Wednesday Post

It rained a little last night as it usually does. Seems like we get a short shower just before daybreak. They are predicting some rainy weather this weekend but looks like Tomas may miss us.
Another big Canadian boat came in yesterday. It must be 60+ ft long and real tall. I bet they had to go outside rather than the ICW due to the height of their mast. Those Canadians must really have the bucks!
Yesterday I finally finished my lifelines and today's project will be to mount my solar panel for charging the batteries. The projects go on and on. I think I better go to Starbucks this morning to think through this solar panel project ;>)

North Lake Worth Anchorage

I went for a walk this morning and took a picture of the anchorage (I am looking east in this photo). Summer Snow is near the center of this photo. Anchoring is free here but there are limited facilities. There is an "unofficial" dinghy landing which is very convenient to the mall which has a Publix supermarket, restaurants, many small shops, and a Starbucks. Restrooms and showers are not available. There is a marina down a ways that has a dinghy dock and for $186/month will let you use showers and restrooms. Unfortunately the anchorages near that marina are bumpy and noisy. So I shower on the boat and use my own restroom, no problem.
I was visiting with my neighbor from Texas (26 ft. O'Day) this morning and he has been crossing to the Bahamas for the last 8 years. He is not impressed with south Florida and can't wait to get over to Bahama. He thinks they are friendlier, politer, and much less a "consumer culture". They have better facilities for boaters and many activities for cruising sailors. He feels as though the Floridians would rather you just mailed them your money and then stayed home. Well, everyone has an opinion. The Floridians I have met seem friendly and helpful (with the possible exception of the power boaters that come screaming through the anchorage but then they are just power boaters and probably don't know any better).

Birds

I love to sit in the cockpit in the morning and watch the birds feed. With cup of coffee in hand, I watch the birds skim over the surface and then suddenly dive after a fish. Sometimes they come up with one, sometimes they don't. When it is calm you can see the schools of fish feeding at the surface. It looks like a dark rough area on the water and they must be feeding on some floating insect because when the school dives they leave bubbles on the surface of the water.
I suppose I should be washing my boat......

The Guy Next Door

The guy next door makes me nervous. He washed his boat this morning, then did a bunch of pushups, and now is readjusting everything on his deck. Maybe he was a Marine DI at one time? I get tired just watching him.

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Another Beautiful Day

I am getting more comfortable on Summer Snow as I put things away and get organized. Last night was very calm so sleeping was better. A front is coming through within the next few days so I'm going to re-anchor with the big Delta which is better for when the wind switches directions. I found a great little coffee place close by so life is good.

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