Key West -12/17

I was hoping to send some sunny photos to warm you up, but the Internet is SOOO SLOW! Cannot even get the photos to AIR Drop from my phone. So text only, I’m afraid.

Guinness went to the vet yesterday – got his shots updated. He is still making friends wherever he goes. But – regrettably – he is still attacking the darn chickens, so he must be leashed. He hates it, but I can’t trust him. He really goes for the kill.

This morning, I cleaned and re-installed the windshield washers. It sounds trivial, but your eyes really are your most important navigational aid. If you don’t have washers, the windows can get streaked with salt.

This afternoon, the temperature dropped 20 degrees with cloudy skies and a 15-knot wind from the N – gusting to 20. BRRR. Welcome to Florida. So glad we went to the Dry Tortugas while we had a weather window!

I figured it was a good day to clean the bilges. Nasty work, and no one will see it but me. But strangely gratifying, nevertheless.

I’ve also started planning our trip up to Florida’s west coast. Our first leg will be almost due north to Everglades City, and I’ve already booked an airboat ride through the Everglades! I’ve always wanted to do that. Can’t pass up the opportunity.

So, tonight I am treating myself with a prime filet, baked potato, and salad. Guinness, I’m afraid, gets kibble as usual, but I add flavored toppers. YUM!

Also, I just heard that my new cushions will arrive while I’m here in Key West. That will be a nice Christmas present. The old ones are showing quite a bit of wear.

5:30 now – time to feed the hound. Hope you all are warm and safe.