12 December, 2019 Light house marina--one more day

Windy, raining, forecast to continue raining.  Rain is not the issue, wind is and we are being on the cautious side for another day.  We could have gone out and anchored--but shore power is nice.  We have the electric heater which is a bit safer, we have electric to charge everything really well, electric to clean the boat.  So we are doing bill paying, account reconciliation, Christmas shopping and getting some parts/supplies ordered and shipped to the post office in Carrabelle, FL.; all with good WIFI along with the stability of being tied to the dock and not worrying about anchor drag.  

Set out for exercise and to see the sights this morning.  Wind is a bit buffered by the land and building and the rain has stopped.  Wandered around the waterfront, looking at boats of all types.

Boat house dry storage

Many, venues to separate tourist dollars from tourists

There is a Bethlehem Christmas story tonight at Capt Anderson’s fishing/market compound (Capt Anderson).  We are going to walk over after supper.

Crab trap Christmas tree

We walked to Goodwill; POC bought me a nice Hawaiian shirt for Christmas.  I have five on board, cannot have too many and one of these days it will warm up enough to wear them.

We continued our walk to Winn-Dixi and bought perishables. Wandering walk back, just good to get out, exercising, clearing the mind and refreshing the soul.  We set up the barber shop on the pier and POC gave me a haircut.  Prepped the boat for an early morning departure.  Weather looks favorable, rain and possible thunderstorms tomorrow, but wind is supposed to be below 15 most of the day.

1st time trying dehydrated veggie and black beans ordered from Amazon.  Just added water, brought to a boil/simmer for 10 minutes and but the pot into the thermal pot container.  Time will tell.

It has been a needed few days away from the cruising.  We like our little boat, but 27 feet can get small sometimes.  We needed physical, spiritual and mental break and the past two days have been just what we needed.  Recharged, refreshed and renewed.  Ready to go tomorrow morning at sunrise.