
One last trip
Before anything else, you need
to take your boat out for (at
least) one more trip. This time,
though, instead of gawking at
the flora and fauna, gawk at
your boat. Make notes about
the things you want to repair,
replace or modify - the
outdated electronics, the stinky
holding tank, the dirty carpets,
the sticky winch and all those
things that have caused you to
say, "I ought to take care of
that someday." Once the list is
complete, convert it into a
schedule of projects to do this
fall, this winter and next
spring. See, you don't have to
completely give up boating for
the winter!
Boat Winterizing Step Two:
Unpacking
Remove as much gear from the
boat as possible. Take home
the pots, pans, dishes and cups
and run them through the
dishwasher. Empty the icebox
and take the food home or
donate it to for the local food
pantry. Wash the linens and
blankets. Air out the cushions
and pillows. Pull out your fire
extinguishers so they can be
inspected over the winter.
Boat Winterizing Step Three:
Cleaning
With all that gear out of the
cabin, give her a good
scrubbing from front to back.
Wipe out the lockers and
drawers. Rub down the wood
with lemon oil. Clean all those
hairs out from behind the head.
Scrub the carpets and send the
curtains to the cleaners. Get
down in the bilge and retrieve
all those things you've dropped
in there over the years. If you
clean your bilge, do not pump
any bilge water overboard if it
has an oily sheen!
Boat Winterizing Step Four:
Air it Out
Once the boat is cleaned,
remember to leave the interior
doors and lockers open so air
can circulate. You might want
to put out some moisture and
odor absorbers
such as
DampRid or ZoneDry just
before you close up the boat.
Boat Winterizing Step Five: On
Deck
Pull out your anchor and rinse
the mud off the chain and rode.
Clean that black gunk out the
scuppers and send a small child
into the lazzerette with a scrub
brush. Lay your sails and lines
out on the lawn and wash them
with warm soapy water. Make
sure they are dry before you
stow them for the winter. If
your sails or canvas needs
repair, now is the time to drop
them at the sail loft. Cover up
that hole on the back of your
boom where the birds build
their nest each spring.
Boat Winterizing Step Six:
Engine System
Winterizing your engine and
systems comes next. Start by
topping off your tanks (not
more than 7/8 full to allow for
expansion in the spring) and
stabilizing your fuel. Change
your engine oil and replace all
the filters. Check the coolant in
closed cooling systems for the
proper degree of protection.
Check the hoses, belts and
clamps. Make sure all your
thru-hulls open and close, and
then leave them open. Clean
your strainers. Check with your
local authorities about how to
recycle your used oil, filters,
used coolant and absorbent
pads. Do not throw any of
these items into the dumpsters!
Boat Winterizing Step Seven:
Head to the...well...Head
Flush your head with plenty of
fresh water and pump out your
holding tank. Run non-toxic
antifreeze through the intake
lines (don't just dump it down
the
bowl),
the
y-valve,
macerator and discharge hose.
Boat Winterizing Step Eight:
Water Tanks
Completely drain your fresh
water tanks and water heater
(turn it off first). You can add
non-toxic antifreeze directly to
your water tank and pump it
directly through your hot and
cold plumbing (don't forget
about the shower on the
transom). But to save time and
antifreeze, consider installing a
siphon hose fitting just before
your water pump and a water
heater bypass loop.
Boat Winterizing Step Nine:
Anti-Freeze
Don't forget to run non-toxic
anti-freeze through ice makers,
air conditioning pumps, sump
pumps, fish wells and bilge
pumps.
Boat Winterizing Step Ten:
After Hauling
Once your boat has been
hauled, you'll want to fog the
cylinders on gasoline engines
and flush the engine's raw
water cooling system with nontoxic antifreeze (if you don’t
have a closed cooling system,
you may need to drain the
engine block first). Open all
thru-hulls, check your shaft,
strut, cutlass bearing, props,
intake screens and anodes.
Check the hull for blisters.
Change the gear lube in lower
units. Clean and disconnect the
batteries. Some boat owners
remove the batteries so they
can charge them at home over
the winter. Others make sure
the batteries are fully charged
before haul-out and leave then
in the boat. Wash the deck and
hull. Cover the exhaust and
any holes to keep critters from
getting in your boat.
Boat Storage Tips
Once you are done winterizing
your boat, it's time to consider
how you store your boat. There
are a few keys to remember and
ten "must-dos" at the end.
Covering your boat to keep the
snow off is a good idea and
there are just as many ways to
do this as there are boat
owners. Some use wood frames
and plastic tarps, others build
PVC fortresses with fancy
canvas covers, many boat
owners shrink wrap their boats
and a few do nothing at all.
Each method has its advantage
and disadvantage, but it all
comes down to personal
preference.
Check your owner's manuals
for
any
special
recommendations
or
winterizing procedures. And if
you haven't done this before,
seek out the help of an
experience friend or hire a
professional.
Ten Boat Storage "Must-Dos"
1. Store boats stern down so
rain and melting snow will
drain out through the scuppers
2. Open all seacocks and
drains to prevent damage from
freezing
3. Use fuel stabilizing
additives and follow proper
procedures for winterizing
engines and systems
4. Provide structural support
under boat covers and tarps
5. Never tie off boat covers or
tarps to boat stands
6. Trailer boat hulls should
have some support so the
weight is not all on the trailer
tires
7. Remove electronics, food
stuff,
valuables,
canvas,
cushions and store at home
8. Put moisture absorbers in
the cabin and lockers
9. Never use a portable heater
or auto battery charger in bilge
10. If your boat is blocked,
check stands and blocking
periodically during storage
Now you know how to prepare
your boat to survive the winter
and be ready to go at the first
sign of calm waters in the
spring!
3. What is Santa Claus called in
France?
4. Which country is the largest
exporter of Christmas trees?
5. Which American President
banned Christmas trees in The
White House?
6. How many days do we have
between Christmas and the
Epiphany?
7. We all know about the
tradition of hanging stockings
for gifts. Which country uses
shoes instead of socks for the
same purpose?
3. Père Noél
4. Canada
5. Theodore Roosevelt
6. Twelve
7. The Netherlands
8. Charles Dickens
9. Bing Crosby
10. Saw Mommy Kissing Santa
Claus
11. Germany
12. Christmas Lights
13. Indian Ocean
14. Oklahoma
15. Austria
16. December 5th
8. Who was the author of 'A
Christmas Carol'?
9. Who was the star of the
movie titled 'White Christmas'?
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
YOUR WAKE and we urge you
to exercise courtesy and
common sense.
Vessels in a
marina may be susceptible to
damage caused by excessive
wakes.
10. Which Christmas carol did
Jimmy Boyd make famous
when he was just 13 years old?
11. Which country was the first
to use the tradition of
Christmas trees?
12. What did the American
Ralph E. Morris invent?
13. Christmas Island in the
Pacific Ocean is fairly popular.
Where is the other Christmas
Island?
Christmas Trivia
1.Which
country has a tradition
of a witch dropping gifts for
children through the chimney
at Christmas?
2. Which of the following is not
the name of one of Santa's
reindeer - Dasher, Donner,
Doppler and Dancer?
From the Galley
Pear & Pomegranate Salad
14. Which was the last US
state to declare an official
holiday for Christmas?
15. Which was the first country
to issue a Christmas postage
stamp?
16. When is Santa's birthday?
Answers:
1. Italy
2. Doppler
Ingredients
8 cups baby spinach or romaine
lettuce
1 ripe pear, cut in half
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
with Basil-Curry
Mayonnaise
2 ounces Gorgonzola
Champagne vinaigrette, recipe
follows
Fresh cracked pepper
1 tablespoon honey
Directions
In a decorative bowl or platter,
add the spinach or romaine. Cut
the pear into fans, and then
slice again on the diagonal, add
the greens, crumble the
Gorgonzola onto the salad and
then drizzle with about half of
the vinaigrette. Top with fresh
cracked pepper and lightly
drizzle the whole salad with the
honey. Serve immediately.
Champagne Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed
lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black
pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
In a small bowl or glass jar, add
all the ingredients except the
olive oil. Mix well, then slowly
drizzle in the olive oil to
combine. Refrigerate until
ready to use.
Ingredients
Beef:
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
3 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 2
teaspoons
1 teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) beef
tenderloin, trimmed
Mayonnaise:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at
room temperature
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
leaves
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground
black pepper
Directions
For the beef: Arrange an oven
rack in the center of the oven
and preheat the oven to 400
degrees F. Spray a heavy
baking sheet with vegetable oil
cooking spray. Set aside.
In a mortar and pestle, or spice
grinder, finely grind the cumin
seeds and coriander seeds. Heat
a small skillet over medium
heat. Add the spices and cook
for a few seconds until aromatic
and toasted. Put the spices in a
small bowl. Chop the garlic on
a cutting board and sprinkle
with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Holding a chef's knife at a 45
degrees angle, scrape the garlic
and salt together to form a
paste. Add the garlic paste to
the bowl with the spices. Add
the remaining 2 teaspoons salt,
black pepper, and oil and stir
until smooth. Put the meat on
the prepared baking sheet and
rub with the spice mixture.
Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or
until an instant-read
thermometer inserted into the
thickest part of the meat
registers 125 degrees F, for
medium-rare. Remove from the
oven and transfer the meat to a
cutting board. Cover the meat
loosely with foil and let rest for
20 minutes.
For the mayonnaise: In a small
bowl, whisk together the
mayonnaise, mascarpone
cheese, basil, curry powder, and
paprika until smooth. Season
with salt and pepper, to taste.
To serve: Slice the meat into
1/4-inch thick slices and
arrange on a platter. Spoon the
mayonnaise mixture into a
small serving bowl and serve
alongside the sliced meat.
Cook's Note: The spices can
also be crushed by placing
them in a small sealable bag
and crushed using a rolling pin
or the bottom of a small
saucepan.
radiate. When we are able to
make our mind still we will find
our own true self shining
beneath the disturbance.
Health & Fitness
Corner
by Jules Simmons, RYT
The Mind in Meditation
Yoga is a journey toward selfawareness. On this journey,
relaxation skills help us gather
the contrasting energies of the
body and mind and focus them
internally.
Then
mental
distractions intrude with less
intensity, and a sense of inner
flexibility
and
calmness
develops.
Relaxation
also
prepares us for a still more
interior practice: meditation.
We all know that whenever we
become over-involved with the
flow of outer experience our
inner balance is disturbed. Our
natural serenity is replaced by
attachments and agitation. On
the other hand, when our inner
life is balanced the forces of
attachment are weakened, the
mind becomes calm, and there
is a clear field where the light
and energy of the self can
Meditation offers a way to
accomplish this. Like watching
the flow of a river a meditator
learns to maintain a watchful,
inner stance, and from that
perspective the stream of outer
events can be experienced
without attachment. In other
words, if we learn to hold a
sense of internal peace, the
inevitable stressors happening
in our day to day will not upset
us as much. This method is
often referred to as ‘becoming
the observer of your thoughts’,
just noticing thoughts without
getting attached emotionally to
them or judging them in any
way.
At the heart of meditation
practice are two inseparable
skills.
The
first
is
concentration, the ability to
rest your attention on a focal
point (like the breath or a
mantra).
The
other
is
mindfulness, the ability to
observe
your
thoughts/personality
with
compassionate
detachment.
These two work together to
create a clear and one-pointed
mind.
Meditation does not require a
change in religious faith or the
endorsement of a particular
dogma. Its spiritual aspect is
universal. It can be practiced by
people of all faiths or with no
religion at all.
There is much to be said about
perfecting the most efficient
posture
and
seat
when
meditating
as
well
as
comprehensive
instruction
regarding the breath and our
awareness on the breath when
meditating as well as many
other points in the body and
mind that come together and
are refined to offer the best
meditation practice, however,
for the purpose of this
beginning
article
on
meditation, we will stick to the
basics.
This is an outline for a
beginning practice~ Develop a
still and steady posture
(preferably sitting on a blanket
or block so that the hips are
higher than the knees and
lifting from the waist up
through the spine).Bring the
flow of breath (inhale and
exhale through the nose) into
your awareness. Don’t concern
yourself with mechanics at first,
just soften your lower ribs and
abdomen and feel the cleansing
and nourishing movements of
the breath in your body. Then
allow the breath to become
diaphragmatic.
Shape
the
breath. Let it be deep, smooth,
even, without sound, without
pause. Let it flow without
effort. Circular breathing is
when there is no pause between
the in and out breath. Relax
your body from the crown of
your head down to your toes
and toes to head. As you inhale,
feel a sense of lifting through
the spine, as you exhale notice
the release of tension and
softening in the body. Begin to
breathe as if the whole body
breathes. In a sitting posture
(cross legged, in a chair or
against a wall) focus on the
touch of breath in the nostrils,
the cool inhale and the warm
exhale. Be patient as you
gradually
narrow
your
attention,
detaching
from
passing
thoughts.
When
thoughts
distract
your
attention, gently acknowledge
them and see if you can gently
let them go without judging
them or becoming emotionally
attached to them. They will be
there for you later. Deepen the
length of time spent with the
focus on breath. Do not
condemn distracting thoughts,
let them be. Relax your mind
further and merge the sound of
the breath. Mantra (a point of
focus) can help distract the
mind. The word Soham
(pronounced So Hum) is
commonly used. Silently say
“So” on the inhale and ‘Hum”
on the exhale. Let the flow of
the mantra flow effortlessly at
the natural pace of your
breathing.
Center
your
awareness in the sound where
it arises in your mind. Rest in
the mantra and in the center of
your being, allowing waves of
energy and thought to come
and go. The waves are circling
around the center, but they are
not at the center. You are a
relaxed, inner witness, dwelling
in the presence of your own
being.
Guidelines
for
Meditation ~
Practicing
Practice once per day at
approximately the same time.
Practice before meals, not after.
Early morning, late afternoon,
or before bedtime are good
times for practice.
Empty your bladder before
sitting.
Create a pleasant space for
practice, one that is neither too
confined nor cluttered.
Start with 5 minutes and work
up to 15 to 30 minutes.
Observe your mind’s capacity
and do not fight to sit any
longer.
Reinforce your practice with
reading or contemplation.
In the early stages of
meditation/mindfulness, it is
not so much a state of being as
it is a collection of skills that
can be learned and practiced.
Here are some of them:
Recognizing
the
critical,
judgmental self talk that we
apply to our thoughts and
feelings, and setting them
aside. Witnessing the thoughts
and emotions that pass through
the mind instead of identifying
with them.
Becoming one with the
thoughts,
and
accepting
ourselves as we are. Remaining
flexible in the face of the wide
variety of thoughts and feelings
that demand action and
attention. Sensing the depth of
emotion that has prompted a
given thought, and working
with that emotional energy
patiently. Remaining in the
present rather than drifting
toward the past or future.
Recognizing and maintaining
the focus of concentration,
knowing that this focus is the
the antidote to being caught up
by the train of thought.
Waste Oil
Kindly do not leave waste oil,
antifreeze and old parts at the
dumpster, restroom facilities,
or on the parking lot. The used
oil and antifreeze from your
boat is your responsibility. Our
waste oil container is located
between the sheds. There is a
sign on the lattice gate. Please
ask for assistance from the dock
staff.
We also take used batteries;
Please place them in the
battery location behind the
sheds, through the lattice gate.
Please do not leave them by the
dumpster.
Jules Simmons, RYT
Dock Attachments
Any attachments to the docks
or fingerpiers such as; steps,
cleats, bumper materials, etc.,
must be approved by the
marina. We sell both bumper
material and mooring rings at
our cost. Should you care to
have our staff install these
items please call us at 410-6472356 to make arrangements.
time
Of people, affectionately,
And we realize how blessed we
are
To have you in our family.
Marine Services
Chesapeake Rigging –
410-268-0956
Diver for Hire - Patrick
410-271-0340
DMH Dive Services
410-604-1606
Cypress Marine 410-647-7940
Karl’s Marine Engine Services
410-280-2667
(Cell) 443-336-1264
Noi’s Boat Cleaning –
443-883-1507
On Site Marine Services410-609-2021
Ferry Point Yacht Services 410-647-8722
Rock Creek Marine –
Melvin Thomas
410-336-4497
The Point Crab House &
Grill 410-544-5448
Special Family Memories
I have special family memories
Of when I was just a child
My family did things together
More often than once in awhile
We would go to church
together
Then afterward a Sunday drive
With roast beef and mashed
potatoes
When back home we’d later
arrive
We’d to go the movies on
occasion
My mom, dad, brother and me
I remember especially seeing
Bambi
Although that was sad for me
to see
Christmas Poems For Family
Family Joys
Christmas is filled with special
joys,
And the very best of all
Is contemplating those dear to
us,
And the memories we recall.
We often think at Christmas
But family is so important
It creates a special bond
I have many family memories
Of which I’m so terribly fond!
What Christmas is to me
‘Tis the time to hug,
And stay warm and snug.
Time to ice skate over the
frozen lake,
And for the sugar cookies to
bake.
It is Christmas,
Occasional fog or mist.
Children get snow days,
And go out to play on sleighs.
On Christmas day it is fun,
There are just clouds and no
sun.
You open your presents,
Which your family sent.
The kids just rip the wrapping,
And can’t stop laughing.
Kids get toys,
Specially made for girls or
boys.
Teens get phones and games,
And call their siblings lame.
The kids go out to make angels
in the snow,
Running through the cold air
that blows.
No one wants the day to end,
So some decide to share gifts or
lend.
The families take off their
bootlaces,
And get warm by the fireplace.
Christmas is when your family
comes,
And when they all love.
The staff at Magothy
Marina would like to
wish you and your
family a very Merry
Christmas and a
Happy New Year!