The last couple of days have been fairly calm but not truly
boring. We have done regular boat chores
and enjoyed being outdoors in this gorgeous weather. Sunday 80, Monday 80, Tuesday 80, Wednesday
80.
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| Cardboard keeps the fresh epoxy in the shade |
Dennis has been sealing the teak rails with coats of epoxy
(varnish to keep it shiny) and yesterday I got to sew for several hours. Evenings always turn social and there are
plenty of Loopers and other friendly boaters to share tall tales and a drink or
two. In the next few days several boats
will be leaving here to head up the east coast of Florida, but others have come
in to fill their spots.
The highlight of the week is the amount of great food we’ve
been having. I think tonight was the 3rd
potluck in less than a week and it was
incredible. We chipped in on lobster and
a couple of guys went to the fish market to get them fresh and then they cooked
them on the dock. Along with all the homemade salads and grilled potatoes and
strawberry shortcake it was a feast to behold.
A few nights ago the featured food was hot dogs and before that it was
meatballs and ham and scalloped potatoes followed by key lime pie.
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| The guys on Bob's boat |
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| Another visitor to the marina |
One or more manatees live in this shallow marina area. At least one large manatee can be heard
snuffling around outside our boat every day around sunrise. Tonight he/she was right next to the dock and
got a drink of fresh water from a hose.
Giving them food or water is discouraged because they get dependent on
humans and come too close to moving boats – resulting in nasty scars from boat
propellers.
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| Fresh lobster tails |
Happy Birthday to Laura, may you have a fabulous year, a great new
business and a fun trip to visit Florida.
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| Ladies having Docktails |
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| Saturday it was hot dogs
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