Budget Rental cars here in Orlando and Melbourne will quickly make a one-way rental where other places either refuse as a matter of policy or charge an outrageous fee. Barbara at Melbourne Budget Rental even had a driver take me to our marina without charge. Lyle was a friendly man well into his eighties and at first he was a little suspect. He drove safely and even had an impatient driver (many drivers here are impatient) blow his horn in protest to Lyle's safe driving! More of this when I see you.
Our arrival was one to celebrate. So we thought, since we looked forward to our new canvas enclosure that would be completed after a month away. Well, yes, you got it right! Only one little section was up! There are six parts to the design. It looks like we will be staying here much longer than we planned! For the record, I did everything I agreed to do and Ron, from American Canvas at the Anchorage Yacht Basin near the Eau Gallie Causeway failed to comply with our agreement which stipulated work would be done before Christmas. I can say the bimini he put up looks great! It appears he worked on other projects instead of mine. I've been promised a two-day delay but then I was promised many other things in the past. More to come on this.
We plan to leave as soon as the canvas work is completed. I can't wait since it was chillingly cold here last night with frost. We are forecast to have one more frosty night then on to the warm weather. The further south perhaps the warmer it will be!
Bon and I shopped early today since I had the rental car until late afternoon. We needed to restock most things including those small quantities that are expensive, you know, condiments and fresh vegetables. By the way, Bon made beef stew today in the mini crock pot. Another tasty meal by Chef Bon!
My beach day looks like it will be delayed due to the weather, but we have other things we can do. It's time to sign off.
Captain Sid
