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Tuesday, February7, 2023

Forty-eight hours of gale-force winds and rain on Sat and Sun were more than enough.  Although we were tied securely to the dock, the boat was pitching and rolling constantly, tugging at its lines. It looked like a steer at a rodeo.  By the end of the wind event, I was feeling quite uncomfortable!  Cabin Fever of the marine variety. However, Lynn said it felt like being in a cradle. What a gal!

During the final night, the wind clocked 180 degrees, and I had to get up twice during the night to adjust the lines, because the boat was hitting the dock, not our fenders.

At 30 mph, the palm trees really blow. Can’t imagine how this would be in a Hurricane at 185!

Yesterday, in contrast, was calm and sunny, so we took advantage of the opportunity to go kayaking and paddle boarding. We have a beautiful beach here that stays shallow for quite a way out.  Lots of fun with Guinness on the bow.

Today is sunny and breezy; it’s warm in the sun and cool in the shade. Very nice. As usual, we are struggling with Internet connectivity. I am trying to pay some tax bills and it is quite frustrating. Next time I am buying one of Elon’s Starlink units.

TTFN from the whole Freedom Crew!