Weather: Overcast and C O L D!!!!! Wake up temp is 34 degrees (same temp as when we left NJ yesterday)! Wind is still NW @ 20 – 25 knots with higher gusts. Prediction is for a high of 60 degrees and showers.
Comment: 34 degrees; 34 degrees; Thirty-four degrees yes, its thirty-four degrees here Florida. Brrrrr……
We used the rental car to drive to Mulligan’s for the $1.99 breakfast special. After breakfast, we dropped in on Scott at A-1 canvas to pick up clips that go with our new enclosure. While installing the enclosure, he broke part of the track and doesn’t have a replacement part. He promised to take care of it when we pass by on our way north.
Even though its thirty-four degrees outside, it’s sixty-five degrees in the enclosure. Our cockpit is much more functional, comfortable, looks great and the workmanship is first rate. After a quick stop at the local Publix, we gassed up the car and returned it just by 1000 hours.
Back on the boat, we accomplished a few chores. One of which was cleaning up a mess from a coconut like fruit that somehow landed on the boat and broke open, spilling a pinkish fluid all over. We can’t imagine how it happened to land on our boat. I installed a pair of cockpit speakers so we can enjoy Sirius radio in the cabin or in the cockpit. I also prepped for the installation of solar lights that will be mounted on the fore and aft stanchions.
Larry and Fran (remember “Kallista”?) are docked at Harbourtowne Marina in Fort Pierce for the rest of the winter. They’ll be living on the boat, exploring FT. Pierce and environs while making frequent visits to their son’s house in Tampa. They drove down to our marina ad we joined them for a delicious lunch at “Conchy Joe’s.” It was great exchanging holiday celebration stories and discussing the comings and goings of the rest of the “Flock.” As you might imagine, it was great to see them again. Meeting people, traveling the waterway and making friendships is one of the joys of this cruising life. We hear that at least one “Flock” couple is contemplating selling the house to become full time cruisers. We can attest to the fact that it is a great life and wish them well.
After an extended lunch, we bid Larry and Fran goodbye. We may see them in the spring as we head north. We might even see them sooner. They might be able to drive down to Marathon for a reunion of the “Flock.” Pat and Ray (“Reflection”) are on the west coast (of Florida) and will be making way to Marathon. We expect to be in Marathon by next weekend. We are hoping to meet Vanessa and Andrew (“Tally Ho”) before they leave Marathon. If the stars align, we may have a reunion of the “Flock” at the Overseas Bar and Grill in downtown Marathon.
Marje and Ed should arrive from Texas within the hour. Hold on to your hats, we’re expecting daily cocktail hours with them. Ed has discovered single malt scotch, always has a full glass (sometimes two when he forgets where he put the first one) and promised to bring a case!
Comment: 34 degrees; 34 degrees; Thirty-four degrees yes, its thirty-four degrees here Florida. Brrrrr……
We used the rental car to drive to Mulligan’s for the $1.99 breakfast special. After breakfast, we dropped in on Scott at A-1 canvas to pick up clips that go with our new enclosure. While installing the enclosure, he broke part of the track and doesn’t have a replacement part. He promised to take care of it when we pass by on our way north.
Even though its thirty-four degrees outside, it’s sixty-five degrees in the enclosure. Our cockpit is much more functional, comfortable, looks great and the workmanship is first rate. After a quick stop at the local Publix, we gassed up the car and returned it just by 1000 hours.
Back on the boat, we accomplished a few chores. One of which was cleaning up a mess from a coconut like fruit that somehow landed on the boat and broke open, spilling a pinkish fluid all over. We can’t imagine how it happened to land on our boat. I installed a pair of cockpit speakers so we can enjoy Sirius radio in the cabin or in the cockpit. I also prepped for the installation of solar lights that will be mounted on the fore and aft stanchions.
Larry and Fran (remember “Kallista”?) are docked at Harbourtowne Marina in Fort Pierce for the rest of the winter. They’ll be living on the boat, exploring FT. Pierce and environs while making frequent visits to their son’s house in Tampa. They drove down to our marina ad we joined them for a delicious lunch at “Conchy Joe’s.” It was great exchanging holiday celebration stories and discussing the comings and goings of the rest of the “Flock.” As you might imagine, it was great to see them again. Meeting people, traveling the waterway and making friendships is one of the joys of this cruising life. We hear that at least one “Flock” couple is contemplating selling the house to become full time cruisers. We can attest to the fact that it is a great life and wish them well.
After an extended lunch, we bid Larry and Fran goodbye. We may see them in the spring as we head north. We might even see them sooner. They might be able to drive down to Marathon for a reunion of the “Flock.” Pat and Ray (“Reflection”) are on the west coast (of Florida) and will be making way to Marathon. We expect to be in Marathon by next weekend. We are hoping to meet Vanessa and Andrew (“Tally Ho”) before they leave Marathon. If the stars align, we may have a reunion of the “Flock” at the Overseas Bar and Grill in downtown Marathon.
Marje and Ed should arrive from Texas within the hour. Hold on to your hats, we’re expecting daily cocktail hours with them. Ed has discovered single malt scotch, always has a full glass (sometimes two when he forgets where he put the first one) and promised to bring a case!
ED NOTE: Marje and Ed arrived at 2130 hours. As predicted, Ed promptly opened the bottle of scotch and enjoyed three tumblers. Rather than participating in a Mexican Train game, he hit the sack. One gets really tired after driving 1100 miles in 27 hours or was it the three tum... NEVER MIND!
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