New Crew on Erben Renewal

Our newest crew member

While we had sad news last summer when we said farewell to both of our longtime pets, this is a more upbeat entry.  In October, a couple of days after Steve got a new knee, we added Teddy to our crew.  He has proven to be a worthy therapy cat for Steve’s recovery and a treasure of entertainment as we watch him grow from tiny kitten to almost full-size adult. Fortunately, he is very relaxed on the boat – only once taking a swim – and once seems to have been enough. He is easy off shore already having enjoyed an overnight cruise in less than ideal conditions.  In fact, it seemed fun for him to have someone to play with all night long. He showed no sign of sea sickness and was not concerned about waves or motion. His first boat trip was a short hop from the marina to watch the Blue Angels air show at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.  The boat and waves bothered him not at all, but the low flying planes were another issue!

Now that he has passed the six-month mark he sleeps more like our adult cats but still has bursts of kitty behavior and wildness which keep us laughing. He loves to hang out with his peeps and can take endless amounts of cuddling. So, we are no longer a pet-less boat and are most happy to welcome our feline crew member, Teddy.

growing into his life jacket

knows good TV

relaxed underway

fascinated by the printer

out growing Daddy's shoes

Growing into his favorite spot