We had a strong weather front stall over Florida for the better part of a week. The winds increasing to 25-28 mph with gusts hitting 40 on occasion. However, it was the rains that were remarkable. Streets were flooded from West Palm Beach down to Ft Lauderdale. The heavy rains here were on and off for 5 days. Georgia had taken the connector for the canvas dodger to the Bimini the week prior. This meant that all that rain was hitting our “front door” and we had little protection from the rain when preparing the dog for a walk. Once the front was gone and the sun returned, we couldn’t sit up in the cockpit without being in the sun. We never realized how great having the connector really is.
Heavy rains accompanied the winds on 11/16/23
There were a number of pre-surgical appointments in Delray Beach for Pete’s surgery.
. . . flowers from a free bouquet from Publix and a very tired Tillie
The weekend prior to the surgery, the Indian River Lagoon Science Fair was right here in River Walk Park. There were lots of information booths covering wave dynamics, the impact on shore and plant life; marine life in the mangroves, lagoons, lakes and ocean; the life and death of coral; archeology, policing, ecology, manatee rescue, as well weather and its impact. There were sculptures made from recovered trash and the opportunity to name a whale. It was well attended, enjoyed and everyone walked away having learned something new.
Lots of information, exhibits using trash found in the water, and Name the Whale contest.
Indian River Science Fair
Ann and Howie visited us here in Fort Piece. He requested dinner with a view and Chuck’s Seafood didn’t disappoint both in view and food. All our selections were delicious.
Sunset's dramatic lighting of clouds over the Gulf Streeam
Pete’s surgery was done on the 20th and everything went well. The nerve block did hold for the full 24 hours. Pain meds were started earlier to avoid the pain peak. He was doing fairly well, but reality caught up with him on Thanksgiving. Sleep was the great escape; so much of the day was spent in bed. We brought back delicious food for him from our Thanksgiving Dinner at the club. They gave him so much, we all enjoyed the great leftovers on Friday. Pete opted to start his PT in Ft. Pierce, so we returned to the boat after 10 days. Even though it was sooner than with the right knee, he was able to get on and off the boat for PT, but it was a bit more challenging this time.
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| Pete with post-surgical support from Tillie |
The choir welcoming the morning and dew kissed leaf
Full moon rising over Delray Beach
Hopefully, he will do as well with the left knee recuperation as he did with the right.
~ ~ ~ /) K & P ~ ~
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