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| Ken and Marie |
Today the winds are kicking up with some whitecaps in the mooring field and speeds between the constant 10 kts to 20+ kts. The gusts can be unforgiving and everything not lashed down or taken below has a high risk of being blown into the water! We are using today to hunker down and complete some of the items on our "To Do Lists"! Bonnie continues to be an avid reader and keeps Fiu spotless! I have spent time with minor electrical and dinghy issues and overall maintenance of Fiu.
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| Mooring Field |
This past week here at Vero Beach the weather has been in the 70's with sun and a mix of rain spats! I'll call them spats because they appear with the wind even on a mostly sunny day. They keep us alert to the current weather but don't stop us from riding bikes or getting to cross errands off our lists. We, however, would like to get to the beach more often. The breezes are uncomfortable at 15+ kts while at the beach. The winds do make a dinghy ride to the docks a little, shall we say, adventurous!
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| Near by Housing |
We had dinner at the Sunset Cafe on the water near our mooring field with Walt and Lynn, and Ken and Marie last Wednesday. We managed to get the "Happy Hour" specials and some draft beer for a very affordable night out! It was bittersweet in that we celebrated all being together , but also Ken and Marie were leaving to get to Ft. Lauderdale for the Thanksgiving dinner with family from out of town. From there they cross over to the Bahamas later in January for an extended sail to the Exumas! We expect to meet up again in Florida sometime in April.
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| Surf's Up! |
Other news includes a "no pain" tooth crown falling out with an "E trip" to the local dentist for re-gluing! The bike ride was about 3.5 miles on sidewalks and side streets for a safer trip. The dentist could be a model and she was interested in sailing stories and consequently, I had no pain while being treated!
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| Beach Erosion from Sandy |
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| Summer Weather in Vero Beach |
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| Rafting with Tempest at Mooring |
Bonnie leaves from Palm Beach airport for a flight home this Tuesday, November 20th. She will work at the "Country Trunk" Black Friday and through the Christmas holidays! I will return December 11 after hopefully completing most of an extended list of "Honey Do's"!
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| Partial Double Rainbow |
Tonight we dine with Lynn and Walt. Ed and Patty Ann will also drive from Ormond Beach to join us. We feel fortunate to have met so many friendly and thoughtful sailors during our trips while sailing Fiu.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Captain Sid
