Cold Front

The rain finally stopped, but the same cold front that swept across the mainland, came down here as well.  It dropped down to a frigid 54 degrees for our overnight low the last two nights.  That wouldn't be so bad, but the wind was gusting to 40 mph.  I know it's snowing at home, so I don't expect much sympathy for our less than perfect weather the past couple of days.

Phil and Cathie on "Buddy" decided they wanted a change of scenery, (or maybe some different boat neighbors) so they loaded up and trailered their boat up to a marina near Venice, FL.  Phil sent us photos of the bathrooms there, and it does look like a nice place.  (However, it was 32 degrees there last night.)  In spite of the freezing temps, we are considering going there next year.  It costs a little more than here, but it's not as long a drive, so we would save on diesel fuel and toll road fees.  We kept a sailboat at Burnt Store Marina in Charlotte Harbor for a few years, so we're familiar with the area, and still have friends nearby.

We've met a lot of nice people here in the marina who are doing the "loop."  This is a good spot to spend the winter months.  Tonight, we took loopers Dean and Beth, and Sid and Evelyn over to the Island Grill for happy hour.