Miles: 54.0 Hours: 7.25 S/M: 456.8
Total Miles: 539.4 Total Hours: 79.95
Total Miles: 539.4 Total Hours: 79.95
By 7:20, my great captain was able to pivot on the forward line that I held. Once our aft was out about 15 feet, he backed us out with no excitement for either the SeaRay or the Saleen. We watched the sun come up on the new year. It was a peaceful and uncomplicated sunrise. Hope 2026 is too!
It was a good day for bird watching. We saw cormorants on the power lines near the canal. It was definitely a first for us. We also saw herons, egrets, terns, herring gulls, storks, an eagle, pelicans, a kingfisher, plovers, and small ducks with dark bodies and a white neck ring (a Buffelhead according to Google). We also saw about 12-15 boats of bird hunters with reeds around their boats for camouflage. They all seemed to be heading back to the boat ramp between 8:30 and 10 am.
Approached McCllenville shortly before 11 and it was dead low tide! There were a number of scary areas. Thankfully, the lowest we saw was 0.6 inches below our keel. Thank you Bob423 for the great current tracks!
The runabout plowed through the mud to get to the dock. This other boat hopefully awaits high tide.
The "joys," sorry "agonies" of 7-foot tidal ranges
Just north of Isle of Palms there were a number of barges and long runs of dredging pipes. Crews were working today, just south of the marina. In the process of moving pipes, they closed the ICW as the pipes traverse the channel.
Since it was New Year’s Day, the marina was “closed.” We were supposed to dock on the outside of the main dock. Unfortunately, there were 2 runabouts in our spot. The restaurant/ bar was open, noisy and crowded. We got lucky and grabbed the open spot on the fuel dock.
Tillie was walked, log updated, & stuff put away. We sat in the cockpit and read until the cold reached our bones.
We discussed our travel for the next few days. There is a front coming through on Saturday, with heavy rains, winds and possible thunderstorms. We will have to watch things carefully.
Views across from our marina T-dock after walking Tillie
Friday, 1/2/26 ~ Isle of Palms to St John's Marina, Charleston, SC
Miles: 16.0 Hours: 3.5 S/M: 472.6
Total Miles: 555.4 Total Hours: 83.45
Total Miles: 555.4 Total Hours: 83.45
A tug and a large barge pulled into the dock for the ferry, loaded up with trucks and equipment and then backed out. With very little extra space, the captain maneuvered the tug and barge elegantly out and into the main channel. It must be supplies for the reclaimed land project we passed yesterday near Awendall.
Super maneuvering by the tug captain!
We called to dredge south of the marina as the arms on both sides were extended, couldn’t see the black diamonds for which side to pass. They did not answer. However, as we got closer, we could see the markers on the dredge.
Shallow area were skinnier and shallower then when we came north earlier this year. Width was about 20 feet and we take almost 14, and depth left only inches below our 5.5-foot keel. This repeated in 3 separate areas just north of the Ben Sawyer Bridge.
In Elliott’s Cut, the currents were unusually strong. The waters boiled and whirlpooled in a number of spots. Transiting, the current was strong AGAINST us. At one point we were making way at a remarkable 0.9 mph! We called back to SV LADY LENA informing him of the current, and perhaps he should wait for the current to slow or change. He was very appreciative having a smaller boat and engine, he would probably be forced backwards rather than making way.
In Elliott’s Cut, the currents were unusually strong. The waters boiled and whirlpooled in a number of spots. Transiting, the current was strong AGAINST us. At one point we were making way at a remarkable 0.9 mph! We called back to SV LADY LENA informing him of the current, and perhaps he should wait for the current to slow or change. He was very appreciative having a smaller boat and engine, he would probably be forced backwards rather than making way.
Slogging against the wildly strong current
Don't know how this wall stands up to the current!
We had no problems docking on the T-head at St John’s Marina. Pete used the wind and the current to drift slowly into the dock. AJ and Beau, Steve and Spreitzel (his dachshund) are still here. E has moved on. She will be missed.
The clouds are working their way in. Rain should arrive around 2 am.
Saturday, 1/3/26 ~ St John's Marina, Charleston, SC ~ Day 2
My plan was to upload the written l blog, then finish working on the photos and upload them. Step one is completed and 3/4 of the photos are complete, but my computer is giving me problems. I keep loosing mouse control, the screen stops responding and I get a series of circles that flicker across the lower third of the screen. Pete was able to disable the touch screen feature about 2 years ago, when the same thing happened. He researched my problem and there is a fix. Unfortunately, it will need to be done by a professional. With the written part already on the site, I can sign into it on Pete’s computer and grab the completed photos from the external drive, just not today.
Sunday, 1/4/26 ~ St John's Marina to Ladies Island Marina, Beaufort, SC
Miles: 62.0 Hours: 9.75 S/M: 535.1
Total Miles: 617.4 Total Hours: 93.2
The alarm went off at 5:50 am. We were prepared to leave at 6:30, but decided to wait the 20 minutes for first light. There is a light fog, that was predicted, and it would be less concerning in the light. We are docking just north of the Ladies Island Bridge, so we have no time constraints for the bridge to deal with for a change.
The alarm went off at 5:50 am. We were prepared to leave at 6:30, but decided to wait the 20 minutes for first light. There is a light fog, that was predicted, and it would be less concerning in the light. We are docking just north of the Ladies Island Bridge, so we have no time constraints for the bridge to deal with for a change.
It is always colder on the water. Thank heavens for warm hats, gloves, and lap warmer!
and shipyard, Yonges Island, SC
About an hour into our trip, Pete thought a tug and barge were anchored, as the tug and barge pointed southbound and didn’t appear to be moving. HOWEVER, he realized that it was getting closer! It turns out that the barge had a second tug on the other end that was pushing north. Talk about a strange sight! Never seen that before. It will be very interesting as it goes through Elliott’s Cut! The current gods were favorable for the first 1.5 hours of the trip. We cruised at a nice 8 mph. Unfortunately, once the current changes so did our speed -- to 5.2. It will be that kind of a day.
Cloudy, cold and raw all morning. Watts Cut was skinny even at high tide! We were passed by MV PLAN B, a 56’ SeaRay. It's the first boat to pass us since we left Myrtle Beach. For a while we were cruising at 9.8 mph. Yippee!!! As the day progressed we were passed by 4 other cruisers. There aren’t many who make the trip in these cold temps.
Sun . . .and warmth!
We were concerned about coming into a new-to-us Ladies Island Marina, especially since it is low tide. We had to head almost into land by the eastern span of the bridge. It was a super low and scary watching the depths jumped from 5- to 2- to 1.8-foot under our keel in a matter of feet! This was a the point where we needed to make a 90 degree turn to head to the marina. As we were almost to the dock to tie up, the current changed and pulled us away from the dock. Thankfully, there was enough water to turn around and fellow boaters to help us dock. We were in by 4:45.
Views from Ladies Island Marina
We are finding the bridge schedules a little bizarre. The Ben Sawyer, from earlier this week, was supposed to once an hour on the half hour. She opened for us on the hour. Ladies Island Bridge here in Beauford also opened earlier than posted. We also encountered another bridge which modified its schedule, but I don’t currently remember which one.
We tried to watch Eagles against Washington game, but the NFL changed the coverage for FOX. Eagles lost, but they are still in the running. With it a given that they would proceed to the next round, a good number of 2nd-string players had a chance to show their stuff.
Before bed, we checked weather again. It is still a go for an outside jump tomorrow.🤞
We tried to watch Eagles against Washington game, but the NFL changed the coverage for FOX. Eagles lost, but they are still in the running. With it a given that they would proceed to the next round, a good number of 2nd-string players had a chance to show their stuff.
Before bed, we checked weather again. It is still a go for an outside jump tomorrow.🤞
Final engine and weather check
Monday, 1/5/26 & Tuesday, 1/6/26 ~ Ladies Island Marina, Beaufort, SC to Fernandina, FL
Miles: 143.0 Hours: 20.0 S/M: 716.8
Total Miles: 1871.0 Total Hours: 113.2
First thing this morning, we discussed our jump for later today. Our original plan was to spend the early evening at Harbortown Marina and leave at midnight for the 19-hour ocean jump around Georgia. That would get us into Fernandina around 5 pm. We discussed the possible fog predicted close to midnight for an hour or two. It would occur as we cross through the Savanah River. You know- the busy, commercial Savanah River!
After checking all forecasts, currents and Tillie call-of-nature schedule, it works out best to leave Ladies Island Marina to catch the 1:30 pm opening, stop at Beaufort City Marina for fuel, and catch the outgoing current out the Port Royal Inlet. Then it is a straight line to Fernandina, with arrival around 11am. Reservations modified: Cancelled Harbortown and reserved at Fernandina.
It was a calm and pretty morning at the marina
Windy's prediction of Fog and also wind, temps & sea states
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| Heading down to the Ladies Island Bridge |
I was able to work about an hour in the blog, made lunch and talked with new friends.
We caught the 1:30 pm opening of the bridge. After toping off the fuel and a final, successful, Tillie walk, we were heading out as planned at 2pm. We maintained 9.8 down to 8.5 mph for the 3 hour trip to the Atlantic. The temperature was 66 with breezes out of the North at 6 mph. Checking Windy, the fog prediction for tonight has increased. It will be more widespread along the coast and lasting longer. So glad Pete bought and installed the new radar reflector.
Green 17 on the Beaufort River and the dredge on the north side of the inlet entrance.
Sea state is coming from our port. The waves are only about 2-foot and 5 seconds apart. We anticipated a fairly smooth ride, but we are doing a lot of rocking, and still making way at 7 mph.
Windows were covered with dew for most of the night. Pete froze once he opened the front panel for visibility. Having the radar was definitely a necessity. Thankfully, the sunrise finally cleared up the heavy dew.
We crossed the Savanah River at 6:30 am. We are making great time. About 8 ships are anchored, but there was no traffic during the crossing and NO FOG!
As we were approaching the St Mary’s Inlet, Coast Guard intercepted us and 2 other cruisers. We needed to be a mile away from the inlet and face the boat away from the inlet for an “incoming asset.” We then saw "the asset" with 2 reinforced escorts on each side along with additional CG vessels. Poor Tillie, an additional 40 minutes to land.
As we were approaching the St Mary’s Inlet, Coast Guard intercepted us and 2 other cruisers. We needed to be a mile away from the inlet and face the boat away from the inlet for an “incoming asset.” We then saw "the asset" with 2 reinforced escorts on each side along with additional CG vessels. Poor Tillie, an additional 40 minutes to land.
The "asset" and her escorts with thick & heavy cement block barriers, entering St. Mary's Inlet
Photo ops while waiting.
Fort Cinch on the Inlet and a large, many-wheeled crane 
Work never ceases - 1st escort, then ATONs
WE HAVE ARRIVED IN FLORIDA!
Check in is 1 pm, but arrived at Fernandina Beach City Marina at 10:10 am. We spoke with them yesterday to confirm an early arrival.
As we were receiving our docking instructions. We were paged by our partial-time traveling companion on SV LADY LENA. We initially met on the Waccamaw heading south from Myrtle Beach, then again outside of Charleston. It was unfortunate that we were unable to reestablish communications again.
The boat was reorganized and reading taken while Pete walked Tillie. Boy, was she glad when she saw grass!
Check in is 1 pm, but arrived at Fernandina Beach City Marina at 10:10 am. We spoke with them yesterday to confirm an early arrival.
As we were receiving our docking instructions. We were paged by our partial-time traveling companion on SV LADY LENA. We initially met on the Waccamaw heading south from Myrtle Beach, then again outside of Charleston. It was unfortunate that we were unable to reestablish communications again.
The boat was reorganized and reading taken while Pete walked Tillie. Boy, was she glad when she saw grass!
Pete showered, enjoyed a big breakfast for lunch then slept. I spoke with Connie and confirmed our dinner date later. Then I dozed and tried to keep Tillie quiet.
We met Connie & Ed at 4 pm . Went early to Salt Life Seafood Restaurant for dinner after picking up more antifreeze. (We have a leak, but can’t find source.) It was so great catching up with friends. We look forward to seeing them over the next few months in Ft. Pierce.
We were back by 6:30 and it will be a very early bedtime!
We met Connie & Ed at 4 pm . Went early to Salt Life Seafood Restaurant for dinner after picking up more antifreeze. (We have a leak, but can’t find source.) It was so great catching up with friends. We look forward to seeing them over the next few months in Ft. Pierce.
We were back by 6:30 and it will be a very early bedtime!
Wednesday, 1/7/26 ~ Fernandina to Sister's Creek, Jacksonville, FL
Miles: 22.0 Hours: 3.0 S/M: 739.2
Total Miles: 1893.7 Total Hours: 116.2
It was great to sleep soundly until 8. Tillie met lots of doodle friends on her walk. She even met a 'hooman' friend from MBYC, whom she knew from her morning walks with Pete.
It was great to sleep soundly until 8. Tillie met lots of doodle friends on her walk. She even met a 'hooman' friend from MBYC, whom she knew from her morning walks with Pete.
We headed to fuel dock to top off the fuel tank, then were once again traveling south by 10:20. Today is a short day to our planned stop at the free dock on Sisters Creek. Arrived 1:30. Two other sailboats came in shortly thereafter, so we helped the new boats tie up.
Views from Sisters' Creek, including a Bufflehead Duck
During the afternoon, the temperature rose to 74! We were tempted to change into shorts, but the warmth and stillness brought out those “lovely no-see-ums!”There is no power on the dock, but it’s free! Once down below, we used the Christmas lights that are up around the main cabin all year long, plus tent lights, which provided light for dinner prep, reading, and prep for bed.
We slept with the screen in the companionway. It was very comfortable, and quiet, and dark! It remained just the 3 boats all night.
Thursday, 1/8/26 ~ Sister's Creek to Comachee Cove, St Augustine, FL
Miles: 36.7 Hours: 5.5 S/M: 775.6
Total Miles: 1930,4 Total Hours: 121.7
We woke to fog. We expected it, but not the “pea soup” kind! Pete took Tillie for a walk. On the way back, the two rowdy dogs on one of the boat we helped dock yesterday, pulled out of their owner’s grip and charged at Pete and Tillie. The rope that tied the dogs together swept Pete off his feet. Tillie, now loose, started heading back to the boat. . . until she realized Pete wasn’t with her. Then she ran back to Pete and stood between the dogs and him, in a truly defensive stance, We didn't know she had it in her! The owner was extremely apologetic. Once Pete was up and calmed down, he suggested prong collars to the owner. By the time he came back onboard, he was sore and his palm and elbow were very bruised and very sore, but nothing appears serious or broken.
So much for planning and hoping. Our trip was a half travel-with-the-current, half travel-against-the-current kinda day. The good news: we made excellent time. Even with the fog returning as we traveled down the Tolomato River, we pulled up to our dock by 1:35 pm. There have been some changes here at Camachee Cove Marina. They created a breakwater made of wire cages filled with stones on either side of the entrance. It should help keep the marina clear of sediment, but the entrance continues to get shallow. They have dredging pipes in that area in an attempt to keep it clear. Long, face docks line the entrance. They are wide and have the composite pilings with blue lights on the inverted cone tops which look pretty cool! The loaner cars are history, but the office will arrange and pay for Uber Rides. The Kingfisher Restaurant is also gone. Dredge material now occupies that space. The marina is almost totally full. Very few open slips. Oh Yea. . . . Diesel is still over $4.50 a gallon and transient fees are $4.00/foot!
The bridge emerging from the fog, the pelicans chillen' and
the egrets trying to break into the garbage for food
A stuffed rat on the bow of a sport fisher apparently helps as a bird repellent
And a magnificent sunset
Friday, 1/9/26 ~ Camachee Cove Marina, St Augustine to St Augustine Marine Center
Miles: 3.0 (+4 mi. tow) Hours: 1 (+3 hr. wait) S/M: 778.3
Total Miles: 1933.4 Total Hours: 122.7
We left as planned and made the 8:30 opening of the Bridge of Lyons. Just as we approached the bridge, our pedestal instruments went out. We figured we would pullover to the side of the channel, shut down, drift a little in the current, then restart the engine. Unfortunately, there is no power to the starter. We are dead in the water. We were able to avoid the shallow area while drifting near to mooring field. Time was 8:45 am. Once the anchor was down, Pete put in an online request through the TowBoat app. He then called St Augustine Municipal Marina to arrange for dockage. He was informed that we needed to arrive and depart our slip “under our own power. No tows!” When 40 minutes passed and no acknowledgement for towing, Pete called the 800 number. He was then transferred to the local TowBoat dispatch. They won’t tow unless they can confirm a slip with a marina. They sent Pete a list of marinas in the area. He had to call twice, but finally reached St Augustine Marine Center. We need to speak with Carl regarding the repairs. An hour later he called. Though they have their own mechanics, they farm out electrical to First Mate. We have used Justin and Beau a couple of times while at Camachee. Carl said they could take us IF he can find a slip. Another 40 minutes wait for his return call, but he walked the docks and confirmed “we have a slip.” Ok! Now a call back to Towboat so we can now be towed. Pete also called First Mate to get on his schedule. Then we needed to find the paperwork required by the marina. Current Documentation - check! Current insurance with the Marine Center as co-insured (called, gave the info and immediately received a text with the paperwork needed - check!, The registrations have always been put into a special binder with all the important papers immediately upon receipt. Somehow, it’s currently not there. After searching and researching any possible place it might be, we realized they had arrived while we were in NJ, during the engine rebuild. Sure enough, it was in Pete’s work bag - check! Phew!
Ethen, from TowBoat, arrived around 11:20. Just about the same time the harbor master from the Municipal Marina arrived to shoo us away. Ethan confirmed that he was towing us, so the harbor master headed back to his office.
It was interesting watching Boarder Patrol running drills for encounters.
Tillie supervising Ethan and having Pete's back
I tried to connect the electrical, but neither 50-amp service seems functional. Once Pete and Tillie returned from the walk and a lengthy wait in the office, with no one there, he tried the various 50 amp plugs on both pedestals. So. . . it’s 1:45 and now we wait.
There is a surprising number of boats on the move around here. Especially since we are next door to the US Custom & Border Patrol Training Center. Lots of fast, grey boats.
More grey boats and an apparent "acquired" personal boat used for target practice
Justin, from First Mate, stopped by around 2:45. He watched the engine as Pete started it. Sparks flew! Problem found! It was a short caused by a wire rubbed raw by the heat exchanger bolt. We emptied out the aft cabin, Justin worked his magic and was done by 3:15. Pete paid his hourly fee. Then he went to pay for dockage. Since we have only been here less than 3 hours, Carl said it wasn’t worth the paperwork AND we are welcome to stay the night! WOW! Finally something worked in our favor!!! On to Daytona tomorrow!
Stunning sunset with visitors!
Saturday, 1/10/26 ~ St Augustine Marine Center to Halifax Marina, Daytona FL
Miles: 58.0 Hours: 9.0 S/M: 830.7
Total Miles: 1991.4 Total Hours: 1231.7
Sunrise and incoming ground fog
Fort Matanzas and riding a hydrofoil
We were passed by about 30 jet skies heading north with gas cans mounted on the back of the ski. They obviously were heading to some sort of rendezvous.
There was 1 trawler and about 6 other sailing vessels on the water near us today. Definitely more cruisers on the “road” here in Florida.
Views from the river
We arrived at Halifax Marina in Daytona around 4:30. They were busy. Between fueling and pump-outs on cruisers as well as Freedom Boats, and the boarding for a sunset cruise with one of the Peddle Bar boats, Pete opted to start the pump-out. There was a bit of an accident as Pete started to empty the head. He wasn’t a happy camper!. Once cleaned up, we were on our way to J-dock. We slid in between 2 50-foot + boats. This was the dock for the 50-60 footers. The boat next to us was still lit up for Christmas. She looked pretty!
Sunday, 1/11/26 ~ Halifax Marina, Daytona to Titusville, FL
Miles: 47.0 Hours: 7.0 S/M: 878.0
Total Miles: 2038.4 Total Hours: 138.7
Departure as at 7:40 with temps 65 gentle breeze out of the WNW and traveling at 7.5 mph with the current. We will be watching the winds as they are clocking around to north and increasing around 3 pm. It would be great to be docked by then, but the current gods will have to definitely be kind. Pete wants to catch the Eagles game at 4. Let’s go current gods! We cruised at 8.5! Well . . . We lost the push of current at the Ponce Inlet and we're back doing 6.5, Our push finally came around noon.
Around 10:30, we heard a report over the VHS we never heard before. A Right Whale was spotted just of the Ponce Inlet!
Being a weekend, there were quite a few fishermen in Haulover Canal. I looked, but didn’t see any hints for any manatees (flat waters or noses emerging) as we traversed the canal. We had just emerged from Haulover Canal, when a dark cloud started spritzing. The front is coming through. It was 2:40 pm when we arrived at Titusville Municipal Marina - - just as the front came through! There was some rain, but winds increased to 12 gusting to 30. My captain did a great job getting us into the slip. No hits, no harms, no fouls! The dock hands were very impressed; so were the boater around our slip who closely monitored our arrival!
Rain and wind were brief. By 5pm winds were about 10-12 out of the north, with slightly higher gusts, but as the evening progressed, the winds once again increased. By 10 pm they were 18, gusting to 35 mph. The boat was really rocking.
The Eagles lost in a nail biter. Their season is done. Maybe next year.
I was able to insert all the photos for December blog. It will need a final review prior to posting.
Eau Gallie tomorrow🤞
The Eagles lost in a nail biter. Their season is done. Maybe next year.
I was able to insert all the photos for December blog. It will need a final review prior to posting.
Eau Gallie tomorrow🤞
Monday, 1/12/26 ~ Titusville to Eau Gallie Yacht Club, FL
Miles: 39.0 Hours: 5.25 S/M: 914,8
Total Miles: 2077.4 Total Hours: 143.95
Last night was very windy! We rocked all night. There were some gusts that felt like almost 40 mph.
We woke and dressed for the 48 degrees with winds of less than 10 from the North. We were underway by 8:20. It always takes longer to retrieve line around the pilings. During the day, the breezes remained gentle and temps rose to 68. We saw quite a few dolphins and water disruptions of manatees.
We made good time and arrived in Eau Gallie at 1:50 pm. We grabbed the only free space on the face dock as the harbormaster didn’t respond to the VHF nor the phone.
We spoke with Phil and Donna on the Cat in front of us. Tillie loved meeting our new neighbors.
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| Screen shot from NASA's live stream of the launch |
We read in the cockpit enjoying the warmer temps until the sun was lowering in the sky. We saw the SpaceX rocket launch. Between the homes & trees as well as some cloud cover, we saw about 40 seconds. It was interesting to hear the rocket rumble at the “T+7-minute mark” since we are about 30 miles away.
We have an 8-hour day tomorrow. We hope to be underway by 7 am in the hopes of getting in and docked by 3. Keeping fingers crossed.
Tuesday, 1/13/26 ~ Eau Gallie Yacht Club to Ft Pierce, FL
Miles: 50.3 Hours: 7.0 S/M: 965.1
Total Miles: 2127.7 Total Hours: 150.95
Departure was at 7:10am. Sun was rising, temps were at 58 degrees with breeze out of the NW at 3. During our ride, the temps rose, winds increased slightly, but so did the cloud cover making temps fluctuate with the sun. A number of times we closed or opened the side of the enclosure to regulate.
Vero Beach Bridge and time to let Diane know
when we will be arriving. It will be today!
ULTRAEMOTION 2 (a broken racing trimaran) is still sitting at anchor, abandoned, but apparently with squatters!
The new North Bridge is progressing. The roadbed appears to connect from one shore to the other, which is substantially more than when we departed in the spring.
We finally arrived in Ft Pierce at 3 pm only 10 1/2 weeks late. Our friends on here on I-dock, were waiting with smiles, hands to catch lines, and hugs! WE MADE IT! We are here!
We finally arrived in Ft Pierce at 3 pm only 10 1/2 weeks late. Our friends on here on I-dock, were waiting with smiles, hands to catch lines, and hugs! WE MADE IT! We are here!
We decided we would grab dinner at Cobb's. Melissa and Mike were more than happy to join us. The best way to end a long and many times frustrating cruise is to celebrate with friends. . . and a great sunset.
Wednesday, 1/14/26 ~
Around 8:45, Dave drove Pete to Enterprise for the 1-way rental to Myrtle Beach. Between being short staffed and newbies who were clueless (Didn’t know where Maryland, Baltimore or Annapolis are, but wanted to go Maine someday!) Pete was finally on his way around 10:30.
The trip should have been uneventful. He missed most of the rain. Shortly before noon, I tried to see how he was doing. When I grabbed my phone to make the call there was no service; just the SOS in the satellite icon. So, I rebooted… five times! And no joy. I finally decided to FaceTime Pete, figuring that I’d be OK with the Wi-Fi on board since that was working. Success! He had full service and he told me to go onto Google to start investigating, which I did. Before I could work through all the solutions, he called George, and sure enough, there is a huge Verizon cellular service outage on most of the East Coast! Shortly thereafter, Pete also wound up on SOS/satellite. The biggest problem with this is that there was no guarantee we’d have 911 Service even though Verizon said we should. There was also the problem for Pete. Maps/GPS on his cell phone were not working! We have never driven to Myrtle Beach from Florida. He actually stopped at a visitor center and asked if they had a map. Her response was "Verizon, right!" Surprise, surprise! They actually had an Atlas and he had wrote down the directions to Myrtle Beach. He had hoped to make it to the Myrtle Beach car parts store before they close. He had ordered two special belts for the engine and they came in the day that we left Myrtle Beach. Unfortunately, they closed at seven and he wasn’t there until 7:30. He dropped off the car and then tried to call an Uber. Guess what? Still no cell service. He was walking outside the terminal scanning with his phone back and forth in the hopes of getting a Wi-Fi signal. A police officer stopped and asked him if he had Verizon. He then said "you can go inside you know and pick up services", but Pete couldn’t go inside. Once the reason was explained, the officer used his airport cell phone to order a free Uber for Pete. Talk about going above and beyond. Thank you, officer! Pete finally made it to the Myrtle Beach Yacht Club Marina around 8:45. Shortly thereafter, he was heading south. Cell service was still out for Verizon. When he stopped for gas, he lost track of which way he was traveling on the road. GPS still was out. Thankfully, he reasoned it to the right direction. I was able to check in with him shortly before 11 o’clock, when cell phone service finally reappeared. He promised me he was going to stop and catch a couple of hours’ sleep. Told him I loved him, drive safely and see him in the morning. Currently, without stopping, he should be in around six am.
During the day of his travels, I kept myself busy scrubbing the inside of the boat. I have all the ceilings scrubbed. I have all the walls and cabinetry and what not, done in main salon. When Pete does laundry, I will take advantage and scrub the bathroom and the forward bedroom. It’ll be nice to have a really clean boat. Every time the mechanics come on board and run the engine, all that misted grease and dirt become airborne and stick to all the surfaces. I was amazed at the amount of dirt I was able to get off, even though I scrubbed after the initial engine install. I’ll feel much better when the boat is back to my standard or clean.
Thursday, 1/15/26 ~
Tillie hoping Melissa has another treat and today's winds
Pete arrived home by 10 am, after a 3-hour nap. I made us breakfast sandwiches for lunch, figuring that he would easily nap with a full stomach. He decided to sit with Tillie in the cockpit and read while I was able to finalize December’s blog and post it. (definitely not as quickly as the last one!)
After dinner, Pete took a 3-hour nap. I woke him so that he could shower before heading to bed.
Friday, 1/16/26 ~
We started out cold, 34 degrees, with winds gusting to 28 mph, but temps quickly increased while the winds slowly died down.
During the day of his travels, I kept myself busy scrubbing the inside of the boat. I have all the ceilings scrubbed. I have all the walls and cabinetry and what not, done in main salon. When Pete does laundry, I will take advantage and scrub the bathroom and the forward bedroom. It’ll be nice to have a really clean boat. Every time the mechanics come on board and run the engine, all that misted grease and dirt become airborne and stick to all the surfaces. I was amazed at the amount of dirt I was able to get off, even though I scrubbed after the initial engine install. I’ll feel much better when the boat is back to my standard or clean.
Thursday, 1/15/26 ~
Tillie hoping Melissa has another treat and today's winds
After dinner, Pete took a 3-hour nap. I woke him so that he could shower before heading to bed.
Friday, 1/16/26 ~
We started out cold, 34 degrees, with winds gusting to 28 mph, but temps quickly increased while the winds slowly died down.
I stripped the bed thinking Pete would be doing laundry today. However, since I had my list ready, Pete and I did the food shopping this morning. Once back stuff was put away, we had our lunch and Pete decided to relax. He’ll do laundry tomorrow.
With the bed stripped, it was easy to wash all the walls and cabinetry in the forward bedroom. I was shocked to find how much mold we had beginning to grow on the white part of the walls. With the outside temperatures being so cold and the inside heated, the differential causes condensation. I had a couple of books that were moist. All the towels that were on the shelf were also moist. The pile for laundry just got substantially bigger.
We headed out around 3 to meet up with Howie down in Delray Beach. Pete had to pick up his golf clubs in order to get some practicing before the two of them head to Orlando for a couple of days of golf the beginning of February. We were able to see Howie’s new condo, which is beautiful, then we went to Jack’s for dinner. Pete and I both had their lasagna, which is probably the best we’ve ever had. Their large servings couldn’t be finished after enjoying the plain and great garlic biscuits. We now have another meal now sitting in the fridge.
Once home, I finish putting together the forward bedroom in time for us to head to bed.
Saturday, 1/17/26 ~
This morning, we headed over to the Farmer's Market. It is amazing how much the bridge construction, which is from our parking to the Manatee Center, has affected attendance. We identified at least five vendors, who are currently not at the Farmer’s Market. The amount of people for this time of year is also remarkably lean. I would say that the vendors feel it is just not worth their while to set up with such few attendees. We made sure to have Apple Cider Donuts before heading bask.
Once back at the boat, Pete headed over with the laundry, while I finished the heavy duty cleaning. The amount of dirt that I took off the floors was amazing. The bathroom also got scrubbed. Officially, I declare the boat is once again clean!
For dinner, we had hamburgers. I have found the hamburgers with cheddar and bacon mixed in. Cooking them on the grill out in the cockpit really makes them taste outstanding. That, paired with Glick’s German Potato Salad, had Pete in his glory. Howie not only bought the German Potato Salad, but he also treated Pete to the Creamed Herring, which he has been enjoying on his bagels in the morning.
We’re going to see if we can head out tomorrow with Tilly to meet up with Zsa Zsa and her two pups at the Vero dog park. All three pups get along great so this should be fun.
Sunday, 1/18/26 ~
I spoke with Zsa Zsa this morning. She is doing laundry currently, but around noon she’d love to join us over at the dog park in Vero.
The weather was cooperative and the rain is still coming from the north though the winds have picked up. When we got to the dog park, there had to be 50+ dogs in various areas. All the dogs got along great and had a blast. However, there was a large shepherd mix, who was probably not neutered. He was aggressively going after dogs to mount them. Zsa Zsa’s 5-month-old pup, Luna, is due to be spayed on Tuesday. The owner of that male dog didn’t pay a lot of attention to what her dog was doing. Once she realized, she would just chase the dog from the entanglement but wouldn’t put the dog on a lead. As a result, we thought it best to leave. The dogs still had a great 45 minutes and will sleep well this afternoon.
Once back, Pete washed Tilly. She will be brushed out and groom tomorrow, as she was too dirty to do the grooming today. It will also be a good time to scrub the boat, which has not been done in it about three months and is in sorely need of a boat wash.
Monday, 1/19/26 ~
Pete spent another hour or two between yesterday and today, removing deep knots from Tillie’s hair.
Zsa Zsa and I walked down to The Fort and back shortly before noon. Once back Pete had already started to sheer Tillie. This is the first time that the sheerer used up all the battery power AND Tillie was not finished. Pete was back to removing knots, only now I was holding Tillie. He spent another 2 hours trimming, removing more knots, and finishing the grooming. The cockpit is covered in her hair, we are covered with her hair, implements for the grooming are arranged on the cockpit seats and are covered with hair, but it was worth it. Tillie looks great! Her paws
went from 4 inches back to 2. Her legs and torso lost a good 2 inches of hair, making her look svelte! Her face appears smaller and we can see her big eyes and appropriate sized ears. In simpler terms: CUTE!!!
With the bed stripped, it was easy to wash all the walls and cabinetry in the forward bedroom. I was shocked to find how much mold we had beginning to grow on the white part of the walls. With the outside temperatures being so cold and the inside heated, the differential causes condensation. I had a couple of books that were moist. All the towels that were on the shelf were also moist. The pile for laundry just got substantially bigger.
We headed out around 3 to meet up with Howie down in Delray Beach. Pete had to pick up his golf clubs in order to get some practicing before the two of them head to Orlando for a couple of days of golf the beginning of February. We were able to see Howie’s new condo, which is beautiful, then we went to Jack’s for dinner. Pete and I both had their lasagna, which is probably the best we’ve ever had. Their large servings couldn’t be finished after enjoying the plain and great garlic biscuits. We now have another meal now sitting in the fridge.
Once home, I finish putting together the forward bedroom in time for us to head to bed.
Saturday, 1/17/26 ~
This morning, we headed over to the Farmer's Market. It is amazing how much the bridge construction, which is from our parking to the Manatee Center, has affected attendance. We identified at least five vendors, who are currently not at the Farmer’s Market. The amount of people for this time of year is also remarkably lean. I would say that the vendors feel it is just not worth their while to set up with such few attendees. We made sure to have Apple Cider Donuts before heading bask.
Once back at the boat, Pete headed over with the laundry, while I finished the heavy duty cleaning. The amount of dirt that I took off the floors was amazing. The bathroom also got scrubbed. Officially, I declare the boat is once again clean!
For dinner, we had hamburgers. I have found the hamburgers with cheddar and bacon mixed in. Cooking them on the grill out in the cockpit really makes them taste outstanding. That, paired with Glick’s German Potato Salad, had Pete in his glory. Howie not only bought the German Potato Salad, but he also treated Pete to the Creamed Herring, which he has been enjoying on his bagels in the morning.
We’re going to see if we can head out tomorrow with Tilly to meet up with Zsa Zsa and her two pups at the Vero dog park. All three pups get along great so this should be fun.
Sunday, 1/18/26 ~
I spoke with Zsa Zsa this morning. She is doing laundry currently, but around noon she’d love to join us over at the dog park in Vero.
The weather was cooperative and the rain is still coming from the north though the winds have picked up. When we got to the dog park, there had to be 50+ dogs in various areas. All the dogs got along great and had a blast. However, there was a large shepherd mix, who was probably not neutered. He was aggressively going after dogs to mount them. Zsa Zsa’s 5-month-old pup, Luna, is due to be spayed on Tuesday. The owner of that male dog didn’t pay a lot of attention to what her dog was doing. Once she realized, she would just chase the dog from the entanglement but wouldn’t put the dog on a lead. As a result, we thought it best to leave. The dogs still had a great 45 minutes and will sleep well this afternoon.
Once back, Pete washed Tilly. She will be brushed out and groom tomorrow, as she was too dirty to do the grooming today. It will also be a good time to scrub the boat, which has not been done in it about three months and is in sorely need of a boat wash.
Monday, 1/19/26 ~
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| Working on the new bridge next to the marina |
Zsa Zsa and I walked down to The Fort and back shortly before noon. Once back Pete had already started to sheer Tillie. This is the first time that the sheerer used up all the battery power AND Tillie was not finished. Pete was back to removing knots, only now I was holding Tillie. He spent another 2 hours trimming, removing more knots, and finishing the grooming. The cockpit is covered in her hair, we are covered with her hair, implements for the grooming are arranged on the cockpit seats and are covered with hair, but it was worth it. Tillie looks great! Her paws
We couldn’t wait to change into clean clothes (without hair). It was now time to enjoy a cleaned cockpit and read.
We enjoyed the leftover lasagna for dinner. Caught up on some TV and called it an early night.
We enjoyed the leftover lasagna for dinner. Caught up on some TV and called it an early night.
Tuesday, 1/20/26 ~
Tonight was to be our first Taco Tuesday, but the weather was too windy, wet and rainy. It was good for doing a few onboard chores, then working a few hours on the blog, while Pete read up above.
After consulting schedules and weather, we are hoping for a good evening on Thursday for Taco Night, even it it has to be onboard PEKABU.
Wednesday, 1/21/26 ~
The 3-hours trip each way was uneventful with only 1 area of delay, even with all the road construction being done on the outskirts of Miami.
Not knowing how long my appointment would take, we opted to have Jersey Mike's for dinner. Since we were back by 4 instead of later, we sat out at the inlet for a while. Pete took advantage to walk Tillie down to the fishing Pier. He found out why all the entrances to the beach were blocked with "closed" signs. Apparently the past few months have not been kind to the beach. The erosion is within 25 feet of the dunes with a huge 15-foot drop off. It proves the saying, "Never underestimate Mother Nature!" A huge beach replenishment that was done 2 years ago and now it is even worse than before the replenishment.
Thursday, 1/22/26 ~
We were once again heading out to a medical appointment. This time both of us had appointments to have our eyes checked and new glasses ordered. It has been a couple of years, and both of us are noticing a reduction in our vision. Thankfully, the change is minimal, but definitively clarifying. We both are looking forward to the new glassed.
Once back, Pete worked on a bunch of small projects. The wall mount for the new shower head was attached and the muffin fan was added to the refrigerator in the hopes of dropping the internal temperature of the refrigerator a few more degrees. With the warmer water surrounding the boat, we are can't get the temperature lower without some help. Hope it works.
I took the time to make the Spanish rice ad beans for tonight's Taco Night. I also ran to the store for a dessert. Even though Melissa said Officer Dave was bringing it, I thought a second would be helpful.
The table was set up and chairs were in place by 4:30. shortly there after people and food began to arrive. It has been way too long since our last gathering, Mike's new guacamole recipe is OUTSTANDING! While in Mexico for their son's wedding, they ate at a local place where the Guac has fire-roasted tomatoes, avocados, chopped, onion, red peppers, carrots and celery, and the piece de resistance: cut up grilled flat steak on top. There were 10 of us, plenty of food and wonderful friendships.
Friday, 1/23/26 ~
We are enjoying a beautiful Floridian day. Temps climbed into the low 80's with light breezes from the ENE with falling humidity throughout the day. Reading and working on the blog is how we spent most of the day.
However, many are talking about "back home" where a huge, severe winter storm is forming and predicted to cripple a good part of the Central & East Coast states with heavy snow and heavy ice. I am sure all grocery stores’ bread, milk, water, and canned soups isles have been stripped. Shovels & deicer have also flown off shelves! Forecasts include up to 24 inches of snow and up to an inch of ice in areas that will bring down trees and powerlines for days on end. Hope everyone stays safe and warm through out the storm and its effects.
Interesting Facebook posts
I spent the afternoon working on photos for the blog while Pete hit a free basket of balls. He joined the driving range that is about 3-4 miles north on Rt 1. He loved his new driver! He also feels good for not having swung a golf club in almost 2 years! It was a really nice afternoon to do it. The skies were clear with only a few puffy white clouds. However, after taking the car to the car wash and thoroughly dried it, he was shocked and very disappointed to have the skies open up for about 3 minutes! He wasn’t happy. Then, once back, he had a hard time finding parking. It is a weekend so between the Farmer’s Market and the Freedom Boat Club, lots of people parked in our “permit only’ spots.
Sunday, 1/25/26 ~
There is a huge storm hitting the Southeast and Atlantic States. Heavy snow followed by sleet & freezing rain. Chris - 11+ inches, Greg- 8-10 inches and Heather - 9-12 before the freezing rains came. All temps are below freezing beginning with 10-15 degrees rising with SSE winds to about 30 degrees, but not above 32 overnight FOR THE NEXT 2WEEKS! It will make it very hard drive. Louisiana and Mississippi had been hit hard by the ice. The streets will need to clean up all the broken trees and limbs downed by the ice, reconnect all the customers without power and melt all that ice.
Sunday, 1/25/26 ~
There is a huge storm hitting the Southeast and Atlantic States. Heavy snow followed by sleet & freezing rain. Chris - 11+ inches, Greg- 8-10 inches and Heather - 9-12 before the freezing rains came. All temps are below freezing beginning with 10-15 degrees rising with SSE winds to about 30 degrees, but not above 32 overnight FOR THE NEXT 2WEEKS! It will make it very hard drive. Louisiana and Mississippi had been hit hard by the ice. The streets will need to clean up all the broken trees and limbs downed by the ice, reconnect all the customers without power and melt all that ice.
Radar and reports on Facebook from the mid-Atlantic
No complaints here. Temps today were in the mid-80s with SSE climbing from 0 to about 12 mph.
For the first time I made crockpot lasagna. It was easy, delicious and definitely a keeper. I now know that the other baked pasta dishes can be made in the crockpot! Time to dig out some more recipes.
The AFL and NFL Championship finals were today. Earlier game was the Denver Broncos against the New England Patriots. The storm hit the field as the 2nd half began. The winds and snow kept the players from advancing the score. Pats won 10-7. Diane & Dave were thrilled with the win as they are diehard Pat’s fans.
LA Rams then played Seattle Seahawks. Seattle won 31-27 in an exciting game. Super Bowl is in 2 weeks.
Monday, 1/26/26 ~
The original plans were to go for breakfast over at The Sunrise Café with Melissa, Mike and ZsaZsa. With it being a very good weekend for a Chesapeake Jewelers down in Jensen Beach, Melissa and Mike preferred the opportunity to sleep in, which I can well understand. We’ll do it tomorrow. Yay!
Zsa Zsa and I got a good, 2 1/2 miles plus during our walk. It was a beautiful day, temps we’re in the mid to high 80s, with gentle breezes out of the south. That was until the rains came through around 12:30. Temperature dropped into the 50s, with the wind clocked around from the North and increasing through the evening up to 24 with gusts 28 mpg and higher.
Since my list was ready, and Pete free, we went after the rain to do the grocery shopping and did very well. Once everything was put away, I knew my energy would be low. It was easier to include Jack Daniels Barbecued Pork with the rest of the food, which was delicious! Have to keep that in mind during future provisioning adventures.
Word from up north: Snow is in the foot range with a good hard crust of ice, lots of people without power and most people are not going anywhere. The national news showed people taking advantage of snow with sleigh riding. From Louisiana were pictures of three police officers using inner tube and having a blast on a hill with a bunch of kids. In Philly, the substantial steps of the Art Museum covered with snow, is great place for people to snow board. ski and of course sled. They were quite a few people in Philly in the same area on off-road 4 x 4 doing donuts in the street in front of the art museum. Lots of cool pics. With a lot of people off, it looked like a lot of people enjoyed being a kid again for a day. The aches and pains of formerly unused muscles, caused by jolts, bangs and wipeouts will be remembered once they head home for the day. Checked in with all our family. Everyone is well, warm and currently with power.
Tuesday, 1/27/26 ~
Breakfast was a real treat! Mike, Melissa, Zsa Zsa, Pete, and I headed over to The Sunrise Café for a great breakfast. It still amazes all of us how reasonable the prices are, the quality and quantity of food, and the excellence of the staff. It has become one of my favorite places to eat.
After breakfast, Michael and Melissa ran a couple of errands. Pete headed back while Zsa Zsa and I took the long way home. We added another mile and a half to our weekly walking total.
Once back, couple of chores got done. Then Pete went to run some errands while I did work on the computer working on photos for January‘s blog. My computer has started to act up again. When using the new photo processing software, I have had the program freeze, close, freeze the whole computer to where I had to force it to turn off then get caught in a restart loupe for over an hour. Rebooting usually helps, but not all the time.
Wednesday, 1/28/26 ~
Pete once again borrowed Zsa Zsa’s 5-year-old dog, Becky. Luna, the 6-month-old was just spade and must refrain from any craziness until healed. Pete said Becky & Tillie walk great together. They really enjoy being walking companions, almost as much as Zsa Zsa and I do. However, we don’t get crazy playful at wider areas of grass like they do! I think Pete has begun a campaign for us to get Tillie her own doggy companion.
While Pete was hitting a couple of golf balls, I once again ran into computer problems. Once back, we both researched the problem with a specific look at the Luminar Neo photo processing software. We both agreed that I needed to back up the catalog, uninstall the program, restart the computer and try many of my other programs to see if the issue is still there. Word, Excel, and LightRoom had no problems. I will wait until tomorrow to reinstall the Luminar Neo.
Thursday, 1/29/26 ~
It was another cool morning. Temps at 8 am were hovering around 39, but it was still, so somewhat comfortable. When we walked this morning, it was a balmy 52, but quickly climbed to the mid 60’s before we finished around 11.
Taco Tuesday is approaching. I checked the weather to find that winds will be gentle out of the north, with temps in the mid-50’s around 4 pm, Melissa commented that it was “chili” and maybe we need to change it to “Chili Tuesday.” Why Not!! Within minutes, we have our contributions of Crockpot Chicken Taco Dish, a shrimp dish, Guac, cheese and crackers, condiments and paper goods, as well as 2 desserts. This should be fun. . . and delicious!
I reinstalled the Luminar Neo and connected the catalog. Seems to be working fine. Now it is time to load photos to the blog.
After walking, I reloaded Luminar Neo onto my computer. Hope it works continues to work without hiccups. The photos are ready to upload. somehow this month's blog seems to be taking an extraordinary amount of time to prepare.
It was a quiet day. Pete sat above reading, while Tillie monitored all activity on the dock. I was working on the computer.
The big news on the weather front is another winter storm is approaching and will cause havoc once again on the East coast Saturday and Sunday. Fridged temps will continue throughout the eastern part of the country. Unusually low temps in Florida and heavy snow coastally along Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia. The most unbelievable is possible Gulf-effect snow for the middle of the state.
Facebook can be a source for information and laughter!
Friday, 1/30/26 ~
As I was returning from the head this morning, I miss calculated the bottom step and twisted my ankle. It wasn’t bad. It definitely didn’t affect the previous break. Zsa Zsa and I still were able to walk about a mile and a half and I took Tilly out for a second walk because Pete had walked her at five this morning.
Today was the Florida State IDPA State Match. Pete was up and out by 5:30 so that he could be there at 7am. They apparently ran it a little bit different this year. Instead of taking 3/4 of a day it only took a half a day to complete the 13 stages. Pete had a good time, but admits it wasn’t one of his best attempts. He is looking forward to future IDPAs in Miramar. He has signed up for three in the future.
I spent the afternoon trying to upload photos to the blog, but for some reason, it was acting freaky and I shut it down to reboot and she would not reboot. My first thought is that my 10-year-old computer, which I love dearly, had died. I waited until Pete was home and settled, then I asked him to take a peek at it. He made sure that I plugged it in, then let it sit for at least two or three minutes before hitting the button. Wouldn’t you know . . . the damn thing booted up! Thank heavens!!!
I did elevate my foot, took some Tylenol and put some ice on it. By dinner time it was swollen and a pretty shade of purple. Surprisingly, no problems with the previous break area and I can put weight on it, just walking 2 1/2 miles is probably not recommended right now. I gave Zsa Zsa a heads up and told her we’d be walking hopefully again on Monday.
Netflix has dropped the first half of the season for Bridgerton. It’s another enjoyable storyline and the costumes are phenomenal. I’m sure we’ll blow through the first 4 episodes very quickly this weekend. We will have to wait another month before the second half of season four is dropped, but it’ll be worth the wait.
Saturday, 1/31/26 ~
When Pete took Tilly for a walk this morning, they walked by the Farmer’s Market. He noticing that very few stalls are in the process of being set up. The same for the crafts’ area as well. There is a front coming through, probably around 10, with some heavy rain attached and a little bit of wind. We have nothing to complain about. Not so in the Carolinas, parts of Virginia and Georgia, where they are getting snow and very cold temperatures. There is a low that’s traveling a course Florida state from the Gulf, which is supposed to bring snow showers to parts of the middle Gulf Coast, Florida, anything from the sprinkling to maybe a half inch. This is a very rare phenomenon. However, that low is going to reorganize and quickly drop the pressure once it hits the Atlantic. That fast drop in pressure is known as a “bomb cyclone”. They are looking at about 8 inches in Myrtle Beach. Last night Myrtle Beach Yacht Club sent out a message to those still at the marina, stating that not only will the water turned off, but anybody who is a board is strongly recommended to find shelter elsewhere, i.e. hotels or something. With 8 inches of snow and ice there will be no way that they will be able to clear all the docs in a timely fashion. It is unsafe to have people stranded on their boats and possibly loose power as well. I am glad we headed south, but I think we dragged a lot of this in the cold down south with us. You know that CCK (current crazy karma)? I think we are still living with it!
As I was returning from the head this morning, I miss calculated the bottom step and twisted my ankle. It wasn’t bad. It definitely didn’t affect the previous break. Zsa Zsa and I still were able to walk about a mile and a half and I took Tilly out for a second walk because Pete had walked her at five this morning.
Today was the Florida State IDPA State Match. Pete was up and out by 5:30 so that he could be there at 7am. They apparently ran it a little bit different this year. Instead of taking 3/4 of a day it only took a half a day to complete the 13 stages. Pete had a good time, but admits it wasn’t one of his best attempts. He is looking forward to future IDPAs in Miramar. He has signed up for three in the future.
I spent the afternoon trying to upload photos to the blog, but for some reason, it was acting freaky and I shut it down to reboot and she would not reboot. My first thought is that my 10-year-old computer, which I love dearly, had died. I waited until Pete was home and settled, then I asked him to take a peek at it. He made sure that I plugged it in, then let it sit for at least two or three minutes before hitting the button. Wouldn’t you know . . . the damn thing booted up! Thank heavens!!!
I did elevate my foot, took some Tylenol and put some ice on it. By dinner time it was swollen and a pretty shade of purple. Surprisingly, no problems with the previous break area and I can put weight on it, just walking 2 1/2 miles is probably not recommended right now. I gave Zsa Zsa a heads up and told her we’d be walking hopefully again on Monday.
Netflix has dropped the first half of the season for Bridgerton. It’s another enjoyable storyline and the costumes are phenomenal. I’m sure we’ll blow through the first 4 episodes very quickly this weekend. We will have to wait another month before the second half of season four is dropped, but it’ll be worth the wait.
Saturday, 1/31/26 ~
When Pete took Tilly for a walk this morning, they walked by the Farmer’s Market. He noticing that very few stalls are in the process of being set up. The same for the crafts’ area as well. There is a front coming through, probably around 10, with some heavy rain attached and a little bit of wind. We have nothing to complain about. Not so in the Carolinas, parts of Virginia and Georgia, where they are getting snow and very cold temperatures. There is a low that’s traveling a course Florida state from the Gulf, which is supposed to bring snow showers to parts of the middle Gulf Coast, Florida, anything from the sprinkling to maybe a half inch. This is a very rare phenomenon. However, that low is going to reorganize and quickly drop the pressure once it hits the Atlantic. That fast drop in pressure is known as a “bomb cyclone”. They are looking at about 8 inches in Myrtle Beach. Last night Myrtle Beach Yacht Club sent out a message to those still at the marina, stating that not only will the water turned off, but anybody who is a board is strongly recommended to find shelter elsewhere, i.e. hotels or something. With 8 inches of snow and ice there will be no way that they will be able to clear all the docs in a timely fashion. It is unsafe to have people stranded on their boats and possibly loose power as well. I am glad we headed south, but I think we dragged a lot of this in the cold down south with us. You know that CCK (current crazy karma)? I think we are still living with it!
More stuff from Facebook:
Ft Pierce is on the line where light pink (6-8) meets purple (4-6 hrs).
Key West snow with a little help from blowers
Our son, Greg, is on the USCG STURGEON BAY, currently breaking ice on the Hudson River
This evening, a bunch of us CCYC Southerners gathered again at Marilyn and Jon’s for dinner. Suzanne & Jim, Bev and Mike, Ed, Pete and I, once again, enjoyed the great conversations, delicious foods and special friends.
By the time we headed back, the temps had dropped from the 50’s down to the 30’s and the winds. . . Well, the palms were thrashing about as they do when a hurricane is approaching. Windy reported winds steady WNW at 23 with gusts of 43. Boats were definitely rocking. Tillie might have enjoyed the invigorating chill in the air, but Pete couldn’t wait to get back to the boat and warmth!
By the time we headed back, the temps had dropped from the 50’s down to the 30’s and the winds. . . Well, the palms were thrashing about as they do when a hurricane is approaching. Windy reported winds steady WNW at 23 with gusts of 43. Boats were definitely rocking. Tillie might have enjoyed the invigorating chill in the air, but Pete couldn’t wait to get back to the boat and warmth!
By the way, this is not the beautiful, warm, sunny, short's-wearing "season" that is advertised for Florida!!! Bring back the warmth. PLEASE!
~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~ K & P
