[s] [d] 2/5/08 [t] We finally found a lobster. [l] Shroud Cay [a] Mike [b] There was a little more wind today than normal so boat projects were in order. Jim and I ran a new antenna on Madcap to try to get their SSB to reach out a little further. We boat seem to be able to communicate with stations that are reasonably close but not with those some distance away.

On Sapphire, I finally got the courage to remove the packing nut and repack the packing gland. ( The packing gland is where the prop shaft exits the boat ) It is a miserable job on this boat but the out come was successful. We'll have to check it once and a while to make sure that I didn't over-tighten the nut.

Later Jim, Beth and I attempted to find some good areas for snorkeling . and were moderately successful. We found our first lobster. Unfortunately, our current position is within the Park boundaries so we had to leave him alone. We commiserated over wine and snacks while watching a very pleasant sunset. (no green flash)