Happy Valentine's Day & More (Days 123 & 124)

LAY DAY: Boot Key Harbor, Mooring Ball L-10 MM1195

Lat/ Long: 24 42 32N 81 05 57W

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Weather: Mostly sunny; high near 80, low near 70; light & variable wind; calm in the harbor; two beautiful days!

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Hootenanny!

Each Saturday night (weather permitting) musician-boaters gather under the Tiki Hut to play, sing, consume some adult beverages and enjoy the camaraderie. Sadly, most of the Saturdays since we’re been here have been too cold for the weekly sing-along, but not this Valentine's evening!

A crowd of about 25 gathered with ten singer/guitar players. One captain brought his bongos and others brought marimbas to provide percussion. They played a good mix of songs and the audience was not shy about singing along.

Just imagine, a moonlit night in a quiet harbor, some guitars strumming softly and a couple of dozen people singing in harmony. It was a delicious evening! Happy Valentine's Day!

Another Body Found

CUDJOE KEY – A man’s body was pulled from the water off the shore of Cudjoe Key earlier in the week.

The sheriff’s Office and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to reports that a couple on a sailboat had spotted a body. They found the body face down in a muddy area. The man’s kayak was nearby. A vehicle belonging to him was found parked in an access area.

There was no sign of foul play.

This marks the third body that has been found floating face down in the Keys since we’ve been here. The other two involved alcohol.

Laundry and Boat Chores

We continue to keep up with boat chores. I finally finished polishing the stainless that is on the transoms and stern. While in the dinghy, I was able to do a bit of spot fiberglass cleaning.

Meanwhile, Anna Marie did the laundry. She was fourth in line when she arrived at 0745. Her task was completed by 1200 hours and we spent the day on additional boat chores. She cleaned and I reinforced the fiberglass for the starboard engine lifting apparatus.