Still in Boot Key Harbor

Greetings still in Book Key Harbor,

Some of you may have wondered where we have been – doing next to nothing takes a lot of time.  We have been puttering in our own way and I have neglected to log on and post any pictures.  So here is a little catch up for us.  We were delighted to host Lynette Klein and her sister, Lavonne Ector, who bravely joined us on our mooring ball in the harbor.  We enjoyed teasing them about floating their luggage out to the boat and testing the capacity of our dink with shopping. Since they are amazingly flexible and adaptable, we all enjoyed the close quarters with nothing more than an occasional “excuse me” as we squeezed past in the galley. Steve took us out to a reef just off shore where we were hoping to spend the night; however, since the small rollers were causing everyone but Steve discomfort we headed back about sunset and hung out in the harbor.

Steve kept busy while the ladies caught up – Lynette and Lavonne both went to Valpo.  Although we have kept in touch, we hadn’t seen each other in the flesh for more than 10 years, so a little catching up was in order. Steve’s idea of busy was to pass on the trip to Key West and paint the black stripe on the dinghy and install a white light on the motor housing. He was, of course, assisted by his pal, Frank. Our big excitement since the girls left was to cruise into the dock and fill the water tanks – access the Wi-Fi and stock up on groceries.  Oh, yes, there was a local art sale – “Pigeon Poop” to benefit the Pigeon Key foundation. Some of the “poop” did find its way back to my boat. Then there was the music under the Tiki hut on Saturday night – a free concert of local talent which can be enjoyed on the dock or our back deck since we were down wind of the music. I included the chocolate photo to thank the nice man at the Publix who gave me the box after I told him about using chocolate in my classes.  It turns out he works for the Ghiradelli company. His wife was watching, so I am sure it was innocent. Nonetheless, we are enjoying the treat and his generosity. After visiting our friends on their sailboat last night, we are feeling a little guilty about all the space, light, and air we enjoy on this fat trawler.  We hope more of you will be able to join us at some point along the way. Life is good.