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Outside my Window...
Three sandpipers and a snowy plover on the beach.

I am thinking...
About the forecast - Tuesday
sustained wind 23 mph / 37 km/h / 10.3 m/s from the North
windy gusts to 32 mph / 52 km/h / 14.4 m/s

I am thankful for...
The ease of moving the boat again tonight even though the winds were beginning to climb into the 15-20mph range. Last week we motored over to the newly opened beachside slips and docked alongside a nice wide dock. This week we long-lined into a Med. Moor slip (aft to the seawall, two pilings near the bow). Marianna stayed aboard the boat to run the lines to the pilings while I pulled the Mari Hal-O-Jen from the back into the slip and Hal controlled two lines from our old dock, one to the aft and one to the bow to control the turning of the boat and the speed. Men from the Navigator ran out double-speed when they saw little ol' me hauling the sailboat all by myself. I wouldn't let them touch a line. That's all we need is brute force slamming us into the seawall!

From the kitchen...
To celebrate we had a Luau last night. Roast pork loin from the crockpot, bluish mashed potatoes pretending to be poi, and the most regal pineapple peacock.

I am creating...
An All Saints Day costume involving icicles. That is the only clue Marianna will let me give out!

I am going...
To mail some packages tomorrow, whether or not I get the handwritten notes written they must go out!

I am reading...
Book two of Kristin Lavransdatter. Can't wait to finish this one and read book three, The Cross. I found it with Mom out in California. I am super thrilled as I have never had a chance to finish the trilogy yet.

I am hoping...
to find Pumpkin Spice Hersey's Kisses. Thanks to Mary Chris who pointed out this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Blossoms, I am now engaged in what I fear is a futile treasure hunt! Without a WalMart or a Target within 120 miles, I just don't know if I'll find them...

I am hearing...
Wind howling around the mast and rattling the palm fronds, waves slapping the hull and seawall.

Around the home...
Beautiful autumn leaves from the florist tied with big fluffy satin and sparkle ribbon over our two sailboat paintings.

One of my favorite things...
Reading aloud while Marianna boils water for tea and brings breakfast to the table. This morning we had apple cinnamon oatmeal and pumpkin spice chai (do I sense a reoccuring theme here?).

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...
Photo organization. Desperately needed, should keep me occupied for the rest of the year, not just week! LOL!

Here is a picture thought or I am sharing with you:


The Pineapple Peacock.