Well, hello!
What I said about that frost on the pumpkin is really true---if you aren’t in Hilton Head...
I’m not. Family matters have caused me to take a little detour from cruising, and I’ll be bundling up in the increasingly cool weather of Newburgh, NY, for the rest of Oct. and a good portion of Nov. Life, I heard someone say, is what happens while you are making other plans.....
Fred, on the other hand, continues to bask in the sunny 70’s at Shelter Cove. Maybe bask isn’t the best word. He’s doing one of the things he loves best---crossing items off the To Do list. Some are paperwork (not so much fun) and some involve tools (Way Better!).
This week, in addition to taking these photos of foggy mornings and sunset over the dinghy, he installed an echo charger for the parts of the dinghy that can fade away without electrical input. So there now is a new panel (with, of course, indicator lights) on the console. No more wondering if the dinghy motor will start when we hit the water. The inverter will, I’m told, keep that puppy up and running!
As in Fred’s adventure behind the navigation screens where miles of extra wire were found to be just hanging around, inside the dinghy’s nether compartments Fred discovered no less than 65’ of unused wires. Makes you wonder. He has now removed the excess, installed what was needed and is happy with the result. It is not, however a project that was taken on lightly, nor would it be repeated. A lot of up and down-ing of ladders, muttering, and spending time in physical positions more appropriate for a well trained contortionist. Best part? The job is off the list! Next???
With Fred moving about on YOUNG AMERICA, the graceful heron has moved across the inlet, and now stands on the stern of ALLEGRO TOO patiently watching and waiting for his meals. Or maybe he’s just relaxing and enjoying the view. Who knows?
That is it for this edition. Do remember to breathe in, breathe out, and repeat endlessly, thereby bringing a measure of inner peace that can be passed on to others.........
Linda and Fred
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