To Market We Go

Brunelle as she leaves the dock for
sea trials for the new propeller.

     Sunday here in this part of Key Largo is marked by the Flea Market. . . .and how could we ladies miss the opportunity to visit a market??? Our first stop was the vegetable stand.  I bought strawberries, pineapple, green beans, lettuce and mushrooms (fresh from Kennett Square, PA). Everything looked so good, I used the beans and mushrooms with tonight’s dinner. We looked for the person who went with the sign for fresh stone crabs, but he must have sold out, for he was nowhere to be found. We checked out a few other stands. The ladies who sold the clothing really didn’t offer anything at a great price.  Martha and I really like the same blouse, but they didn’t have it in our size and it was really pricy for a flea market.  The only good buy was the glass necklaces.  Martha did fairly well there. Betty and I picked up something to put away for future gifts. Then it was back to the marina to deposit our purchases so we could head off again.

     Then we were off to Publix.  Though I didn’t have a big list, it was specific.  I needed the makings for dinner tonight. Unfortunately, this Publix doesn’t carry the Johnston’s Italian Sausage so I bought the house brand, which required more seasoning. Since I had to make dinner in 3 batches for the group I was hoping it would work.  Thankfully, it did.

My favorite mailbox
along the canal

Frank, Fonda and Buster's
IRONY ~ the same we saw
in St. Michaels, MD

   Around 3 PM, Pete and I took the dinghy and followed Brunelle heading out of Port Largo.  We needed to test the new trim tabs Pete installed in the hopes of getting the dinghy to plane better at speed.  Brunelle was testing out the new Echowind Prop.  The dinghy planed a little better, but not as well as Pete hoped. However, every little bit helps!  Once we established that fact, we caught up with Brunelle and came aboard.  Martha increased power and the boat responded immediately with speed.  Unfortunately, there are issues with the rpms maxing out prematurely and a grinding sound that will have to be addressed with the representative. This will probably mean another dive for Dan to make an adjustment.

    Today was a busy day with hopes of a weather window later rather than earlier this week so Brunelle can adjust their prop before the crossing, but it was also a good day.

~  ~ (\_~ ~ ~     Kathy and Pete