Week 13 / Week 7 in Ft. Pierce

Sunday, 12/11/22 ~ Saturday, 12/17/22
 

   Tillie is settling in well with life on a boat. We are trying to train her to use the artificial turf in the cockpit. It has been a long time since we had a puppy. We kind of forgot all the time, training, energy, and lack of sleep that comes with that cute furball! We know all this will be a dim memory once she is trained. (Please be soon!!!)

     We are using a vet near the marina, and they are wonderful. Tillie has been given a clean bill of health and started her puppy shots. We have been cautioned not to take her in areas visited by dogs for her first 4 months. Apparently, Parvo Virus is rampant in areas that do not freeze. The virus can live in the soil for more than 6 months, and be distributed by dogs who are vaccinated, but step in the soil and carry the virus to other areas. The scary part is that the virus is 90% fatal for puppies who lack the immunity from the 3 vaccines. It will be hard keeping her isolated, especially when there are lots of places to walk with her, but we will.

     With no other option, we took Tillie with us to my appointment in Miami. Pete stayed with her as I went in to meet with the cardiologist. I’m still doing well. Tillie had no problem with traveling or waiting in the car. We keep our fingers crossed that she will be the same while underway. She did not express any concern when we started the engine aboard PEKABU and went over for a pump out. The only precaution we took is attaching a line from the padlock used for our lifelines to her to keep her in the cockpit. Since she is getting bigger, she is trying to climb onto the seats. I guess we will be using this lifeline for her more often.

     I-Dock celebrated Taco Tuesday! Everyone volunteered to bring something and we enjoyed not only delicious chips and guacamole, everything for tacos, but also a delicious cake that Melissa picked up. We get to use the great folding chairs that Pete found, The Helinox Sunset Chairs. They are extremely comfortable, high-backed, and fold into a small round pouch that is about 18” long and about 8” around, with a carrying strap. They might be pricey, but it is great for a boat or RV where real estate is precious. These are the first chairs we have place aboard that are being faithfully used and enjoyed.

 
 

 

Sue Ann & Ray, Dave, Diane & Dave, Melissa & Mike, , Elisha & Charlie, 

Barbara & Mike, Pete and I

Good food, great friends, wonderful memories!

     The annual boat parade ended here at the marina on Saturday. There were quite a few small boats, a couple of large fishing boats, some large pleasure boats and a tug all decked out with lights, music, and folks having fun. 

 

 

. . .  and the Winner!

     The Parade was definately enjoyable. I can't imagine what amount of work went into preping for the parade, especially on the winning boat, where the lights and sound system were memorable!

~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~   K & P